Matthew 21:23
When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. "By what authority are You doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave You this authority?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 21:23?

2. How does Matthew 21:23 challenge our understanding of Jesus' authority today?

3. What scriptural connections reveal the significance of questioning Jesus' authority in Matthew 21:23?

4. How can we apply Jesus' response to authority challenges in our daily lives?

5. In what ways does Matthew 21:23 encourage us to discern true spiritual authority?

6. How should we respond when our faith is questioned, as in Matthew 21:23?

7. What authority did Jesus claim in Matthew 21:23, and how does it challenge religious leaders?

8. How does Matthew 21:23 question the legitimacy of religious authority?

9. Why did the chief priests and elders question Jesus' authority in Matthew 21:23?

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

11. What is the plot of Jesus Christ Superstar?

12. Who were the chief priests in the Bible?

13. Matthew 20:23 - If Jesus is fully divine, why does He imply He has no authority over who sits at His right and left?

14. Luke 20:1-8: How historically reliable is the account of Jesus questioning the religious leaders when there is limited external confirmation of this exchange?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the questioning of Jesus' authority by the chief priests and elders reveal about their understanding of spiritual authority?

2. How does Jesus' authority, as described in Matthew 21:23, compare to the authority of religious leaders today?

3. In what ways can we ensure that we are recognizing and submitting to God's authority in our daily lives?

4. How can we respond to challenges or questions about our faith in a manner that reflects Jesus' example?

5. Reflect on a time when you questioned spiritual authority. What was your motive, and how did it impact your faith journey?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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