June 3 – Knowledge, Revelation and Discernment

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Revelation refers to the sudden and profound realization or understanding of something previously unknown or misunderstood. It can also refer to the disclosure or communication of previously unknown information or knowledge. Today we are looking at the relationship between the Knowledge and the Revelation of who Jesus is, His purpose and the lessons He taught according to the Bible.

Lesson Discussion

Brainstorm:

  • What is the difference between “seeing is believing” and “Believing is seeing?”
  • What is confirmation Bias?

Lesson Text: Matthew 16:1-20

  1. What is Knowledge?
  2. What is Revelation?
  3. What is discernment?
  4. What is the relationship between Knowledge, Revelation and Discernment?(The What, Why, How?)
  5. What is your understanding of Jesus response to the request of the Pharisees and Sadducees?
  6. What do you now understand of Jesus conversation with His disciples concerning the Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees?
  7. Why did Jesus ask His Disciples what the people thought of Him?
  8. What was the source of their response about who Jesus is?
  9. How was Peter’s Response about who Jesus is, different?
  10. How would you describe the level of Relational intimacy of the people, disciples and Peter, with Jesus?

Last call

  • What is the difference between having a knowledge of Jesus and a Revelation of Christ?
  • Do you have a knowledge of Jesus or a Revelation of Christ?