Chapter 5:
Points to Ponder:
" We learn brevity from Jesus. His greatest sermon can be read in eight minutes. His best-known story can be read in ninety seconds. He summarized prayer in five phrases. He silenced accusers with one challenge. He rescued a soul with one sentence. He summarized the Law in three verses and reduced all his teachings to one command. He made his point and went home."
1.) What is so powerful about brevity? What can make it so effective?
2.) Which of Max's maxims in this chapter most struck a chord in you? Why?
Wisdom from the Word
1.) Read Luke 15:11-32. Why do you think this is Jesus' best known story? What makes it so powerful?
2.) Read Matthew 6:9-13. List the elements of prayer found in this passage. Do you use these elements in your own prayer life? Explain.
3.) Read Mark 12:29-31. How do these commands summarize all the Bible's teaching? How do they fit together?
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