DIGGING DEEPER

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT:

Matthew 7:15-23

False Prophets

Responsibility: The state or position of having a duty to deal with something; a part of a job, role, or obligation that one is required to do. 

Big picture: Why is discernment needed in today’s world?

Whose responsibility is it to discern what we hear? Why do you think that is?

Read Matthew 7:15-20 False Prophets

What stands out to you in this passage?

“Wolves in sheep’s clothing” - What does this suggest about their appearance as well as their intentions?

How does the analogy of fruit help us identity false prophets?

Read Matthew 7:21-23: Lord, Lord

What stands out to you in this passage?

Why will not everyone who says, “Lord, Lord” enter the KoH?

Read the following verses. How do these verses bring clarity to this passage:

Isaiah 66:2b: But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word. 

1 Corinthians 8:3: But if anyone loves God, he is known by God.

John 6:28-29: Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”

With responsibility comes opportunity. Think about the week ahead. What is your “response” to the message, and then what is your “ability” to restore a small part of this broken world? 

For next week, read Matthew 7:24-27.

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