Matthew 21:16
"Do You hear what these children are saying?" they asked. "Yes," Jesus answered. "Have you never read: 'From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise'?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 21:16?

2. How does Matthew 21:16 emphasize the importance of childlike faith in worship?

3. Why does Jesus reference Psalm 8:2 in Matthew 21:16?

4. How can we cultivate praise like "children and infants" in our lives?

5. What does Matthew 21:16 teach about recognizing God's work through unexpected sources?

6. How can we apply the humility of children in our daily faith practice?

7. How does Matthew 21:16 relate to the concept of childlike faith in Christianity?

8. Why does Jesus reference Psalm 8:2 in Matthew 21:16?

9. What is the significance of children praising Jesus in Matthew 21:16?

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

11. What does 'Out of the Mouth of Babes' mean?

12. What defines the Church Triumphant?

13. What does "Out of the Mouth of Babes" mean?

14. What does the Bible say about prayer and fasting?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the praise of children in this passage challenge our understanding of who can offer true worship to God?

2. In what ways can we cultivate a childlike faith in our daily walk with Christ?

3. How does Jesus' use of Psalm 8:2 in His response to the religious leaders deepen our understanding of His identity and mission?

4. What are some modern-day examples of God using the humble or unexpected to reveal His truth, and how can we be open to recognizing them?

5. How can we ensure that our worship is genuine and not merely lip service, as warned against in Isaiah 29:13?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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