1. What is the meaning of Matthew 21:13?

2. How can we ensure our church is a "house of prayer" today?

3. Why does Jesus emphasize prayer over commerce in Matthew 21:13?

4. What Old Testament scriptures connect to Jesus' actions in Matthew 21:13?

5. How can we personally avoid making God's house a "den of robbers"?

6. What steps can we take to prioritize prayer in our daily lives?

7. Why did Jesus call the temple a "den of robbers" in Matthew 21:13?

8. How does Matthew 21:13 reflect Jesus' view on religious practices?

9. What historical context led to Jesus' actions in Matthew 21:13?

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

11. What did Jesus do to the money changers?

12. What is the International House of Prayer?

13. Jeremiah 7:4: How can this passage imply the temple offers no protection despite other texts suggesting God’s presence there protects His people?

14. Could the cleansing of the temple (John 2:13-17) have happened twice, or does it conflict with the Synoptic accounts?1. How does Jesus' cleansing of the temple challenge our understanding of righteous anger and its place in our lives?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our places of worship remain focused on God and not become distracted by worldly concerns?

3. Reflect on your own life as a "temple" of the Holy Spirit. What areas might need cleansing to better honor God?

4. How can we, as a church community, hold each other accountable to maintain the sanctity of our worship spaces?

5. Considering the emphasis on prayer in this passage, how can you incorporate more prayer into your daily routine and communal worship?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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