Matthew 14:36
and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 14:36?

2. How can we seek Jesus' healing touch in our daily lives today?

3. What does Matthew 14:36 reveal about the power of faith in Jesus?

4. How does Matthew 14:36 connect with other healing miracles in the Gospels?

5. What steps can we take to strengthen our faith like those in Gennesaret?

6. How can we encourage others to reach out to Jesus for healing and hope?

7. What does Matthew 14:36 reveal about the power of faith in Jesus' healing?

8. How does the act of touching Jesus' cloak in Matthew 14:36 demonstrate belief?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Matthew 14:36?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 14?

11. What defines being Christ-like?

12. Why did Peter sever Malchus's ear?

13. Did Jesus pray to The Father to prevent the crucifixion? Yes. (Matthew 26:39; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42) No. (John 12:27)

14. How do the miraculous signs in Mark 16:17-18 (like snake handling and drinking poison) stand up to modern scientific understanding?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the faith of the people in Gennesaret challenge or inspire your own faith journey?

2. In what ways can you actively seek Jesus' power and presence in your daily life, similar to the people who sought to touch His cloak?

3. How does understanding the cultural significance of the fringe of Jesus' cloak enhance your appreciation of this miracle?

4. What are some practical ways you can demonstrate the compassion of Christ to those around you?

5. How can being part of a faith community help you grow in your relationship with Jesus, as seen in the collective action of the people of Gennesaret?1. How does John the Baptist's death impact your understanding of martyrdom for the faith?

2. What does Jesus' reaction to John the Baptist's death teach about handling grief?

3. How does the miracle of feeding the five thousand challenge your faith in God's provision?

4. What lessons about faith and doubt can you learn from Peter walking on water?

5. How would you react if you were one of the disciples in the boat seeing Jesus walking on water?

6. What can you learn about Jesus' character from His response to the crowd following Him?

7. What can you learn from Herod's actions and his fear of John the Baptist?

8. How does Jesus' miracle of feeding the multitude influence your understanding of His compassion?

9. How can the story of Jesus walking on water inspire you during tough times in your life?

10. How does the reaction of the disciples in the boat ("Truly you are the Son of God") resonate with your personal faith journey?

11. How can you practically imitate Jesus' compassion as seen in this chapter?

12. If you were in Peter's position, what do you think your reaction would have been on the water?

13. How can you apply the lesson from Peter's experience when you face doubts in your faith journey?

14. What practical steps can you take to build a faith that trusts God's provision as shown in the feeding of the five thousand?

15. How does Herod's fear and guilt affect your understanding of the consequences of sin?

16. What does the crowd's persistent following of Jesus teach about the human yearning for healing and truth?

17. How does Jesus' time alone in prayer influence your personal prayer life?

18. What does the disciples' fear in the storm reveal about common human reactions to the unknown or supernatural?

19. How does the crowd's reaction to Jesus' healing at Gennesaret inspire your faith in Jesus' power?

20. How can the miracles in this chapter shape your understanding of Jesus' divinity and Messiahship?

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