Bible study

Matthew 14; Questions

(10) Why was John the Baptist arrested by Herod ? V-3-4

(2).What did John tell Herod ? V-5

(3).Herod would liked to put John to death right then. Why didn't he ? V-5

(4).At Herod's birthday the daughter of Herodias danced before the guests, and Herod was so delighted with her what did he do ? V-7

(5).Herodias daughter was prompted by her mother to ask for what ? V-8

(6).What did Herod do about the oath he had given ? V-9

(7). V-14 -15 Jesus went ashore and did what ?

(8). At the end of the day the disciples told Jesus that the place they were at was a lonely place and wanted to send the people off to the villages buy themselves food. What did Jesus say and do ? V-16 to 21

(9). When they picked up the food that was left, how much was there ? V-21

(10). How many people were the 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish given to to fill them ? V-21

(11). V-23 Jesus went up on the hill-side to do what?

(12).V-28 - 20 When Jesus walked on water and Peter wanted to walk out to Him what happened ? and why ?

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Matthew 14 ; & Answers

(1).Herodias , his brother Philip's wife.

(2). "You have no right to her."

(3). He was afraid of the people, in whose eyes John was a prophet.

(4).Herod was so delighted that he took an oath to give her anything she cared to ask .

(5)."Give me here on a dish the head of John the Baptist." (NOTE)- thus is where the saying goes give me there head on a silver platter.

(6). He ordered the request to be granted , and had John beheaded in prison. The head was brought in on a dish and given to the girl ; and she carried it to her mother.(NOTE)- and this is what extent sinful people will go to hide their sins

(7). Cured those of them who were sick.

(8). Jesus said there was no need for them to go; give them something to eat yourselves. All we have here they said is 5 loaves and 2 fish.Let me have them , Jesus replied. So he told the people to sit down ; then taking 5 loaves and 2v fish , he looked up to heaven said the blessing, broke the bread , and gave them to the disciples The disciples gave the food to the people , and they ate till they were full.

(9). 12 great baskets.

(10). 5000 men to say nothing of women and children.

(11). To pray alone. (NOTE)- If Jesus was God the Father as some believe who would He be praying to ?

(12). Jesus said cone to Peter . Peter stepped out of the boat and walked over the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strength of the gale he was seized with fear; and beginning to sink , he cried , SAVE ME , LORD. Why did you hesitate? How little faith you have ! They then climes into the boat ; and the wind dropped .(NOTE)- Such little faith we have. When God gives us a gift , to let others question that gift. With faith , and belief with all our heart , strength , and soul any gift God gives you or me we can do.It is only our lack of faith that holds us back. You pray in the name of Jesus and believe your prayer has been answered and it will. God answers all prayers in faith.