1. Why were the disciples instructed not to take anything with them for the journey and to stay in the same house for the duration of their stay in a town?

2. What was the significance of shaking the dust off of their feet?

3. Speculate as to why Jesus would command the disciples to feed the crowd knowing that there was not enough food to feed them.

4. Why would Jesus ask the disciples the question "Who do you say I am?"

5. Explain verses 23-27 in context.

6. Verses 28-36 are commonly referred to as "the transfiguration." What was the purpose of this event?

7. Explain why the bible says in verse 33 that Peter did not know what he was saying?

8. Explain Jesus' frustration in verse 41.

9. Speculate as to why Jesus at this moment (verses 44-45) would tell the disciples that he would be betrayed? Why did they not grasp it an why were they afraid to ask about it?

10. What do verses 46-56 reveal about the disciples?

11. Jesus encounters three men and addresses them in regards to following Him. Explain what he means in his brief conversations with these men.