WATCH OUT FOR THE TEACHERS OF THE LAW

Mark 12:35-40

Key Verse 38a

As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law.”

1. Read verse 35. While He was teaching in the temple courts, what question did Jesus ask? What did the teachers of the law say about the relationship between David and the Messiah?

2. Read verses 36-37. What did David say through the Holy Spirit? (36) What did David call the Messiah? What is the meaning of the expression, “Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet”? (37a) How did the crowd reply? (37b)

3. Read verses 38-40. What was Jesus’ warning about the teachers of the law? (38a) What did they like to do? (38b-40a) What can we learn from Jesus’ final remark? (40b)