1. What is the meaning of Matthew 26:9?

2. How does Matthew 26:9 illustrate the value of sacrificial giving to Jesus?

3. What can we learn about priorities from the disciples' reaction in Matthew 26:9?

4. How does Matthew 26:9 connect with Proverbs 19:17 on helping the poor?

5. How can we balance generosity to others with honoring Jesus, as in Matthew 26:9?

6. What does Matthew 26:9 teach about understanding Jesus' mission over material concerns?

7. Why did the disciples consider the perfume's use wasteful in Matthew 26:9?

8. How does Matthew 26:9 reflect on the value of material possessions versus spiritual devotion?

9. What does Matthew 26:9 reveal about the disciples' understanding of Jesus' mission?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26?

11. Who was Judas Iscariot in biblical history?

12. What does the Bible say about giving to the poor?

13. In Matthew 26:6-13, why does the anointing scene differ from similar accounts in other Gospels regarding the woman's identity and purpose of the act?

14. What motivated Judas to betray Jesus?1. What does the woman's act of anointing Jesus with expensive perfume teach us about the nature of true worship?

2. How can we balance the call to care for the poor with the call to prioritize our relationship with Jesus?

3. In what ways might we sometimes misjudge others' acts of devotion, as the disciples did in this passage?

4. How does understanding the cultural and historical context of this event enhance our appreciation of the woman's actions?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to choose between two good actions. How did you determine which was the right choice, and how does this passage inform similar decisions?1. How does the plot to kill Jesus highlight the tension between His Kingdom and the world?

2. What significance do you see in the woman's act of anointing Jesus?

3. How do you interpret Judas' decision to betray Jesus? What motivations might have driven him?

4. How does the Last Supper establish the foundation for the Christian practice of Communion?

5. What can we learn from Jesus' prediction of Peter's denial and Peter's reaction?

6. What insights does Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane offer about dealing with personal agony and surrendering to God's will?

7. How does the arrest of Jesus challenge our understanding of power and Kingdom values?

8. How can we apply the lessons from Jesus' trial before Caiaphas in the face of false accusations or injustices?

9. What does Peter's denial teach us about fear, failure, and grace?

10. How does Matthew 26 inspire you to stay faithful in times of personal trials?

11. How would you relate to Peter's denial in your personal faith journey?

12. What can you learn from Jesus' response to Judas' betrayal, and how can it guide you when dealing with personal betrayals?

13. How does Jesus' time in Gethsemane inform your understanding of prayer in difficult times?

14. What does the woman's anointing of Jesus teach us about worship and devotion?

15. How can you draw strength from Jesus' response to His impending crucifixion?

16. What steps can you take to prevent denial or betrayal of your faith in difficult times?

17. How does Jesus' healing of the servant's ear inform your understanding of forgiveness?

18. How does the prediction of Peter's denial resonate with your own experiences of failure and restoration?

19. How can the events of Matthew 26 increase your understanding of the depth of Jesus' love and sacrifice?

20. How can Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane guide your own prayers when facing trials and decisions?

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