Daily Readings (Page 273)

Jesus commanded his disciples to have faith in God. What are the two factors that block the effectiveness of prayer? How should we deal with them?

As Jesus and his disciples walked along, what did Peter notice?  How is this event connected to the cleansing of the temple?

How did the chief priests and scribes react to what Jesus said? In what ways was Jesus becoming a threat to these religious leaders?

What decisive action did Jesus take, and how did he reinforce his action? 

What kind of fruit did Jesus expect from those who claimed to be his redeemed people? What religious “leaves” might a person show, and yet remain barren of the real fruit?  (cf. Mark 7:6-8 & Galatians 5:22-23)

What did Jesus do about the barren tree on his way out of Bethany?  

In coming to Jesus, we need Bartimaeus’ boldness to respond in faith. How may we overcome our reticence and doubts and take the step to call on Jesus?

Jesus met many spiritually blind people — religious leaders, family members, and the crowd who could not see the truth about Him. How do we overcome our own blind spots to attain a deeper understanding in God’s Word and His character?

The Son of God paid a ransom for us and his death delivered us from the bondage of sin. In exercising our freedom from sin how may we live our lives in a way that glorifies God?

Jesus taught that true greatness comes in serving others. In what ways can we minister to the needs of others with a servant heart?