Sunday Resources

September 19, 2021

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Sermon Questions

Matthew 21:23-32

Recap:

1. Where did Jesus’ authority come from? (It came from God, ex. Matt. 3:16-17) How has Jesus demonstrated His authority in the book of Matthew? (His teaching – Matt. 7:28-29 and His miracles over sickness, creation, life and death, the spiritual realm, and the power to forgive sins)

2. How was the authority of Jesus received? (Matt. 9:1-8 – it was either rejected, received, or admired) In last week’s story, how can faith in the authority of Jesus help us in prayer?

Reteach:

3. Matthew 21:21-27 – Why did the chief priests and scribes reject the authority of Jesus? What sin played a part in this rejection? How can the sin of pride cause you to reject Jesus? How can the fear of man cause you to reject Jesus?

4. Matthew 21:28-32 – What sin does the parable highlight? (v.28-30 – hypocrisy) What characteristic permitted the tax collectors and prostitutes to enter the Kingdom? (Humility) Why should we rejoice that these types of people are allowed to enter the Kingdom?

5. Do you think that the way your life is important or influential to others? Why is Jesus’ indictment to the chief priests and scribes based on what they saw? What would they have seen from the life of a converted tax collector, like Matthew? What does a dead man, transformed by the Gospel and made alive, demonstrate and show? (The power and authority of Jesus and the glory of our great God)

Reflect:

6. Are there signs of a lack of submission to the authority of Jesus and His words? If so, have you inspected your heart for the sin of pride or fear of man? It’s humility that will lead one into the Kingdom of Heaven

7. Are you aware that your changed life can demonstrate the glory of Christ? Are you aware that it demonstrates the power and authority of Jesus over sin and death? Have you recently praised our God that just like the tax collectors and prostitutes, He’s allowed us to enter the Kingdom?