1. Why would Jesus refer to hypocrisy as the "yeast" of the Pharisees?

2. Give real-life examples today of how things hidden in the dark might come to light?

3. Speculate as to why Jesus all of a sudden starts talking about death and being killed?

4. He's speaking against the Pharisees and their teaching. People might have the temptation of fearing man more than God.

5. According to this text, should we not fear death?

6. Explain verses 6 and 7 in context.

7. What does it mean to blaspheme against the Holy Spirit? Why is this considered such and unforgivable sin even more than speaking a word against Christ?

8. Why might the person in verse 13 have the audacity to request of Christ, "Tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me?"

9. How did Jesus answer the man's request? Interpret His response.

10. According to verses 22-34, did Jesus mean for us to not have anything and wander through life carelessly? If not, what is he saying? Defend your answer.

11. What does it mean to "seek the kingdom of God?"

12. What are the "purses that will not wear out" and where do we get one?

13. What might Jesus be referring to in verses 35-40?

14. Interpret Jesus' response to Peter's question "Are you telling this parable to us [disciples] or to everyone."

15. How did Christ bring division on earth and why would he bring division rather than peace?

16. Explain verses 54-59 in context with the rest of chapter 12.