Lesson Two: 
The Question about Fasting
 Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-29; Matthew 9:14-17
Last revised: 7/19/00
Lesson Objective:
The student demonstrates understanding of the historical and literary meaning of the Synoptic Gospel texts of Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 9:14-17.
Lesson Indicators:
Upon successful completion of this lesson the student:
1. Analyzes the syntactical form and function of specified words, phrases, clauses and sentences in Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 9:14-17.
2. Recognizes the historical context of this episode in the life of Jesus.
3. Recognizes the literary context of Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 9:14-17.
4. Assesses the literary structure of Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 9:14-17.
5. Identifies the parables contained in Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 9:14-17.
6. Evaluates the exegetical issues present in interpreting the parables in Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 9:14-17.
7. Evaluates the possible theological significance of the parables in Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 9:14-17.
8. Completes the exegetical outline for Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 9:14-17.
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