Genealogy/Birth/John the Baptist
Jesus is the fulfillment of
prophecy
It is not by our own strength that we add to the kingdom of God or bring people into believing in Jesus. Rather, it is by God's power and will. In the Lord of the Harvest, Jesus tells his followers to ask for workers to be sent by doing what?
By praying
In Matthew 12:8, Jesus declares Himself with this title, affirming His authority over the Sabbath.
What is the Lord of the Sabbath?
Jesus ended this parable by saying, "Many are invited, but few are _____."
---What did he mean by this?
chosen
Burying money was a common method of protecting wealth, but it demonstrated fear and lack of initiative rather than faithfulness. How does go beyond salvation by faith and apply to works as evidence of faith?
While salvation comes by grace through faith, true faith will be evidenced by works—faith that does not produce fruit or action is considered incomplete or dead (James 2:26). This parable challenges us to faithfully steward what God has given us, using it for His purposes, trusting that He has entrusted us with responsibilities for His kingdom and that there is a reward for faithful service.
The prophecy in Matthew 1:23 says that the virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him this.
What is the meaning of this?
What is Immanuel, which means "God with us"
In Matthew 9:36, Jesus' compassion for the people is compared to that of a shepherd for a flock. What condition does He observe about the people?
harassed and helpless
or
distressed and dispirited
What did the Pharisees accuse Jesus and his disciples of doing and why did they saw this was wrong?
In Matthew 12:1-2, the Pharisees accused Jesus' disciples of breaking the Sabbath law because they were picking grain to eat as they walked through a field. The Pharisees saw this as harvesting—which was considered unlawful work on the Sabbath according to their strict interpretation of the law.
They believed the Sabbath should be a day of rest, and any form of work, including activities like gathering food, was prohibited. The Pharisees' concern was rooted in their desire to uphold tradition and the letter of the law, even though Jesus would later show that compassion and human need were more important than rigid legalism.
In the parable of the wedding banquet, what does the wedding represent?
The kingdom of God
The master’s response in Matthew 25:26-27 suggests that even minimal effort would have been acceptable. What does this imply about God's expectations for stewardship (the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to us by God)? (simplified-- What does God value)
What is that God values faithfulness and effort, even if the results are small, rather than complete inaction?
The fulfillment of the prophecy in Matthew 2:15, "Out of Egypt I called my son," connects Jesus’ early life to this Old Testament figure.
Who is Israel (or Jacob), whose children were brought out of Egypt in the Exodus?
In Matthew 9:37, Jesus says that the harvest is plentiful, but these are few.
-- What does this mean?
Who are the laborers/workers?
In Matthew 12:3-4, Jesus reminds the Pharisees that this Old Testament king ate the consecrated bread when he was hungry.
Who is David?
Jesus used this parable to teach that God invites all people to believe in Him, but many do this.
What is "refuse the invitation"?
In the parable, the master gives each servant a different number of talents. What does this distribution symbolize?
What is God's sovereignty in giving different abilities and opportunities according to each person's capacity?
John the Baptist says he baptizes with water for repentance, but this one coming after him will baptize with the Holy Spirit and this.
What is fire?
By fire, he is referring to the purifying and refining power that Jesus brings.
In Matthew 9, Jesus uses the harvest as a metaphor to describe this spiritual reality.
(What is the need for spreading the Gospel/evangelism?)
In Matthew 12:6, Jesus says that something greater than the temple is here. What is He referring to?
What is Himself?
The King's invitation to all people symbolizes this part of God's invite to humanity.
God's call to salvation
The phrase "to everyone who has, more will be given" (Matthew 25:29) is a recurring biblical principle. How does it connect to Jesus' earlier teachings in Matthew?
What is its connection to Matthew 13:12, where Jesus speaks about spiritual understanding—those who respond to God’s word receive more, while those who reject it lose even what they have?
John the Baptist says that the one who comes after him will have a winnowing fork in his hand to do this to the wheat.
In Matthew 3:12, when John the Baptist says that the one coming after him (Jesus) will have a winnowing fork in His hand to clear the threshing floor and gather the wheat into the barn, he is using agricultural imagery to symbolize Jesus’ judgment and the separation of the righteous from the wicked.
What is the great commission (command/duty) that we have been given as believers?
The Great Commission is to "go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you".
Matthew 28:19-20
Jesus shows the Pharisees' that he desires ***** over ********* by doing what?
Mercy Over Sacrifice (Matthew 12:7): Jesus quotes Hosea 6:6, saying, "I desire mercy, not sacrifice." He is emphasizing that God values compassion and mercy over strict adherence to ritual sacrifices or legalistic observance. In other words, God's heart is for people, not just external obedience to laws.
Jesus teaches that the Sabbath was created for humanity's benefit, not as a restrictive law. He emphasizes that the Sabbath's purpose is to provide rest and restoration, not to burden people. By healing a man on the Sabbath, He challenges the Pharisees' rigid interpretation, showing that acts of mercy, like healing, align with the true purpose of the Sabbath. Ultimately, Jesus teaches that human well-being and compassion take precedence over legalistic rules, and God's laws are meant to promote life, health, and mercy.
The man who came without wedding clothes represent those who --- (Why was he removed/thrown out of the wedding?)
This represented those who attempt to enter the kingdom of God without true faith in Jesus and without being clothed in his righteousness.
In Matthew 25:21-23, the master replies this to his his faithful servants ----- ?
-- How does this relate to what we will hear when we stand before God at the final judgment?
What is "Well done, good and faithful servant"? This is what we will hear if we have been faithful in the responsibilities God has given us, and it signifies our entrance into eternal joy with Him at the final judgment.