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Q3. (Matthew 7:21-23) How is it possible to deceive yourself, so that you presume that you are "doing" when you are only "hearing"? (see James 1:22-25). How might it be possible to prophesy, drive out demons, and perform miracles in Jesus' name and not enter the Kingdom of heaven? You can be around spiritual atmosphere, aware and know what to do but don't do it. It is possible to do these great things and not enter the Kingdom of heaven because one does not know Christ personally and He doesn't know you.

Q2. (Matthew 7:15-20) Jesus says that one's inner self will eventually become apparent (Matthew 12:34). What kinds of "fruit" might be clues to a false prophet? The fruits of a false prophet are strange and perverted teachings; dominant character flaws; and actions and attitudes that don't represent a godly leader.

Q1. (Matthew 7:13-14) If Jesus' teaching about the narrow gate and the narrow road to life is to be believed, what change would this make in how you conduct your life? What difference would it make to how you witness to your neighbors? How might it affect your acceptance of Universalism? I would be more aware of living the christian life in a way that pleases God. First, live the life before my neighbors, love them and encourage them to follow Christ. I cannot accept 'universalism', that all roads leads to Christ because they do not. Jesus' teaching proves two ways, narrow - which leads to life and broad - which leads to destruction.

Q4. (Matthew 7:12) In what way does the "Golden Rule" capsulize the message of the law and the prophets? This seems like a different "summary" of the law and the prophets than Jesus indicated in Matthew 22:37-39. How are they the same? How are they different? Do unto others as you want them to do unto you in everything. If you love your neighbor as you love yourself, you will not treat them wrong. In the OT we are to love God with our all. Like This Quote MultiQuote

Q3. (Matthew 7:9-11). What do these verses teach us about God's relationship to us? What do they teach about God's characteristic response toward us? How does this differ from a cynical view of God? Why is a positive understanding of God important to be able to pray with faith? He loves us, so He will give us of good things when we ask him. He is not an evil God. A positive understanding of God is important to be able to pray with faith shows we trust him as he knows what is for our good. Like This Quote MultiQuote

Q2. (Matthew 7:7-8) Which lesson is taught in both the Parables of the Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:5-10) and the Widow and the Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-6)? How do these relate to the commands in Matthew 7:7-8? Persistence. Ask you will receive, seek you will find and knock the door will be opened to you.

Q1. (Matthew 7:1-2) What do the words "ask," "seek," and "knock" have in common? What distinguishes them from each other? Does one word convey more intensity than another? What is the significance of the present, continuous, imperative tense of these verbs? You are to do something. Ask is a request; seek is to look for something; and knock is to ask that a door be opened. Knock has more intensity because you don't know if the door will open. You have to keep on asking, seeking and knocking until it happens.

Q4. (Matthew 7:6) In Jesus' day, what did dogs and pigs have in common? What would holy food and pearls have in common? Read Matthew 10:14; Acts 13:44-51; 18:5-6; and 28:17-28. In what kinds of circumstances did believers turn away from a continued sharing of the gospel? To what kinds of people did they continue their witness? They were rejects, the pig was an unclean animal, the dog was a scavenger. They are clean and valuable items. Their constant refusal and rejection to hear and accept God's word. The Gentiles. Like This Quote MultiQuote

Q3. (Matthew 7:3-5) What about this parable is humorous? Why do you think Jesus compares a speck of sawdust with a plank or beam? What does the speck represent? What does the plank represent? According to this parable, when is it okay to remove a speck? When is it not okay? A person with a large board in his face preparing to remove a tiny speck out of someone's eye is humorous. He want us to see ourselves for our fault before trying to help others. The speck is a tiny unimportant thing. The plank is a large board of many faults. After you allow God to cleanse you of your faults, you are then able to help someone else. As long as you have your fault, you cannot help as you are a hypocrite. Like This Quote MultiQuote

Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? If we measure out big heaps of judgement with a critical spirit, we will get the same treatment back. if you give out good, good will come back; if you give out bad, bad will be received. Don't judge and don't condemn, you won't be either, forgive and you will be forgiven. We should measure out love and grace instead of judgmentalism. Like This Quote MultiQuote

Q1. (Matthew 7:1) Have you ever caught yourself severely criticizing others Christians behind their backs -- or to their faces? What is the attitude that underlies censoriousness? How can the psychological concept of "projection" motivate harsh judgment? Why must Christians show love in the face of a brother's or sister's failing? Unfortunately, yes. The underlying attitude is judgmental. It is what one sees in another person that causes them to be harsh. Christians must show love in the face of a brother's or sister's failing because it can happen to you. You would want others to be merciful to you. We are all striving to be like Christ. Like This Quote MultiQuote

Q5. (Matthew 6:34) Is there humor intended in verse 34? What is the point of Jesus' joke here? What is the command in this verse? Yes. Tomorrow is the future and it will have its own problems. Do not worry.

