Matthew 14:9
The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 14:9?

2. How does Matthew 14:9 illustrate the consequences of rash promises and pride?

3. What can we learn about peer pressure from Herod's actions in Matthew 14:9?

4. How does Matthew 14:9 connect to Proverbs 29:25 about fearing man over God?

5. In what ways can we avoid making impulsive decisions like Herod in Matthew 14:9?

6. How can Matthew 14:9 guide us in maintaining integrity under social pressure?

7. Why did Herod feel compelled to honor his oath despite his distress in Matthew 14:9?

8. How does Matthew 14:9 reflect the consequences of rash promises?

9. What does Herod's reaction in Matthew 14:9 reveal about his character?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 14?

11. If faith healing works, why do hospitals not use it?

12. Who was Herodias in the Bible?

13. Luke 14:31-32: Does Jesus' warfare analogy conflict with other passages (e.g., Matthew 5:9) advocating peace?

14. Jesus saw a man sitat the tax collectors office and called him to be his disciple. What was his name? Matthew (Matthew 9:9) Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27)
Discussion Questions
1. How does Herod's decision-making process reflect the dangers of valuing human opinion over God's truth? Can you identify a situation in your life where you faced a similar challenge?

2. In what ways can we guard against making rash promises, and how can we ensure our commitments align with God's will?

3. How does the account of Herod and John the Baptist illustrate the consequences of compromise? What are some areas in your life where you might be tempted to compromise your values?

4. Reflect on a time when you faced peer pressure. How did you respond, and what biblical principles can help you stand firm in similar situations in the future?

5. How can we cultivate the courage to stand for righteousness like John the Baptist, even when it may lead to personal loss or persecution? What scriptures can encourage us in this pursuit?1. How does John the Baptist's death impact your understanding of martyrdom for the faith?

2. What does Jesus' reaction to John the Baptist's death teach about handling grief?

3. How does the miracle of feeding the five thousand challenge your faith in God's provision?

4. What lessons about faith and doubt can you learn from Peter walking on water?

5. How would you react if you were one of the disciples in the boat seeing Jesus walking on water?

6. What can you learn about Jesus' character from His response to the crowd following Him?

7. What can you learn from Herod's actions and his fear of John the Baptist?

8. How does Jesus' miracle of feeding the multitude influence your understanding of His compassion?

9. How can the story of Jesus walking on water inspire you during tough times in your life?

10. How does the reaction of the disciples in the boat ("Truly you are the Son of God") resonate with your personal faith journey?

11. How can you practically imitate Jesus' compassion as seen in this chapter?

12. If you were in Peter's position, what do you think your reaction would have been on the water?

13. How can you apply the lesson from Peter's experience when you face doubts in your faith journey?

14. What practical steps can you take to build a faith that trusts God's provision as shown in the feeding of the five thousand?

15. How does Herod's fear and guilt affect your understanding of the consequences of sin?

16. What does the crowd's persistent following of Jesus teach about the human yearning for healing and truth?

17. How does Jesus' time alone in prayer influence your personal prayer life?

18. What does the disciples' fear in the storm reveal about common human reactions to the unknown or supernatural?

19. How does the crowd's reaction to Jesus' healing at Gennesaret inspire your faith in Jesus' power?

20. How can the miracles in this chapter shape your understanding of Jesus' divinity and Messiahship?

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