A Mother's Bold Request

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Wed. Nov 19th
Discussion Questions
  1. What does this passage reveal about the human tendency to seek status, even in spiritual settings?
  2. How does Jesus' response help reshape our understanding of leadership and honor in the Kingdom of God?
  3. What role do faith and misunderstanding often play together in our discipleship journey?
Sources
  • New American Standard Bible (NASB1995)
  • ChatGPT – Prompt: 'In Matthew 20:20-22 there is a request by the mother of two of the Apostles…'
  • The Gospel of Matthew, R.T. France, NICNT Commentary
  • The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament, Craig Keener
  • Matthew: A Commentary, Frederick Dale Bruner
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