The King's House

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: September, 2014
Matthew describes the scene as Jesus enters the holy city where He will suffer a series of challenges and rejections culminating in His crucifixion.

Discussion Questions
  1. What role or importance was the Temple to the Jews?
  2. Summarize the events and their impact from Matthew 21:1-11.
  3. Summarize Matthew 21:12-17 and discuss its symbolism.
  4. Summarize the events from Matthew 21:18-22 and discuss their symbolism.
  5. What was the challenge to Jesus in Matthew 21:23-27.
  6. Explain the meaning behind the following parables and teachings from Matthew 21:28-22:14.
    • The parable of the two sons (21:28-32)
    • The parable of the landowner (21:33-46)
    • The parable of the marriage feast (22:1-14)
  7. Read the following interactions with Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders and discuss what the issue was and how it applies to us.
  8. What was the rebuke from Jesus in Matthew 23:1-39 and how does it apply to us?
  9. How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?
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