1. Who was Teherma and why did he come to see Jesus?
2. What was Simon Zelotes’ initial perception of Teherma and how did Teherma clarify it?
3. Why did Simon Zelotes feel he couldn’t persuade Teherma, and what did Jesus explain to him about his approach?
4. What key lesson did Jesus impart to Simon about leading others into the kingdom?
5. How did Jesus describe his own approach when he first came to Simon and the others?
6. What was Simon’s reaction to Jesus’ instructions, and what was the outcome for Teherma?
7. What did Jesus discuss with the apostles that night about the new life in the kingdom?
8. According to Jesus’ teachings, what is necessary before teaching the deep things of the spirit?
9. What analogy did Jesus use to explain the process of introducing men to God?
10. How did Jesus instruct the apostles to approach their mission and message?
11. What specific progress did the apostles make during their stay at Amathus?
12. How did Jesus respond to the apostles’ questions about dealing with John’s disciples and the matter of baptism?
13. What distinction did Jesus make between John’s baptism and the baptism of the kingdom of heaven?
14. What broader teaching method can be inferred from Jesus’ advice to Simon regarding imparting religious instruction?
15. How might Simon’s experience with Teherma influence his future interactions with seekers of the kingdom?