King Jesus | October 9, 2022

 

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Matthew 12:33-37

33 "Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. 36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, 37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."

Talk Sheet Questions

  1. Can you explain the connection to the preceding passage (12:30-31)?

  2. Does this passage help you diagnose your own heart? Does it help you see into the hearts of others? Explain.

  3. What kind of “treasures” do you have in your heart? How do you know?

  4. How does the prospect of giving account for every careless word affect you? Explain.

  5. Are people justified by faith? Why does Jesus say it is by your words then? (37) Explain.

Prayer

Pray that our faith will affect our hearts!

 
 
Scott Reavely