1. What is the meaning of Mark 12:40?

2. How does Mark 12:40 warn against hypocrisy in religious leadership today?

3. What does "devour widows' houses" reveal about the misuse of authority?

4. How can we ensure our prayers are genuine, not for "show"?

5. Compare Mark 12:40 with Matthew 23:14 on religious leaders' accountability.

6. How can we protect vulnerable individuals in our church community?

7. How does Mark 12:40 challenge the integrity of religious leaders today?

8. What historical context influenced Jesus' warning in Mark 12:40?

9. How does Mark 12:40 reflect on the theme of hypocrisy in the Bible?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 12?

11. Do they exploit and take advantage of widows?

12. Do they exploit and take advantage of widows?

13. Was Jesus in the tomb for three days and three nights? (Matthew 12:40 vs. Mark 15:42-47)

14. Why does Jesus appear contradictory when He says, 'He who is not with me is against me' (Matthew 12:30) but also, 'He who is not against us is for us' (Mark 9:40)?1. How does Jesus' condemnation of the scribes in Mark 12:40 challenge our understanding of religious leadership today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our religious practices are genuine and not merely for show?

3. How can we actively support and protect the vulnerable in our communities, following the biblical mandate?

4. What are some modern examples of hypocrisy in religious or secular leadership, and how can we address them biblically?

5. How does understanding God's justice and condemnation of exploitation influence our daily actions and decisions?1. What does the Parable of the Tenants tell us about God's patience and eventual judgment?

2. How does Jesus' teaching on taxes challenge your understanding of civic duties and devotion to God?

3. In what ways does Jesus' explanation of the resurrection challenge common cultural views of the afterlife?

4. Why are the commandments to love God and love neighbor considered the greatest commandments?

5. How do Jesus' warnings against the scribes challenge the way religious leadership is viewed today?

6. In what ways does the story of the widow's offering impact your understanding of giving and sacrifice?

7. How does Jesus' handling of tricky questions from religious leaders teach us to respond to spiritual entrapment today?

8. How can you apply the principle of "loving your neighbor" in a practical way in your daily life?

9. Why does Jesus affirm the widow’s mite as more significant than larger donations?

10. How can you recognize and guard against the hypocrisy Jesus criticizes in the scribes?

11. What does Jesus' response to the Sadducees teach us about knowing the Scriptures and the power of God?

12. How should the understanding of no marriage in heaven affect our relationships now?

13. How can you demonstrate love for God in your everyday activities?

14. How might the religious leaders' reactions to Jesus' teachings compare to society's reactions today?

15. How does Jesus’ teaching about the afterlife give us hope for eternity?

16. In what ways can you give "all you have" to God, as the widow did?

17. How do you think the religious leaders felt when Jesus said they were misunderstanding the Scriptures?

18. How does the greatest commandment challenge societal norms and personal biases?

19. In what ways can we fall into the same traps as the scribes, and how can we avoid them?

20. How can we encourage a spirit of generosity like the widow’s within our communities?

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