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  1. His sin was greed and lack of compassion In hell he stills looks at Lazarus as being beneath him Showing compassion and generosity to those in need. Provide shelter, soup kitchens,
  2. Trying to find a speck in someones eye when they have something in their eye that pervents them from seeing. Prayer, repentance, studying the scriptures Paul wants us to help sinners Judgmentalism involves criticizing others while often overlooking or downplaying one's own faults. It becomes hypocritical when individuals impose standards on others that they themselves do not follow. In Matthew 7:1-5, Jesus teaches against this kind of judgment because it reveals a lack of self-awareness and honesty about one's own imperfections. True humility recognizes that everyone is in need of God's grace and mercy.
  3. 1. The first son represents the tax collectors 2. Because he lived a sinful and disobedient life. Then he repented and turned to God. 3. Obeying requires action, commitment, and often sacrifice, whereas just mouthing the words can be done without any true intention or change of heart. 4. The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders emphasizes the importance of not just hearing Jesus' words but putting them into practice. The wise builder, who builds his house on the rock, represents those who hear Jesus' teachings and obey them. The foolish builder, who builds on sand, represents those who hear but do not act on His words. Both parables stress that true faith and discipleship are demonstrated through actions and obedience, not just words. They underline the importance of living out one's faith through concrete actions 5. Actual obedience is the evidence of genuine faith and commitment to God. It shows that a disciple is not just a listener of the Word but a doer.
  4. The narrow gate signifies a path that requires conscious choices. Seeking if means we are purposefully striving to understand and embody the values and principles Jesus taught. To choose and follow the path Jesus laid out. Choosing the narrow gate is full of distractions and temptations This parable is designed to strengthen disciples in several ways: The parable serves as both a warning and an encouragement: a warning about the challenges of the righteous path and an encouragement to stay the course and seek God’s will diligently.
  5. We need to practice what He preaches. This signifies the danger of building one's life on a shaky foundation.
  6. 1. Try to resolve the problem first before offering their gift 2. Guilt for unresolved issues can wigh heavily on our minds distracting us from focusing on God during worship. Broken relationships; Hypocrisy. Jesus taught that if we remember someone has something against us while offering our gift at the altar, we should first reconcile with them before presenting our offering. This indicates the importance of making things right with others to ensure our worship is genuine and acceptable.
  7. Jesus teaches that the heart of man is deceitful and sick, and that God searches the heart and tests the mind. The Bible views the heart as the center of emotions and thoughts, revealing our true selves. It urges us to keep our hearts pure and loving. Jeremiah 17:9 tells us that the heart of man is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. It emphasizes that our hearts cannot be made right apart from the saving grace of Jesus in our lives Jesus teaches that while people may appear good on the outside, they are often hypocritical and self-indulgent on the inside. Repentance is necessary for an outwardly "moral" person to be saved. Jesus emphasizes the importance of heart change over outward appearance. Repentance is necessary for an outwardly "moral" person to be saved because it goes beyond outward behavior and addresses the heart. Jesus teaches that all evil proceeds from the heart, including thoughts, deeds, and motives. Repentance is a gift from God and not a work, and it leads to changes in behavior and salvation
  8. Gentiles, non jews, people who are outsiders and of lower social status. The servant-recruiters aree the apostles and the early disciples who were suppose to be spreading the message of the Kingdom of God to all the people, regardless of their social standing.
  9. Excuse makers are the Jews and the Pharisees, God’s chosen nation the religious leaders. Carrying out God’s will means you love him and obey him
  10. spiritual unfruitfulness caused Israel’s barrenness According to Christian teachings, the main factor hindering the growth of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit in a person's life is the presence of sin, or "the flesh," which refers to our natural inclination towards selfish desires and actions that go against God's will; essentially, when we actively choose to prioritize our own desires over aligning with the Holy Spirit's guidance, it prevents the development of qualities like love, joy, peace, and patience. The parable of the barren fig tree teaches that people should repent for their sins and live in accordance with God's word. The parable also conveys that God is patient and merciful, but his patience has limits.
  11. Justice was seen when the king put the first servant in prison, the one he had forgiven him for his debt. Grace is kings response to the servant with the debt Unforgiveness to the first servant showed he had an ungrateful and unforgiving heart after going after another servant that owed him money and didnt have it and asked for more time to get it was put in prison Greed was when the first servant went after the second servant for the money he owed him We must show mercy and forgiveness to those in need
  12. We should forgive others as God has forgiven us and emphasizing the importance of mercy. Her forgiveness happened prior to her anointing Jesus' feet. Her actions at the dinner were an outpouring of gratitude for the salvation she had already received I believe she was saved before the dinner and she was so grateful she started anointing his feet. By recognizing it as an act divine love and grace
  13. This parable tells about the love and forgiveness that the father showed to his younger son. The fathers acceptance of the son represnts Gods love and willingness to forgive those who repent.. The younger son realized his mistakes and came home to seek forgiveness and would do anything to recieve it. Hoping to be accepted back as a servant. The father lavished his son with alot of things. The older brother’s reaction serves as a reminder of the dangers of self-righteousness and the importance of compassion and understanding. It challenges believers to celebrate the return of the lost rather than harbor resentment. The fathers ways are that he forgives when someone repents, he gives us another change. The older son stayed on the property and worked and received his inheritance. He valued the property, he was more into himself then to see the change in his brother
  14. They are both similar, talking about something that was lost and then found. It shows the insights of God’s heart for the love of the lost. He’s teaching us about love and compassion and the value of every individual. Apparently that one sheep and one coin was very important to that person and by finding it they felt joy. that one sheep and one coin was very important to that person and by finding it they felt joy.
  15. 1) Isn't John the Baptist's humble statement, "the thongs of whose sandals I am unworthy to untie," a bit overstated? Are we unworthy to serve Christ? If so, why? If not, why not? Water baptism is a metaphor for the washing away of sins and the start of a new life in the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost and Lord Jesus Christ. Additionally, it is regarded as an opportunity to demonstrate one’s faith by participating in the community of believers. 2) What does John's comparison of water baptism to Spirit baptism tell us about what Spirit baptism means? Spirit baptism, also known as baptism with the Holy Spirit, happens when people who have faith in Jesus Christ receive the Holy Spirit and are incorporated into the body of Christ, at the same time as regeneration. The Reformed churches, dispensationalists, and many Baptists believe in this. Water baptism is a physical and symbolic act. Water baptism symbolizes repentance and readiness for the coming Messiah Holy Spirit baptism is a spiritual encounter that involves the empowering and indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. 3) What does it mean to be "Spirit-filled"? How would our lives be different if we were truly filled and flooded with the Holy Spirit? To be Spirit filled is to be controlled by the Spirit, and to do God’s will. When we come to Christ, the Spirit comes to dwell within us, whether we are aware of His presence or not. Bu as we grow in Christ, our goal is to be controlled by the Spirit
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