Sunday School Text and thoughts for this week (Mark 12)

The Core verses are Mark 12:13-40 but we need to cover th first 12 verses also. As you prepare consider the following.

1. What is a Parable?
2. What is the purpose of the parable Jesus is speaking of in verses Mark 12:1-12?
3. In verse Mark 12.13 - 17. How is this story a trap?
4. Matthew 12.18 - 27. What do we know about the Sadducees? What do we learn about heaven from this passage?
5. Mark 12.28 - 34. What are some things people worship today in place of God?
   
6. How do we express love to God with each of these: our heart, soul, mind, and strength?
7. Is Christian living hard?
8. What keeps us from loving others?
9. Verse 40. What did prayer mean to the Pharisees?

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