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Weekly Guide：2022-2023 Week 9
March 06, 2022
Week 9 Day 1: Conflicts in Temple ⇧ ⇩
Question
What conflicts did Jesus have with the elders, the teachers of the laws, and the chief priests at the temple?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Jesus cleansed the temple.
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Jesus used the parable of the tenants to illustrate the loss of Israel’s blessing.
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Jesus used paying taxes to Caesar to explain the relationship between religion and political power.
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Jesus predicted destruction of the temple and redemption belongs to those who endures.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity -Learning from Israel’s loss of its blessing as depicted in the parable of the tenants, how should we value our own identity? Do I deserve the blessings and salvation from Jesus? Can I put thankfulness back into my heart?
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Fidelity - The two small copper coins from the poor widow was more than what all others gave. Am I giving my all to serve God? What reservations do I have?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 9 Day 2: The Last Supper ⇧ ⇩
Question
What were the last events before Jesus’ arrest?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Jesus and disciples had Passover supper together.
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Disciples disputed who would be the greatest. Jesus predicted Peter to disown Him three times.
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Jesus was arrested at Gethsemane then put on trial before the council.
Meditation: My Story
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Integrity - Jesus asked His disciples to pray so they wouldn’t fall into temptation. Do I pray often for my own spiritual life? As my spiritual life is being molded, how do I avoid falling into temptation?
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Fidelity - Peter was confident that he would not disown Jesus. Do I know the biggest weakness in my heart? How does the understanding of that weakness help me stay away from temptation?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 9 Day 3: Crucified on Cross ⇧ ⇩
Question
How was Jesus crucified?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Jesus was brought in front of Pilate for trial.
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The crowds were willing to let go of Barabbas but wanted to crucify Jesus.
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Jesus was buried in a grave which no one had yet been laid.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - The curtain in the temple was torn in two when Jesus died. The separation between God and man was reconciled since. Do I understand my personal relationship with God and come to Him without fear?
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Fidelity - Joseph went to Pilate asking for Jesus’ body to burry in the grave dug out for himself. Am I being compassionate and serve fearlessly?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 9 Day 4: Risen from Death ⇧ ⇩
Question
What did Jesus do after His resurrection?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to two who were on the way to Emmaus.
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Jesus appeared in Emmaus and Jerusalem.
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Jesus commissioned the disciples and then was risen into heaven.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - After His resurrection, Jesus opened the disciples’ minds so they could understand the scripture from Moses to everything written about Himself. Am I able to see Jesus and God’s plan from the Old Testament? Pray and praise God for His omnipotence and thank Him for His eternal plan.
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Community - The disciples did not believe the women who told them the fact that they saw an empty grave without Jesus. How do I treat my fellow Christian’s testimonies? Can I accept them by the faith in our Lord?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 9 Day 5: Word became Flesh ⇧ ⇩
Question
Who is Jesus?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
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God sent John as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.
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The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us, full of grace and truth.
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John testified concerning Him.
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Out of His fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.
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For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Meditation: My Story
- Identity - Jesus Christ for our salvation, the Word became flesh, dwells among us, full of grace and truth. Am I willing to follow Jesus’ example, dwell in this world and be a disciple full of grace and truth?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 9 Day 6: Son of God ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did John the Baptist testify for Jesus?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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John said he was not the Messiah.
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He was the voice of one calling in the wilderness: “Make straight the way for the Lord.” In the words of Isaiah the prophet.
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John called Jesus the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
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John saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. He testified that this is God’s Chosen One.
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Two of John’s disciples followed Jesus.
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Jesus called Philip and Nathanael to follow Him.
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Nathanael declared: “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel.”
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In Cana, Jesus turned water into wine. This was the first of the signs through which He revealed His glory.
Meditation: My Story
- Identity - Nathanael declared Jesus is the Son of God. What do I do to testify for Jesus, the Son of God?