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Weekly Guide：Week 5
February 09, 2020
Week 5 Day 1: The Heavenly Treasure ⇧ ⇩
Question
What were the important events on the way to Jerusalem?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Jesus again predicted His own death and resurrection.
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Disciples argued amongst themselves who would be the greatest. Jesus talked about the attitude needed of the disciples.
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Jesus predicted His own death and resurrection the third time.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Jesus taught disciples, anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all. This is a total opposite from the world’s view of success and status. Am I willing to accept this teaching? Can I do it? What is the biggest challenge?
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Community - When Jesus talked about marriage, He said: “What God has joined together, let no one separate.” How do I understand this teaching? Do I stand behind the vow I took, view my marriage as a vessel in our sanctification, and grow together spiritually with my other half through love?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 5 Day 2: Came on Donkey ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Jesus enter Jerusalem?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Jesus entered Jerusalem gloriously and drove out those traders who desecrated the temple.
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The sandwich-structured writing indicates the connection between the curse of fig tree and clearing of the temple courts which might be viewed as Jesus’ prediction of the temple and Israel.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Jesus said it would be ours whatever we ask for in prayer and believe that we have received (11:24.) Do I understand the relationship between my faith and identity? Do I understand why faith can move mountain?
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Integrity - Instead of worshiping, the temple was being used by thieves as hiding place of their evil acts. Our bodies as God’s temple may also be desecrated by our sinning nature. Do I have any thoughts or behaviors need to be cleansed by the Holy Spirit?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 5 Day 3: Debate in Temple ⇧ ⇩
Question
What did Jesus debate with the priests, teachers of the law and elders in the temple?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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In the temple, Jesus taught about His authority and Israel’s rebellion, paying tax, marriage at resurrection.
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The commandment on “love God, love others” and hypocrisy of the teachers of the law.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - We are citizens of some country and, more importantly, we are people of the Heavenly Kingdom. From the question on paying tax to Caesar, how do I understand my double identity? Do I often remember my identity in the Heavenly Kingdom?
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Fidelity - The commandment “love God, love others” contrasts greatly with the hypocrisy of the teachers of the law. Let me reflect on my service to the Lord. Is it based on my love of God and others or is it based on my desire for self-glorification?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 5 Day 4: The End Signs ⇧ ⇩
Question
What was Jesus’ teaching about the End of Times?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The poor widow’s offering reveals how God sees offerings.
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Jesus taught the signs of the End of Times and the need to be alert.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - The widow was poor but offered willingly. How do I view money? Do I offer willingly or with reservations?
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Integrity - No one knows when Jesus will come again. Am I always being alert and will answer to the Lord honestly or do I live a life in deceit and hope that I’ll not get caught?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 5 Day 5: Betrayal of Jesus ⇧ ⇩
Question
What were the events through Jesus’ betrayal and arrest?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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An alabaster jar of expensive perfume made of nard was poured over Jesus’ head to prepare for His death.
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Passover supper and Gethsemane prayer.
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Jesus’ arrest and trial as well as being disowned by Peter three times.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - The woman who poured the expensive perfume over Jesus’ head knew His identity and treasured Him. Do I also treasure Jesus and willingly offer my all?
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Integrity - Peter was full of confidence that he would never disown Jesus and yet did it three times. Do I rely all my actions on my own confidence or on faith in God? Let me pray and ask the Holy Spirit to remind me of my fleshly weakness and help me to win over it.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 5 Day 6: Death of Savior ⇧ ⇩
Question
What happened to Jesus after His arrest?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Pilate could find no accusation against Jesus.
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The Jews were rather release Barabbas than Jesus.
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Jesus was crucified along with two rubbers on the cross, mocked by the crowds, and laid in a tomb cut out of rock after death.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - After Jesus drew His last breath, the curtain in the temple was torn in two from top down which signified the end of separation of God and man. Am I able to let go of my guilt and despair to come in front of God fearlessly as my own father, to accept His mercy and discipline? Do I have anything to ask from Him?
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Integrity - The chief priest, filled with Jealousy, instigated the crowds to ask for Barabbas’ release instead of Jesus. Do I continue to falter on certain things? Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to soften my heart to atone in front of God and let His love embrace me.