Matthew 23:11
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 23:11?

2. How can we embody being "the greatest among you" as a servant today?

3. What does Matthew 23:11 teach about true greatness in God's kingdom?

4. How does Matthew 23:11 connect with Jesus washing the disciples' feet?

5. In what ways can you serve others in your community this week?

6. How does serving others reflect Christ's teachings in Matthew 23:11?

7. How does Matthew 23:11 define true greatness in the eyes of God?

8. Why does Jesus emphasize servanthood in Matthew 23:11?

9. How does Matthew 23:11 challenge societal views on leadership and power?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 23?

11. What does the Bible say about societal hierarchy?

12. What is the definition of a bondservant?

13. What did Jesus mean by "first will be last"?

14. What does the Bible say about societal hierarchy?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' definition of greatness in Matthew 23:11 challenge the world's view of success and leadership?

2. In what ways can you practice servanthood in your daily life, following the example of Jesus?

3. How do the teachings in Philippians 2:5-7 and John 13:12-17 deepen your understanding of what it means to be a servant?

4. Reflect on a time when you witnessed or experienced true servanthood. How did it impact you or others involved?

5. How can the principles of humility and servanthood in Matthew 23:11 be applied within your church or community to foster a spirit of unity and love?1. What does Jesus' criticism of the scribes and Pharisees teach us about religious hypocrisy?

2. How does Jesus redefine greatness in His admonition to the disciples?

3. What can we learn from the "Seven Woes" about the dangers of legalism and losing sight of faith's heart?

4. How does Jesus' lament over Jerusalem underscore God's love for His people, even when they reject Him?

5. What practical steps can we take to ensure our religious practices are not merely outward shows but sincere acts of faith?

6. How does Jesus' rebuke of the religious leaders affect your understanding of spiritual authority and leadership?

7. How can we balance adherence to religious rules with prioritizing justice, mercy, and faith?

8. In what ways does Jesus' criticism of those appearing righteous externally but are internally corrupt challenge us to cultivate inner righteousness?

9. How does Jesus' sorrow over Jerusalem's rejection impact your view of God's heart towards those who reject Him?

10. How do you respond to Jesus' assertion that the greatest must be a servant?

11. What steps can we take to avoid the pitfalls of religious hypocrisy outlined in the "Seven Woes"?

12. How does Jesus' desire to gather Jerusalem under His wings reflect His care for us today?

13. How can we live out Jesus' teaching of humility and servanthood in our daily interactions?

14. What changes can we make in our lives to prioritize justice, mercy, and faith as Jesus instructed?

15. How can we encourage an environment that fosters internal righteousness over external appearances?

16. How does Jesus' lament over Jerusalem affect our understanding of His love and longing for humanity's salvation?

17. How can we guard against misusing religious authority as the scribes and Pharisees did?

18. What does the sorrowful prophesy about Jerusalem tell us about the consequences of rejecting Jesus?

19. How can we actively strive to maintain the purity and sincerity of our faith in light of the "Seven Woes"?

20. How does Jesus' lament over Jerusalem influence our response to those around us who reject Him?

Links
Matthew 23:11 NIV
Matthew 23:11 NLT
Matthew 23:11 ESV
Matthew 23:11 NASB
Matthew 23:11 KJV

Matthew 23:11 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Matthew 23:10
Top of Page
Top of Page