Matthew 20:17-34
Key Verse: 20:28 “… just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
1. What did Jesus teach his disciples on the way to Jerusalem (17-19)? Why is it important that he taught this to his disciples repeatedly? (Matthew 16:21, 17:22-23)
2. What request did the mother of James and John make of Jesus? (20-21) Why do you think she asked Jesus this favor?
3. Why did Jesus say that James, John and their mother did not know what they were asking for? (22) What is the meaning of drinking from Jesus’ cup? (23; Matthew 26:39,42, Acts 12:2)
4. Why were the ten indignant? (24-28) What is the world’s view of greatness and authority? How is Jesus’ view of greatness different? What does it mean that Jesus gave his life as a ransom for many? (28; Philippians 2:6-8)
5. Why did the blind men continue to call out to Jesus despite the crowd’s discouragement? (29-31) How did Jesus demonstrate in this passage that he came to serve and gave his life?