Q4. (Matthew 6:33) What is the command in this verse? How must our seeking God differ from our seeking of food and clothing, according to this verse? What is the promise found in this verse? Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. We must desire Him to the point that our energies is aimed at wanting more of Him, searching and longing for a closer relationship constantly. Those things would be added. Like This Quote MultiQuote

Q3. (Matthew 6:31-32) Why does Jesus mention the "pagans" or "Gentiles" in verse 32? What point is he making? How should a Christian differ from a Gentile, according to Jesus' teaching in this passage? What emotional and faith effect does the phrase, "your heavenly Father knows that you need them," have in your life? The pagans and Gentiles were unbelievers. They sought after materialism and the things of this world. Christians are not to be like that. They are to trust God for everything. The emotional and faith effect that phrase has on my life is "God's got it, let Him have/keep it; He is working it out for me." Like This Quote MultiQuote

Q2. (Matthew 6:25-34) How many times in this passage does the phrase "do not worry," "do not be anxious," or "take no thought" occur? In what way does excessive worry border on sin? Are worry and trust exact opposites? It occurs 3 times. It leads to not trusting in God which is unbelief and one look to themselves. Worry and trust are exact opposites.

Q1. (Matthew 6:26-30) What point does Jesus make with his twin Parables of the Birds of the Air and of the Flowers of the Field? Is the point trivial or is it valid? God takes care of the birds who have no home and they don't work; He takes care of the flowers that just grow, yet they are so beautiful and rich in color. He takes care of his creations. We are more valuable to God than they are, so He will definitely take care of us. This is a valid point.

Q5. (Matthew 6:21, 24) The love of money can be a pretty subtle thing. Both the rich and the poor can love money. Can you describe a time in your life when you were deceived about this, and when the light in you was really darkness? According to Jesus, could desire for money **** a person (Luke 12:15-21)? Working on a job, I was not honest about the time at some point, I lied for extra money. It is not worth it to lose one's soul. Thank God for forgiveness, His mercy and grace. Yes, when their desire is not toward him.

Q4. (Matthew 6:24) Jesus seems to make it sound like you can't seek wealth and God simultaneously. Does he really mean this? Is this hyperbole? Figurative? Literal? Can wealthy people serve God in actual fact? Yes, He said "Seek first the kingdom of God". I think wealth would be added. It is not hyperbole, Jesus dealt with serving where one's energies and time is consumed with doing things for money. His statement is literal, you cannot serve God and Money because they conflict, one is spiritual the other is idolatry. Jesus said that with Him all things are possible, meaning a wealthy person can serve God. The Bible also says "it is God who gives you power to get wealth".

Q3. (Matthew 6:19-21) According to the Bible, how does one "store up treasures in heaven"? What advantage does this have over accumulating earthly possessions? Why are we uncomfortable with the concept of rewards in heaven? Praying, giving, fasting and doing the things in secret to honor him. The advantage is to live with God in eternity. It is by faith.

Q2. (Matthew 6:19) Jesus says, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth...." Is he speaking figuratively? Hyperbolically? Generally? Specifically? Is this a new teaching, or an old one? Specifically, we are to store up in a wisely manner, but not greedily, thinking only of ourselves. There is eternity, so we must focus on that. This teaching is an old one, from the ten commandments, you shall not have no other gods before the almighty God.

Q1. (Luke 12:15-21) Read the Parable of the Rich Fool. What did Jesus condemn him for? Storing his harvest? What is the key verse in this passage? What is the context of this parable? How does this relate to the Sermon on the Mount? Not preparing for eternity, not storing up for himself spiritually. His life expired that night and he was not prepared. It was alright to store, but he ignored his soul. Verse 15 is the key verse warning us about greed. We are to be more heavenly minded focusing on God.

Q4. (Matthew 6:12, 14-15) Why should we continually ask forgiveness? How can unforgiveness on our part block God's blessing? How can unforgiveness block God's forgiveness? It is a daily event. Things happen and you don't want unforgiveness to harbor in your heart. He will not respond or answer us. God is love and we must love also. He forgave those who crucified him. In loving and forgiving, we may win them to Christ so heaven will become their eternal home.

Q3. (Matthew 6:11) Why do we seek to be independent of asking anyone for help? Why do we seek to be independent of God? Why should we ask God to "give" us daily bread so long as we can earn a living for ourselves? It is comforting and freedom to be self-sufficient, not needing anyone for help. When you know you have, it is a great relief. We seek to be independent of God to be free from worry and uncertainty. Not knowing when or where something will occur. We should ask God to "give" us daily bread so that things will go well with us and we would trust in Him more knowing He has it in His hands. Our confidence in God would grow.

Q2. (Matthew 6:10) In what sense are we asking that the Father's kingdom should come? Why are we asking for the Father's will to be done here on earth? How should this prayer affect our living? We are asking God to manifest the power and glory of his kingdom throughout the world. We need our will to conform to his divine will for us. We would walk in a way pleasing to God.

Q1. (Matthew 6:9) What about our lives and words "hallows" the name of our Father? What desecrates and besmirches it? How should we "hallow" the Father when we begin to pray? The Lord's name is honored and respected. It is not spoken of haphazardly and used in a swearing manner. We refer to Him as our heavenly father.