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The Gates of Hell: conversations with Jesus in Caesarea Philippi

8.4 Let’s Practice…

1. Why did Jesus conclude his 18-month Galilean ministry when He did?

2. Have you ever noticed after the miracle of feeding the 5,000, how many baskets were taken
up? Why do you suppose Jesus created that number?

3. What event caused many of Jesus’ disciples to fall away and no longer walk with Him?

4. Jesus’ ministry changed drastically from the masses to a concentration on meeting alone with His
disciples. Why did he change His tactics?

5. What reason was suggested for the open reception Jesus obtained in the Decapolis when previously
He was rejected and asked to leave their area?

6. Why do you suppose Jesus took His disciples to Caesarea Philippi?

7. Why did Jesus tell the disciples that He would build His church, “and the Gates of Hell shall not prevail
against it” when they stood in Caesarea Philippi?

8. What news did Jesus begin to share with His disciples that they did not want to hear?

8.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

Activity: In Caesarea Philippi Peter exclaimed, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living
God”. In doing so, that required a commitment on Peter’s life. In the same conversation,
Jesus told his disciples, “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up
his cross, and follow me” (Mark 8:34). Describe how you follow Jesus and how you take up
your cross daily.

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