1. What significant event is described as taking place on this particular Sabbath day? 2. Why did Jesus choose to spend this Sabbath day with his apostles on the highland? 3. How did Jesus’ personal message to his apostles serve to encourage them? 4. What was the significance of the solemn act of consecration performed…
Questions for UB 140:8
1. Why did Jesus decide to give special instruction to Peter, James, and John? 2. What misconception did the apostles have about the kingdom of heaven? 3. How did Jesus describe the concept of doing the Father’s will? 4. What distinction did Jesus make between apostleship and discipleship? 5. How did Jesus address the apostles’…
Questions for UB 140:7
1. What instructions did Jesus give to his apostles after their late breakfast? 2. How did Thomas express his concerns about their readiness to begin preaching, and how did Jesus respond? 3. What was the reason for Jesus’ decision to stay in Bethsaida over the Sabbath? 4. Describe the types of visitors that came to…
Observances for June
Jesus’ Sermon on the Kingdom – 18 June UB 137:8.1-18 Kingdom Messengers – 23 June UB 138:1.1-5 Gabriel Appears to Elizabeth – 24 June UB 122:2.1-5 Credits: Photos courtesy of Pixabay
Questions for UB 140:6
1. What activity did Jesus and the twelve partake in upon reaching the home of Zebedee? 2. Why did Andrew go out to find Jesus after their meal? 3. How did Jesus respond to Andrew’s request for further instruction on the kingdom? 4. What analogy did Jesus use to explain how his new teachings should…
Questions for UB 138:2
1. What key lesson did the six disciples learn during their first missionary tour? 2. How did the disciples realise the importance of direct and personal contact with people? 3. What did the disciples observe about the common people’s attitude towards religion during their tour? 4. Who took charge when the disciples returned to Jesus…
Questions for 138:1
What instructions did Jesus give to the six apostles on Sunday, June 23, A.D. 26? Why did Jesus forbid the apostles from baptising and advise against public preaching during their first tour? Which pairs of apostles were sent to which locations for their first mission? What authority did Jesus give to the six apostles regarding…
Observances for May
Week of Encouragement and Prayer – 8-14 May UB 154:2.1-5 Last Appearance in Jerusalem – 18 May UB 193:3.1-3; 193:5.1-5 22 – Eventful Day – 22 May UB 154:5.1-154:7.5 Credits: Photos courtesy of Pixabay
Observances for April
Memorial Supper – 6 April UB 141:9.1-3; 142:0.1-142:8.5 The Trial Before Pilate – 7 April UB 185:0.1-185:8.2 The Morontia Transit – 9 April UB 189:1.1-13 Journey to Jerusalem – 10 April UB 124:6.1-18 Credits: Photos courtesy of Pixabay
Observances for March
25 – Birth of John the Baptizer – 122:2.7-8 27 – Feeding of the Five Thousand – 152:2.1-10 Credits: Photos courtesy of Pixabay