Week 7

Read:

• Mystery of the Reign of God – Part 2 (13:1-13:53) and The Reign Become Church – Part 1 (13:54-14:36)

Questions:

• What verse(s) stood out to you and why?
• What would you write if you were to write a parable using imagery relevant to today?
• Which, if any, of the parables in this week’s readings speak to you?  Why?
• What traits should a king have?  Compare Herod Antipas to Jesus.  (Matthew 14:1-21)
• Has your faith ever faltered doing something God wanted you to do? (Matthew 14:30-31)
• Additional Questions found in your study guide or in the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible – The Gospel of Matthew