Verse 1-2: What habits do other people have that disturb you the most? Did you grow up with/raise/marry family members who have behaviors that annoy you or gross you out? Continue reading Matthew 15 →

Verse 1-4: On September 5, 2020, Todd Wagner, the founder and head pastor of Watermark church stepped back from leadership due to the need to deal with a “sin of pride” that had impacted his ability to be an effective leader in his church. In his presentation of why he was stepping back, Todd mentioned people had been asking him if he was ok, alluding to the fact that he might not be behaving in a manner that reflects grace for others. Has anyone ever had to correct you on your behavior as an adult? Do you think people would fear giving you feedback or do they think you’d welcome it? Continue reading Matthew 14 →

Verse 10-16: If the Pharisees were some of the most educated people in Jewish society, how is it possible they could not understand Jesus’ parables? What is it about Jesus’ message that would be incomprehensible to the Pharisees and Sadducees?
Continue reading Matthew 13 →