Matthew 20:21
"What do you want?" He inquired. She answered, "Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 20:21?

2. What does Matthew 20:21 reveal about human desires for power and status?

3. How can we align our ambitions with Jesus' teachings in Matthew 20:21?

4. Compare the request in Matthew 20:21 with Jesus' teachings on servanthood.

5. How does Matthew 20:21 challenge our understanding of true greatness in God's kingdom?

6. What steps can we take to prioritize humility over status, as taught in Matthew 20:21?

7. What does Matthew 20:21 reveal about the nature of ambition and power in Christianity?

8. How does Matthew 20:21 challenge traditional views of leadership and authority?

9. Why does the mother of James and John request positions of power for her sons in Matthew 20:21?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 20?

11. Why didn't Jesus return as He promised His disciples?

12. How does Psalm 89:36-37's promise of an everlasting Davidic monarchy align with the historical end of the Davidic line?

13. Matthew 20:20-21 - Why does Matthew mention the mother of James and John making this request, while Mark 10:35-37 portrays the brothers themselves asking?

14. How close are you to the Kingdom of God?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the request made by the mother of James and John reveal about human nature and our understanding of greatness?

2. How does Jesus' response to the request challenge our cultural views of leadership and success?

3. In what ways can we apply the principle of servant leadership in our daily lives, both in the church and in the secular world?

4. How can we ensure that our ambitions align with God's will and are motivated by a desire to serve others?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to trust God's plan over your own desires. How did that experience shape your faith and understanding of His kingdom?1. What does the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard teach us about God's grace and generosity?

2. How does Jesus' third prediction of His death and resurrection influence your understanding of His mission?

3. What does the request of James and John's mother reveal about their understanding of Jesus' kingdom?

4. How does the healing of the two blind men highlight the power of faith?

5. How does Jesus redefine greatness and leadership in His response to James and John's mother?

6. How can we apply the principles of humility and service illustrated in this chapter to our daily lives?

7. What does the reaction of the workers in the vineyard who were hired first teach us about human nature and expectations?

8. How does Jesus' teaching that "the last will be first, and the first last" challenge societal norms and values?

9. How does Jesus' self-description as a servant influence your perception of Him?

10. How can the healing of the blind men inspire greater faith in God's ability to meet our needs?

11. How can we apply the principle that "the last will be first, and the first last" in our homes, workplaces, and communities?

12. What are the implications of Jesus' statement that those who wish to be great must be servants?

13. How does the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard challenge our understanding of fairness?

14. How does Jesus' prediction of His death and resurrection reveal His obedience to God's will?

15. How can we cultivate the same level of faith exhibited by the two blind men?

16. In what ways can we embody Jesus' model of servant leadership in our various roles and responsibilities?

17. How does Jesus' reaction to the request from James and John's mother demonstrate His humility?

18. How does the healing of the two blind men show the relationship between faith and healing?

19. How does the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard inform our understanding of God's grace and our response to it?

20. How does Jesus' willingness to serve and give His life as a ransom influence our understanding of sacrifice and love?

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