40 Days to the Cross - Day 5

Day 5 Jesus Teaches

Scripture
Matthew 21:28-23:29; Mark 12:1-44; Luke 20:9-21:4
Key Verses:
Mark 12:1 Then He began to speak to them in parables … Mark 12:17 … And they were amazed at Him.
Mark 12:37 … And the large crowd was listening to Him with delight.

Devotion
It was the last week of Jesus life. He knew that He was headed to the cross. He know that there was precious little time. The next few devotions will deal with some of the teaching that Jesus did this week. Notice that the scripture says he taught them in parables. He told stories to help his audience understand the truths of scripture. Notice that they were amazed and they listened to Jesus with delight. If we truly want to love God we must learn to treasure the teaching ministry like Jesus did. We must seek to teach others truths in such a way that they will understand, be amazed and listen with delight!

Questions
What have you taught others about the Word of God recently?
How will you plan to teach in the future?
What are ways you can teach so that others will understand?

Prayer
Dear God: Help us teach others important truths in ways they will understand. Amen.