Matthew 14:1-12

READ

Matthew 14:1-12

EXPLORE

  1. What stands out to you in the text?

  2. Why do you think John The Baptist spoke out about Herod’s adulterous relationship with his brother’s wife?

  3. Looking back at everything we’ve read about Jesus thus far, how does His kingship contrast with Herod’s?

  4. Looking at the passages that come before and after 14:1-12, what is significant about Matthew placing it here?

APPLY

  1. How does Jesus’ kingdom differ from the kingdoms and governmental structures of our time?

  2. As this passage and history show us, following Jesus is always an affront to the powers that be. Why is this important to know? How can we live as disciples of Jesus who are citizens of our nation and yet ultimately belong to the Kingdom of God?

PRAY

For the needs of each other

For our CG’s to continue to be witnesses for the gospel to our communities


John Campbell