Matthew 7:10
Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 7:10?

2. How does Matthew 7:10 illustrate God's provision compared to earthly fathers' gifts?

3. What does Matthew 7:10 teach about trusting God's goodness in prayer?

4. How can Matthew 7:10 deepen our understanding of God's nature and character?

5. How does Matthew 7:10 connect with James 1:17 about God's perfect gifts?

6. How can you apply Matthew 7:10 to strengthen your daily prayer life?

7. What does Matthew 7:10 reveal about God's nature in providing for His children?

8. How does Matthew 7:10 challenge our understanding of prayer and divine response?

9. Why does Jesus use the analogy of a fish and a snake in Matthew 7:10?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 7?

11. What does having authority over Satan entail?

12. How could thousands be fed with only seven loaves and a few fish, and what evidence supports this event (Matthew 15:34-38)?

13. Matthew 20:20-21 - Why does Matthew mention the mother of James and John making this request, while Mark 10:35-37 portrays the brothers themselves asking?

14. What did Jesus mean by 'Ask, Seek, Knock'?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding God as a good Father influence your approach to prayer and your expectations of His responses?

2. In what ways can you discern whether your requests align with God's will and are truly beneficial for you?

3. How can you reflect God's generosity in your daily interactions with others?

4. What are some examples in your life where God has provided for you in unexpected ways?

5. How do the teachings in Matthew 7:10 challenge or affirm your understanding of God's character and His relationship with His children?1. How does Jesus' caution against judging others influence your interactions with people?

2. Reflect on the metaphor of the speck and the plank. How does this speak to self-examination?

3. How can Jesus' teaching on asking, seeking, and knocking encourage your prayer life?

4. What does the analogy of the narrow and wide gates teach about decision-making in your spiritual journey?

5. How does the metaphor of the tree and its fruit aid in your discernment of true and false teachings?

6. How does the warning against false disciples challenge your understanding of spiritual activities?

7. In what ways does the parable of the wise and foolish builders affect your approach to applying Jesus' teachings?

8. What does "casting pearls before swine" mean in your present context?

9. How can the warning about the wide and easy path influence your life choices?

10. What steps can you take to ensure you're a "tree" producing good fruit?

11. How does the assertion that not all who say 'Lord, Lord' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven challenge your perspective on salvation?

12. How can the teaching on wise and foolish builders inform your approach to the challenges of life?

13. What measures can you implement to ensure you're not a false disciple, but a true follower of Jesus?

14. How does the teaching on judgement inform your approach to discerning right from wrong?

15. How can the principles in Matthew 7 guide you in your relationship with God and others?

16. How does Jesus' teaching on the effectiveness of prayer impact your faith and trust in God?

17. What are the implications of the teaching that only those who do the will of God will enter His Kingdom in your life?

18. How can you practically apply the teachings of Matthew 7 in your day-to-day life?

19. How does the principle of recognizing false prophets by their fruits guide you in discerning truth in today's world?

20. How can the teachings of Matthew 7 shape your spiritual growth and commitment to Christ-like living?

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