Matthew 21:40
Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard returns, what will he do to those tenants?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 21:40?

2. How does Matthew 21:40 challenge us to recognize God's authority in our lives?

3. What does Matthew 21:40 reveal about God's expectations for stewardship and accountability?

4. How can Matthew 21:40 be connected to the parable of the talents?

5. In what ways does Matthew 21:40 encourage us to evaluate our spiritual fruitfulness?

6. How should Matthew 21:40 influence our understanding of divine justice and judgment?

7. What does Matthew 21:40 reveal about God's judgment and justice?

8. How does Matthew 21:40 challenge our understanding of divine authority?

9. What historical context is essential for interpreting Matthew 21:40?

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

11. Why did God's vineyard produce only wild grapes?

12. What parables did Jesus teach in the Bible?

13. Luke 20:9-16: How can a just God expect a different outcome after repeatedly sending messengers and then His Son to violent tenants?

14. Why should latecomers receive equal pay as early workers?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the parable of the wicked tenants challenge our understanding of stewardship and accountability in our personal lives?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not rejecting God's messengers in our own lives today?

3. How does the concept of God's justice in this parable encourage us to live righteously?

4. What lessons can we learn from the tenants' failure that apply to our roles in our communities and churches?

5. How can we, as part of the broader body of Christ, ensure that we are inclusive and welcoming to all who seek God?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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