Read: Matthew 24:37-44, 1 Thess. 4:13-18, 2 Thess. 2:1-2, 1 Cor. 15:51-55, Gen. 5:24, Heb. 11:5
What specifically was being described in today’s readings? How could Enoch have been an example?
In what way can this be both an encouragement and a sobering concern? Be specific.
How often do you think about this actually taking place? Why? How does this motivate you?
Read: Matthew 24:3-37, 25:13
What specific indicators did Jesus use to describe His ultimate return? In what way are they general?
What does this imply about trying to predict the day or time? Why is this important to remember?
Describe the COVID-19 balance necessary between anticipating Christ’s return and it being a distraction.
Read: Luke 17:11-12, Mark 1:41, Luke 11:37-40
How did the ministry of Jesus differ from the ministry of the Pharisees in terms of approach? (i.e. flexible)
Why is this distinction important to understand? How can this apply during COVID? Give an example.
Write out the areas where you struggle with COVID mandates. Ask God to show you where to adjust?
Read: Mark 1:40-44, Luke 17:11-14
What was the motivational difference between Jesus’ encounter with the ten lepers and the one leper?
Given it was a private meeting versus a public meeting, how was His messaging different? (i.e. pity vs. power)
Given today’s COVID restrictions, what are you messaging publicly and privately? Be specific.
Read: Mark 1:40-44
How did Jesus violate a public mandate regarding leprosy? What does this imply about His fear of leprosy?
Why did Jesus “sternly” tell the healed leper to keep quiet? What does this highlight about witnesses?
What does this imply about context and the way Jesus responded to leprosy? Why is this truth important?
Read: Luke 17:11-14, 14:1-4
Why did Jesus seem to comply with leprosy mandates and yet violate Sabbath law mandates?
How does physical versus spiritual laws change the approach? What did this do to the message of a healing?
In what way does this help you reconsider your views and public compliance during COVID-19?
Read: Luke 17:11-14, Leviticus 13:38-14:9
Describe what was involved in becoming spiritually/socially clean after having an infectious disease.
Given this background, what was Jesus essentially telling the leper to do in Luke 17:14? Why?
How was this also obeying a public mandate? How does this challenge your attitude during COVID-19?
Read: Luke 17:11-12, Numbers 5:1-4, 2 Kings 7:3-5
How was leprosy viewed in the ancient world? What was required regarding where lepers could live?
Why did the lepers stand at a “distance” when Jesus entered their village? What did Jesus do?
In what way did Jesus obey a public mandate? How could this relate to COVID-19 and wearing masks?
Read: John 14:29-31, Ephesians 6:12-18, 1 Peter 5:8
What did Jesus mean by the ruler of this world “is coming”? How was this a warning to the disciples?
In what way did their approach to spiritual warfare need to change? (i.e. Holy Spirit vs. Jesus)
Why is this important for every Christian to understand? What is the solution? How will you step into this?
Read: John 14:29-31, 18:33-36, Matthew 26:47-54, Luke 8:26-31, Ephesians 2:1-7
Who was “the ruler of this world” that Jesus referred to? Why did he have “no claim” on Jesus?
In what way would the disciples have already witnessed this truth? Give an example.
Why does this apply to Christians today? What happens if this isn’t understood? How does this help you?
Read: John 14:28, 1-4
Where was Jesus planning on going? (i.e. “going away”) Why should this have encouraged the disciples?
How did Jesus address their misplaced priorities? How would they have needed to adjust?
How does this also happen in the Christian life today? (i.e. pleasing God vs. self) How will you adjust?
Read: John 14:27, Matthew 10:28, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 4:18
Why is it important that every Christian doesn’t give way to fear, especially in today’s COVID world?
What will happen if this isn’t managed? How will it prevent you from growing deeper with Jesus?
What is the solution? How will it provide more peace? What practical steps will you take today?
Read: John 14:27, Psalm 29:11, Isaiah 9:6-7, Romans 1:7, 5:1, 14:17, Galatians 5:22
Why did Jesus promise He would provide “peace” for the disciples? (i.e. Why would they need it?)
How is a “Jesus peace” different than a “world peace”? Why is this an important distinction to understand?
