What Could Have Been | Matthew 23:29-39

1. How was it possible for the Jewish people to have the prophets speak to them and yet reject Jesus?

2. Read John 1:1-5. What does this text teach us about Jesus?

3. Read John 1:6-13. What does this text teach about how the Jewish people rejected Jesus? Why do you think they rejected Jesus?

4. According to Matthew 23:37 how did Jesus feel about Jerusalem?

5. Why would Jesus call the Temple their house in verse 38 rather than His house?

6. What does it say about the Jewish people that they were unwilling to be gathered and protected by Jesus as He explains in verse 37?

7. How did Israel’s rejection of Jesus lead to our salvation? Was that a good thing or unfortunate?