Matthew 21:39
So they seized him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 21:39?

2. How does Matthew 21:39 illustrate rejection of God's messengers today?

3. What parallels exist between Matthew 21:39 and Jesus' crucifixion?

4. How can we ensure we don't reject God's "heirs" in our lives?

5. What Old Testament prophecies connect with the events in Matthew 21:39?

6. How should Matthew 21:39 influence our treatment of God's representatives?

7. What does Matthew 21:39 reveal about human rejection of divine authority?

8. How does Matthew 21:39 foreshadow Jesus' crucifixion?

9. Why did the tenants kill the son in Matthew 21:39?

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

11. Why does the Bible mention infants dashed to pieces?

12. What are the Bible's teachings on false accusations?

13. How does Deuteronomy 32:39's portrayal of God as both life-giver and destroyer align or conflict with other biblical texts that emphasize only God's benevolence?

14. What insights does the Bible offer on hacking?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the parable of the tenants reflect the historical relationship between God and Israel?

2. In what ways can we see the rejection of God's messengers in today's world, and how should we respond?

3. What are the implications of Jesus being "thrown out" and crucified outside the city for our understanding of His sacrifice?

4. How can we ensure that we are producing spiritual fruit in our lives and not falling into the same trap as the tenants?

5. How does this parable challenge us to examine our own acceptance or rejection of Jesus' authority in our lives?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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