Daily Readings (Page 125)

List down the individual characteristics of a couple (male and female) getting married. How would divorce contradict all these characteristics?  

Why did Jesus refer them to Moses’ command? How did they view divorce?  

The Pharisees tested Jesus by questioning him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” What were the intended motives for the question asked?  

Make a list of how we may cause someone to sin. How can we be sensitive to avoid this pitfall?

What are the severe consequences of causing someone to sin, especially to the little ones?

Why did Jesus instruct John and other disciples not to stop others from performing miracles? 

Why did John want to stop someone who don’t belong to the disciples from driving out demons in Jesus’ name?

How can you apply the principle of Jesus’ instruction, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” in your life? How does this analogy of a welcomed child help us to understand Jesus’ principle?  

Why did the disciples keep quiet when Jesus asked them about their argument? What were the underlining problems concerning who among them is the greatest?

What would you do if you are called to heal or exorcize a demon-possessed person?