THE POWER OF FAITH

Matthew 21:18-27
Key Verse: 21:21

    "Jesus replied, `I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not
     doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also
     you can say to this mountain, "Go, throw yourself into the sea,"
     and it will be done.'"

 
1.   Read verses 18-19. Where had Jesus and the disciples spent the
     night? Where were they going? What had he been doing the day
     before?

2.   Why was he disappointed in the fig tree? In what way was the fig
     tree like the religious leaders? What did Jesus say to the fig
     tree?  What happened? Why must we bear fruit? (Jn 15:16; Ge 1:28)

3.   Read verses 20-22. What did the amazed disciples ask? What did
     Jesus teach about the power of faith? About the relationships of
     faith, prayer and fruitfulness? How can we bear good fruit?

4.   When Jesus entered the temple courts and was teaching, what
     question did the religious leaders ask him? What did they mean by
     "these things"? What was behind their question?

5.   What counter question did Jesus ask? What was the religious
     leaders' dilemma? What does this show about them? How did Jesus
     make them speechless? What is the source of Jesus' authority?