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1. What is the background and the circumstance of this passage? (1a; 11:53) Why did Jesus speak first to his disciples? What is the yeast of the Pharisees they must be on their guard against? (1b) Why is it important to watch over hypocrisy? (2-3) 2. How did Jesus call his disciples? What kind of fear might the disciples have? Whom should they fear and why? (4-5) What should the disciples know about God? (6-7) 3. Why is it important to acknowledge Jesus before men? (8-10) What should the disciples do when they face persecutions from authorities? How will the Holy Spirit help them? (11-12)

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