Focus Scripture

“Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’” —Mark 8:34 (NIV)

Bible Engagement: Week 29, Gospels/Life of Jesus

Tier 1: Matthew 15 True Disciple
Tier 2: Matthew 15-17
Tier 3: Matthew 12-17

Tier 1 Questions

1. When asked about what makes a person “unclean,” Jesus said that it was the state of the

   Reveal Answer
   . (Matthew 15:18) Write down one or two of the examples that Jesus said make someone “unclean.”
   

2. What characteristics of Jesus do you see in his feeding of the four thousand? (Matthew 15:29-39)
   

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. When asked about what makes a person “unclean,” Jesus said that it was the state of the
   Reveal Answer
   . (Matthew 15:18) Write down one or two of the examples that Jesus said make someone “unclean.”
   

2. What characteristics of Jesus do you see in his feeding of the four thousand? (Matthew 15:29-39)
   

Application

1. In what areas do you feel tempted to look “clean” on the outside while not attending to the state of your heart? Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any “unclean” sin you need to surrender to Jesus.
   

2. Thank God for His compassion and provision.