Educators in the Word
This Bible study begins in the first book of the New Testament.
Each chapter heading will be linked to the NIV version of the Bible at www.biblegateway.com.
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Each chapter heading will be linked to the NIV version of the Bible at www.biblegateway.com.
If you prefer to read from a different version, there is a drop-down menu that you can use to switch Bibles.
Matthew 1
1. Write a verse in this chapter that stands out to you?
2. Why does this verse stand out in your mind?
3. Quite often, when people read Matthew 1, they skim through the names at the beginning. Why do you think Matthew may have decided to include all of these names?
4. Before Mary and Joseph were married, and before they had come together, Mary was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Joseph initially planned to leave her, but an angel of the Lord explained the situation, so he changed his mind. How do you think Mary likely felt to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit? Read Luke 1:26-38 for more information.
5. What 4 different names for the Son do you find in this chapter. What is the meaning of the names?
2. Why does this verse stand out in your mind?
3. Quite often, when people read Matthew 1, they skim through the names at the beginning. Why do you think Matthew may have decided to include all of these names?
4. Before Mary and Joseph were married, and before they had come together, Mary was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Joseph initially planned to leave her, but an angel of the Lord explained the situation, so he changed his mind. How do you think Mary likely felt to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit? Read Luke 1:26-38 for more information.
5. What 4 different names for the Son do you find in this chapter. What is the meaning of the names?
Matthew 2
1. After the birth of Jesus, what sign announced His birth?
2. How did King Herod react when the Magi told him of Jesus? Why do you think he reacted this way?
3. King Herod asked the Magi to return after seeing the newborn King, but they did not. Why?
4. Once Herod realized that the Magi were not going to return, what did he do? What do Herod's actions say about his character?
5. This chapter contains several references to angels appearing in dreams. Have you ever experienced anything such as this?
2. How did King Herod react when the Magi told him of Jesus? Why do you think he reacted this way?
3. King Herod asked the Magi to return after seeing the newborn King, but they did not. Why?
4. Once Herod realized that the Magi were not going to return, what did he do? What do Herod's actions say about his character?
5. This chapter contains several references to angels appearing in dreams. Have you ever experienced anything such as this?
Matthew 3
1. Write a verse that stands out to you from Matthew 3.
2. Why does this verse stand out?
3. Describe John.
4. John speaks boldly to the Pharisees, but how does he show humility in this chapter?
5. What is the purpose of baptism? Did Jesus need to be baptized for the same reasons we need baptism? Explain.
2. Why does this verse stand out?
3. Describe John.
4. John speaks boldly to the Pharisees, but how does he show humility in this chapter?
5. What is the purpose of baptism? Did Jesus need to be baptized for the same reasons we need baptism? Explain.
Matthew 4
1. Have you ever fasted? Describe the experience.
2. Describe a time when you were tempted to sin. Note tempted can also mean tested.
3. In v. 1-11, Jesus is tempted (tested) three times. Each time, He responds with a firm rebuttal. Write down His rebuttals.
4. What did Jesus ask Simon/Peter, Andrew, James, and John to do?
5. Jesus has not spoken to you directly, but hopefully you are a follower of Him. What makes you follow Him?
2. Describe a time when you were tempted to sin. Note tempted can also mean tested.
3. In v. 1-11, Jesus is tempted (tested) three times. Each time, He responds with a firm rebuttal. Write down His rebuttals.
4. What did Jesus ask Simon/Peter, Andrew, James, and John to do?
5. Jesus has not spoken to you directly, but hopefully you are a follower of Him. What makes you follow Him?
