1. What is the meaning of Matthew 9:14?

2. How does Matthew 9:14 challenge our understanding of religious traditions and practices?

3. What does Jesus' response in Matthew 9:14 teach about fasting's purpose and timing?

4. How can we apply the principle of discernment from Matthew 9:14 in our lives?

5. What Old Testament practices relate to the question posed in Matthew 9:14?

6. How should Matthew 9:14 influence our approach to spiritual disciplines today?

7. Why did John's disciples question Jesus about fasting in Matthew 9:14?

8. How does Matthew 9:14 challenge traditional views on religious practices?

9. What is the significance of fasting in the context of Matthew 9:14?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 9?

11. What were the key events in Jesus' trials?

12. Is fasting necessary for Christians?

13. Jesus saw a man sitat the tax collectors office and called him to be his disciple. What was his name? Matthew (Matthew 9:9) Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27)

14. Was John the Baptist Elijah who was to come? Yes (Matthew II: 14, 17:10-13) No (John 1:19-21)1. How does the presence of Jesus change the traditional understanding of fasting for His disciples?

2. In what ways can fasting be a meaningful practice for Christians today, and how should it differ from mere ritual?

3. How can we ensure that our spiritual practices, like fasting, are focused on deepening our relationship with Christ rather than fulfilling religious obligations?

4. What lessons can we learn from the disciples of John and the Pharisees about the potential pitfalls of religious practices?

5. How can we apply the principles of fasting and other spiritual disciplines in our daily lives to reflect the teachings of Jesus?1. How does the healing of the paralytic demonstrate Jesus' authority over both physical ailment and sin?

2. What does Jesus' call of Matthew reveal about His mission and the types of people He seeks?

3. How do you understand Jesus' teaching on fasting and the metaphors He uses?

4. What does the healing of the bleeding woman teach about faith and determination?

5. How can the resurrection of Jairus' daughter inspire hope in seemingly hopeless situations?

6. What do the healings of the blind and mute men teach about faith and Jesus' power over physical and spiritual afflictions?

7. What insights can you draw from Jesus' compassion for the crowd?

8. How do you interpret Jesus' call for laborers for the harvest? How can you respond to this call?

9. How does Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees challenge traditional religious practices?

10. How does the faith of the friends of the paralytic inspire your faith actions for others?

11. How can Jesus' compassion for the spiritually lost affect your approach to evangelism?

12. How does the miracle of raising Jairus' daughter from the dead reinforce your faith in Jesus' power over death?

13. What do the various healing miracles teach you about the different ways Jesus responds to faith?

14. How does Matthew's response to Jesus' call to follow Him challenge you in your discipleship journey?

15. How can you apply Jesus' teaching about new wine in old wineskins in your spiritual life?

16. What lessons can you learn from the faith of the woman with the issue of blood?

17. How does Jesus' compassion towards the harassed and helpless crowds influence your view of His character?

18. How does the chapter's ending, with Jesus' call for workers in the harvest, apply to your life?

19. What implications does Jesus' authority to forgive sins have on your understanding of Him as the Messiah?

20. How does Jesus' mission to call not the righteous, but sinners, reflect on His grace and mercy?

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