1. What is the meaning of Matthew 15:13?

2. How does Matthew 15:13 emphasize God's role in spiritual discernment and growth?

3. What does "every plant not planted by My Father" signify in our lives?

4. How can we identify and remove "plants" not planted by God in us?

5. Connect Matthew 15:13 with John 15:1-2 on spiritual pruning and growth.

6. How can we ensure our beliefs align with those "planted by My Father"?

7. What does Matthew 15:13 imply about God's role in removing false teachings or leaders?

8. How does Matthew 15:13 challenge the authenticity of religious traditions not rooted in Scripture?

9. In what ways does Matthew 15:13 address the permanence of divine versus human institutions?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 15?

11. What lessons do Jesus' parables teach us?

12. What does the Bible say about Christian burial?

13. In Matthew 13:31-32, Jesus calls the mustard seed the smallest of all seeds and claims it becomes the largest garden plant; how does this align with modern botanical facts about seed sizes?

14. What are the key themes in the Book of James?1. How can we discern whether a teaching or doctrine is a "plant" that God has planted?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our lives are deeply rooted in Christ, as described in John 15:1-8?

3. How does understanding God's sovereignty in "planting" and "uprooting" affect our approach to church leadership and teaching?

4. What practical steps can we take to evaluate the "fruit" of a teaching or leader in our church community?

5. How does the metaphor of planting and uprooting challenge us to examine our own spiritual growth and authenticity?1. How does Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees challenge your understanding of tradition and commandments?

2. What does the story of the Canaanite woman teach you about persistence and faith?

3. How does Jesus' miracle of feeding the four thousand resonate with your understanding of God's provision?

4. In what ways can you identify with the Canaanite woman in her desperation and faith?

5. How does Jesus' explanation of true defilement challenge your understanding of sin and purity?

6. Why do you think Jesus initially did not respond to the Canaanite woman's plea?

7. What practical steps can you take to ensure that you value God's commandments above human traditions?

8. How does Jesus' interaction with the Canaanite woman shape your understanding of His character?

9. What can you learn from the crowd's response to Jesus' healings and miracles?

10. How can Jesus' compassion towards the multitude inspire you to show compassion in your community?

11. How do the Pharisees' accusation and Jesus' response affect your understanding of hypocrisy in religious practice?

12. How does the Canaanite woman's faith challenge or encourage your personal faith journey?

13. How can the story of Jesus feeding the multitude inspire you in times of scarcity or need?

14. How does this chapter shape your understanding of Jesus' mission and authority?

15. How can you apply the lesson of true defilement in your day-to-day life?

16. What does the faith of the Canaanite woman teach about the inclusiveness of God's grace?

17. How does the crowd's praise after witnessing Jesus' miracles challenge your response to God's work in your life?

18. Why is it important to understand the difference between human tradition and God's commandments as seen in this chapter?

19. In what areas of your life do you need to show faith like the Canaanite woman?

20. How can you be a conduit of Jesus' compassion in your interactions with others?

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