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Weekly Guide：2022-2023 Week 2
January 16, 2022
Week 2 Day 1: Lord of Sabbath ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Jesus reveal his identify through answering John and Pharisees?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Jesus answered John the Baptist’s question while he was in prison. Jesus also explained to the crowds about John’s identity and God’s plan where heaven is for those who follow Jesus, not by one’s own efforts. Jesus denounced the towns’ people for they did not repent and then invited all to rest their souls in Him.
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Jesus performed miracle during Sabbath to show He is the Lord of the Sabbath. He truly satisfied the law on Sabbath. Jesus rebuked Pharisees’ remark that Jesus was from the Beelzebul.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Jesus told John the Baptist: “Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.” Some gained faith after seeing God’s deeds while others wavered and fell. May God bless me with ever strengthened faith.
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Identity - Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. I can bring all my burdens to Jesus and ask what it means to be gentle and humble. What does it mean to take His yoke, and what should I learn from Him?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 2 Day 2: Mysteries of Heaven ⇧ ⇩
Question
What were the parables Jesus used to explain the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Jesus used seven parables to explain the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven: The parable of the sower, the parable of the weeds, the parable of the muster seed, the parable of the yeast, the parable of the hidden treasure, the parable of the pearl, and the parable of the net.
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Jesus explained to the disciples the reason he spoke the parables to the crowds.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Even though we did not witness with our own eyes the miracle Jesus performed and did not hear with our own ears what Jesus spoke, but we are ever so blessed with God’s word and the presence of the Holy Spirit. We ought to cherish what God has given us, study Bible every day, pray and obey to guidance of the Holy Spirit.
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Identity - How is the seed from the Kingdom of Heaven germinating in my heart? Pray to God and ask Him to soften my heart, remove the thorn and the rock, to produce crop a hundred times!
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 2 Day 3: Son of God ⇧ ⇩
Question
What made those on the boat see Jesus as the Son of God?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The suspicion on Jesus’ identity and the discussion on His wisdom and abilities intensified.
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Jesus fed five thousand, walked on water, and those on the boat worshiped Him as the Son of God.
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The pharisees challenged Jesus with ancestor’s traditions. Jesus pointed out to them that they broke God’s command for the sake of the tradition.
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Jesus continued to heal more, fed four thousand, and the people were amazed and praised the God of Israel.
Meditation: My Story
- Identity - As Jesus began to reveal His true identity, some were more doubtful and refused Him while others got to know Him deeper. How did God lead me to know Him deeper? Did I ever refuse Him? How did God bring me out from the dead end?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 2 Day 4: Image of God ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Peter come to know Jesus’ true identity?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Led by God, Peter came to know Jesus’ true identity, but he did not understand when Jesus talked about His death and resurrection. Jesus transfigured before Peter, John, and James with Moses and Elijah appeared beside Him. They were covered with bright cloud and God said: “This is my son.” Peter gotten to know Jesus deeper.
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Jesus predicted His death and resurrection twice.
Meditation: My Story
- Walking with God - Peter did not come to know Jesus by his own rationale but by the guidance and revelation from the Holy Spirit. We, too, cannot know God without the Holy Spirit’s guidance and revelation. Ask God to help me to know Him better and to love Him deeper each day!
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 2 Day 5: People of God ⇧ ⇩
Question
Whom should one be like to be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
- The disciples asked Jesus who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus answered that the greatest would be like a humble little child. Great responsibilities are bestowed on the people of God that we shall not cause others to stumble, not look down on others, but humbly point out others’ mistakes, gather in unity and in Lord’s name, and forgive each other whole heartedly without reservation.
Meditation: My Story
- Integrity - Jesus set the requirements for people of God to be like Him, as God the most high, but willing to lower and humble Himself to serve, to give, to forgive, to be compassionate, and to build. Have I forgiven those who offended me? Ask God to help me to forgive, help me to repent and remove my sins that might have affected those around me, to help me unite with fellow Christians, and help me to be merciful and compassionate to the lost sheep of the world.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 2 Day 6: Great or Small ⇧ ⇩
Question
What did Jesus encounter on the way to Jerusalem?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Jesus led the disciples on their important journey to Jerusalem which would climax in crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.
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Continue the theme on persecution by religious leaders and the question of discipleship.
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Personal reward and fame are wrong motivations for serving the Lord.
Meditation: My Story
- Fidelity - Am I looking for recognition and fame when serving God? If so, let me turn to God humbly and ask Him to lead me in my life of service.