Matthew 9:8
When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 9:8?

2. How does Matthew 9:8 demonstrate God's authority given to Jesus?

3. What was the crowd's reaction to Jesus' authority in Matthew 9:8?

4. How can we recognize God's authority in our daily lives?

5. What Old Testament passages foreshadow God's authority given to Jesus?

6. How should we respond to witnessing God's power and authority today?

7. How does Matthew 9:8 demonstrate Jesus' authority and divinity?

8. Why did the crowds glorify God in Matthew 9:8?

9. What does Matthew 9:8 reveal about the relationship between God and humanity?

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

11. What is the significance of Passion Week?

12. What was the purpose of Jesus' miracles?

13. What is Christ Embassy's Atmosphere for Miracles?

14. Matthew 9:1–8: How could a paralyzed man instantly regain mobility without any medical intervention?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the reaction of the crowds in Matthew 9:8 challenge or inspire your own response to witnessing God's work in your life?

2. In what ways can you exercise the authority given to you as a believer in Jesus Christ, as seen in this passage and other scriptures?

3. How does the healing of the paralytic in Matthew 9:8 encourage you to trust in Jesus for both physical and spiritual needs?

4. What are some practical ways you can glorify God in your daily life, as the crowds did in response to Jesus' miracle?

5. How can the authority of Jesus, as demonstrated in this passage, influence your understanding of His role in your life and the world today?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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