NEW WINESKINS AND OLD WINESKINS

Matthew 9:14-38
Key Verse: 9:17

    "Neither do men pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do,
     the skins will burst, the wine will run out and the wineskins
     will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins,
     and both are preserved."


1. How did Jesus reveal his compassion and authority in verses 1-13?
   Read verses 14-15. Why and how were John's disciples different from
   Jesus' disciples? What did Jesus teach them about himself? About his
   disciples?

2. Read verses 16-17. Why don't the new and old mix? Who are new and
   old wineskins? What do each of these parables teach about the nature
   of the Christian life? How can we avoid becoming old wineskin
   Christians?

3. Read verses 18-26. What was remarkable about the ruler's faith?
   What happened on the way to his house? What can we learn from the
   woman? How did Jesus deal with the crowd? With the girl? What can we
   learn from Jesus through these events?

4. Read verses 27-34. How did the blind men show their faith? What did
   Jesus do for them? What further amazed the crowds? Why did the
   Pharisees not see God's glory?

5. Read verses 35-38. How is Jesus' ministry summarized in verse 35?
   What did he do instead of despairing at the sinfulness of mankind?
   How did Jesus see the crowds? The sinsick world?