1. What specific instruction did Jesus give the apostles the night before they left Pella regarding the kingdom of God?
2. How did Jesus describe the traditional Jewish concept of the kingdom of heaven?
3. According to Jesus, how is the kingdom of heaven different from the traditional Jewish concept?
4. Who does Jesus identify as the King in the kingdom of heaven?
5. What does Jesus say about the nature of God’s throne?
6. How does Jesus differentiate between being subjects of the kingdom and being sons of God?
7. What transformation does Jesus say occurs when one accepts the gospel of the kingdom?
8. What is the significance of aligning one’s will with the Father’s will according to Jesus?
9. How does Jesus describe the change in status from being a noble slave subject to a liberated son?
10. Which apostle is mentioned as possibly understanding the significance of Jesus’ announcement?
11. How did Jesus’ words impact the apostles’ future ministry?