How does this make you feel? In what way does this motivate you to grow deeper with Jesus?
Read: John 14:25-26, 16-18, Ephesians 1:13-14, Titus 3:3-6
Explain what Jesus meant by promising a “helper” for the disciples. How was it a transitional time?
In what way is it different for Christians today? What does the Holy Spirit promise to ultimately provide?
How have you experienced this truth in your life? Give an example. How will you be more aware today?
Read: John 13:20, Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:20
How did Jesus remind the disciples about their witness to the world? How does humility relate?
What happens when this truth is overlooked? How have you seen this happen with Christians today?
What message are you sending during COVID-19 to those around you? How does God want you to adjust?
Read: John 13:18-19, Psalm 41:4-9, Matthew 26:47-5
How would the disciples, being Jews, have processed John 13:18? Why did Jesus quote Psalm 41:9?
Knowing Jesus was going to be betrayed and arrested that night, how was He preparing the disciples?
What could have happened without preparation? How did Peter reveal this? What is the lesson for you?
Read: John 6:71, 12:4, 13:2, 18-19, 6:71, 12:4
Why did Jesus inform the disciples of a traitor? What does “lifted his heel against me” mean?
How would you have felt if you were Jesus? Would you have washed Judas’ feet? Explain.
As you process this in light of growing deeper with Jesus, what is God teaching you? Be specific.
Read: John 13:12-17, Matthew 5:2-11
What does God promise if you grow and mature in humility? What is implied if you don’t?
In your own words, what does it mean to be blessed by God? How does it relate to “favor”?
How does this change your approach and perspective on growing deeper with Jesus? Be specific.
Read: John 13:16-17, 15:10, Matthew 7:21-27, Mark 3:35, Luke 6:47-49, James 4:17
Given humility is the lesson being taught through foot washing, what was Jesus implying in John 13:17?
Why would the cultural practices have caused them to forget? How does this happen in Christianity today?
As you think back to last week, how has this happened to you? What practical steps will you take today?
Read: John 13:12-15, Matthew 26:17-30
What spiritual lesson did Jesus teach the disciples by washing their feet? How does this explain John 13:15?
Contextually, what is the difference between foot washing and communion? Why is this important?
What are the implications from a church practice perspective? What can happen if this isn’t understood?
Read: John 13:6-10, 36-38, 18:1-10
What dynamic do you see reoccurring between Jesus and Peter? What do you think is
the core problem?
Why will a controlling attitude never allow for a humble attitude to grow and mature?
Be specific.
How do you see this taking place in your life? What growth steps will you start taking
today?
Read: John 13:8b-10, 1 Peter 5:6
In what way was Peter’s response to Jesus different than the other disciples? Why?
How was Peter fooling himself into thinking he was being humble? How was he
actually being prideful?
What does this highlight about “sitting” in a humbling situation to grow? How do you
need to “sit”?
Read: John 13:8b-11, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Ephesians 1:7, Titus 3:4-8, 1 John 1:9
Explain the difference between forgiveness once and for all and being forgiven daily.
(i.e. 1 John 1:9)
How did Jesus clarify this truth by washing the disciples’ feet and by addressing
Peter’s resistance?
How does this both encourage and challenge you? Take some time and ask God for
insight and wisdom?
Read: John 13:1-8a, Philippians 2:1-8
What is obvious about Peter’s response in terms of “feelings” when Jesus washed his
feet?
What does this highlight how growing in humility will feel? How does Philippians 2:1-8
support this truth?
Why is this important to remember? What are some ways God may be humbling you
this week?
Read: John 13:1-5, Colossians 3:12, 1 Peter 5:5
What is communicated that a water basin was ready and prepared for foot washing
Be specific.
How does the timing of “during supper” relate to the disciples’ intentions for foot
washing?
How much value do you see being placed on “humility” as a virtue today? How does
this challenge you?
Read: John 13:1-5, Luke 22:14-24
How does Luke 22:24 provide the context for Jesus washing the disciples’ feet? What
was being taught?
What does this imply about every Christian’s daily struggle? How does culture avoid
this struggle?
Given this is a critical issue to grow deeper with the Lord, how is God adjusting you
on this topic?
