Matthew 21:42
Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 21:42?

2. How does Matthew 21:42 highlight Jesus as the cornerstone in your life?

3. What Old Testament prophecy is fulfilled in Matthew 21:42?

4. How can you ensure Jesus remains the "cornerstone" in your daily decisions?

5. How does Matthew 21:42 connect to Ephesians 2:20 about the church's foundation?

6. What actions demonstrate rejecting or accepting Jesus as the "cornerstone"?

7. What does "the stone the builders rejected" symbolize in Matthew 21:42?

8. How does Matthew 21:42 relate to Jesus' role as the cornerstone?

9. Why is the rejection of the cornerstone significant in Christian theology?

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

11. What is the capstone in the Bible?

12. What is the capstone in the Bible?

13. (Psalm 118:22) Is the metaphor of the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone historically verifiable, or is it merely figurative with no real-world basis?

14. What does "Jesus Christ as the Cornerstone" mean?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding Jesus as the cornerstone impact your personal faith and daily life?

2. In what ways can you identify with the concept of being rejected, and how does Jesus' experience provide comfort or guidance?

3. How can you ensure that Jesus remains the cornerstone of your spiritual life and decisions?

4. What are some practical ways to align your life with the teachings of Jesus, the cornerstone?

5. How does the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy in Jesus' life strengthen your confidence in the reliability of Scripture?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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