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When a person sits in judgement upon another person, to what degree will that person be judged?
When a person sits in judgement upon another person, to what degree will that person be judged?
- To the same degree as they judge others (correct)
- Only if they consider themselves righteous
- To a lesser degree than they judge others
- Not judged at all
How did Jesus say we could see clearly in order to correctly identify how to help others?
How did Jesus say we could see clearly in order to correctly identify how to help others?
Cast the beam out of our own eye
What three things does Christ require in order for our prayers to be answered by God?
What three things does Christ require in order for our prayers to be answered by God?
Ask, Seek, & Knock
In explaining how God desires to answer our prayers, what logic does Christ use?
In explaining how God desires to answer our prayers, what logic does Christ use?
Describe again the logic used by Christ in order to show how eager God is to answer the prayers of His children.
Describe again the logic used by Christ in order to show how eager God is to answer the prayers of His children.
According to the teachings of Christ, how should we treat others?
According to the teachings of Christ, how should we treat others?
In considering the gates of life, what gate does the Lord say we should not enter?
In considering the gates of life, what gate does the Lord say we should not enter?
What are the consequences for entering the wrong gate of life?
What are the consequences for entering the wrong gate of life?
In considering the gates of life, what gate does the Lord say we should enter?
In considering the gates of life, what gate does the Lord say we should enter?
What are the rewards that Jesus teaches for a person entering life's right gate?
What are the rewards that Jesus teaches for a person entering life's right gate?
Of what does Christ tell us to beware?
Of what does Christ tell us to beware?
In what manner does a false prophet attempt to deceive a person?
In what manner does a false prophet attempt to deceive a person?
What does a good tree produce according to the words of the Lord?
What does a good tree produce according to the words of the Lord?
What does an evil tree produce according to the words of the Lord?
What does an evil tree produce according to the words of the Lord?
What does Jesus say is necessary for entering into the kingdom of heaven other than a person just calling Jesus Lord?
What does Jesus say is necessary for entering into the kingdom of heaven other than a person just calling Jesus Lord?
What three statements will people tell the Lord in the Day of Judgement that they thought qualified them for heaven?
What three statements will people tell the Lord in the Day of Judgement that they thought qualified them for heaven?
Name the dates for the rule of the Persian Empire.
Name the dates for the rule of the Persian Empire.
How many years were the Jews in exile?
How many years were the Jews in exile?
Name the dates from when the Greeks ruled.
Name the dates from when the Greeks ruled.
When was the temple of Solomon destroyed?
When was the temple of Solomon destroyed?
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Judgement and Prayer
- Judgement will be meted out to the degree a person judges others.
- To see clearly and help others, one must first remove the beam from their own eye.
- Jesus teaches that in order for prayers to be answered, individuals must Ask, Seek, and Knock.
- Christ illustrates God's willingness to answer prayers using the logic: asking for bread does not yield stone; asking for fish does not yield a serpent.
- If parents give good gifts to their children, God also desires to give good things to His children.
Treatment of Others and the Gates of Life
- The principle of treating others as one wishes to be treated is emphasized (Golden Rule).
- The Lord advises against entering the wide gate, associated with destruction.
- The strait gate is designated as the correct path to life, leading to eternal rewards.
Discernment of Prophets
- Warning against false prophets, who are characterized as wolves in sheep's clothing.
- A good tree produces good fruit while an evil tree produces evil fruit, illustrating discernment in identifying true character.
Kingdom of Heaven
- Merely calling Jesus "Lord" is insufficient for entering the kingdom of heaven; one must also do the will of the Father.
- On the Day of Judgement, individuals may claim qualifications for heaven, referencing prophecies, casting out devils, and good works performed in Jesus' name, highlighting misplaced faith.
Historical Context
- The Persian Empire ruled from 536 B.C. to 333 B.C.
- The Jewish exile lasted approximately 70 years.
- Greek rule spanned from 333 B.C. to 167 B.C.
- The temple of Solomon was destroyed in 586 B.C.
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