Matthew 21:11
The crowds replied, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 21:11?

2. How does Matthew 21:11 affirm Jesus' identity as "the prophet from Nazareth"?

3. What Old Testament prophecies connect to Jesus being called a prophet in Matthew 21:11?

4. How can recognizing Jesus as a prophet impact your daily faith practice?

5. Why is it significant that the crowds identified Jesus as a prophet in Matthew 21:11?

6. How does acknowledging Jesus' prophetic role influence your understanding of His teachings?

7. What does Matthew 21:11 reveal about Jesus' identity as perceived by the crowds?

8. How does Matthew 21:11 align with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah?

9. Why did the crowds in Matthew 21:11 call Jesus a prophet instead of the Messiah?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 21?

11. What do Nazarenes believe and represent?

12. Did Jesus cleanse the temple the same day he entered Jerusalem? Yes (Matthew 21:12) or No, he waited until the next day (Mark 11:1-17)?

13. How many animals did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? One (Mark 11:7, Luke 19:35) or two (Matthew 21:7)?

14. In Matthew 11:14, Jesus identifies John as Elijah, but John 1:21 records John denying this. Is that a contradiction?
Discussion Questions
1. How does recognizing Jesus as more than a prophet impact your understanding of His role in your life?

2. In what ways do your expectations of Jesus align or differ from the biblical portrayal of His mission?

3. How can Jesus' humble beginnings in Nazareth inspire you in your own life and ministry?

4. What Old Testament prophecies about Jesus can you identify, and how do they strengthen your faith in the Bible's reliability?

5. How can you effectively communicate the true identity of Jesus to those who may have misconceptions about Him?1. What does Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem teach us about His nature and mission?

2. How does the cleansing of the temple reflect Jesus' attitude towards religious corruption?

3. What does the cursing of the fig tree teach us about faith and fruitfulness?

4. In what ways does the Parable of the Two Sons challenge our actions versus our promises?

5. How does the Parable of the Tenants foreshadow the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion?

6. How does Jesus' reaction to the religious leaders questioning His authority provide insight into dealing with unjust criticism?

7. How can we apply the lessons from the cleansing of the temple to our modern day worship practices?

8. What are the implications of Jesus' teachings on faith for our personal prayer life?

9. How does Jesus' response to the praise of children affirm His acceptance of sincere worship?

10. How do the parables in this chapter challenge religious hypocrisy?

11. In what ways can we guard against unfruitfulness, as illustrated by the cursed fig tree?

12. How can we demonstrate a faith that moves mountains in our current circumstances?

13. How does Jesus' entry into Jerusalem model humility despite recognition?

14. In what ways does the Parable of the Two Sons challenge us to align our actions with our words?

15. How can we ensure our places of worship maintain the purity and focus that Jesus demonstrated in the temple?

16. What can we learn from the religious leaders' inability to answer Jesus' question about John's baptism?

17. How does the Parable of the Tenants reflect on the consequences of rejecting God's messengers and His Son?

18. How does the religious leaders' fear of the crowds inform us about the power of popular opinion?

19. How can we cultivate a heart that produces the fruits of the kingdom, as implied in the Parable of the Tenants?

20. How can the Triumphal Entry inspire us to publicly recognize and honor Jesus in our lives today?

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