*Selected from the New Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual
Focus: John 12:1–7, 42-43; Matthew 21:28–32, 45-46; 22:37 –40; 23:23
"[F]ive days
before his Crucifixion, Jesus spent an evening with his friends at Bethany
John 12:4-6) How was Judas hypocritical in
criticizing Mary’s action?
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John 12:42–43) Are you ever concerned
with “the praise of men”?
How can you overcome the desire to seek praise and
recognition from others? (See D&C 82:19.)
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Matt 21:28 –30) How did
the 1st son prove to be more obedient than the 2nd?
How was the second son hypocritical?
Matthew 21:31–32) How were the publicans and
harlots like the first son?
How were the chief priests and elders like the second
son?
What promises have you made to the Lord?
Are you ever like the 2nd son?
How can you strengthen your commitment to the Lord?
How can you help others keep the promises they have
made to the Lord?
How can you overcome any pride or indignation you may
feel when called to repent?
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Matthew 22:35–36) What did the lawyer ask Jesus?
Matthew 22:37–40) How did Jesus’ response
resolve this question?
Why do you think these two great commandments are so
important?
What can you do to more fully live these commandments?
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“The scribes and Pharisees
paid tithing, gave to the poor, attended worship services, and went regularly
to the temple … out of a desire to be seen as righteous by others” (New Testament
Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual, 84).
Matthew 23:23.) What weightier matters did the Lord say
they had omitted?
How can you ensure that you don’t omit these weightier
matters?
What can you do to avoid being hypocritical?
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