Matthew 7: 1-20 

What does judge not mean?  (unfair or self-righteous judgement)

Who are hypocrites?  (we discussed that in that day a hypocrite was someone who wore 2 masks – actors in a play).

We are to judge righteously:  read John 7:24    Judge with ____________   _____________________

We cannot judge a persons motives and “assume” what they meant…sometimes we misunderstand. 

How do you know 100% what’s in someone’s heart or their motive? ______________________________

Who are we to judge? (brothers/sisters who are in Christ – or claim to know Christ)

Read 1 Cor. 4:3-4 ….. “the one who examines me is the Lord” ….  Ultimately everything we think and do will be judged.

Who are the dogs and swine?  ________________________

                We must discern between believers and non-believers (even those who claim to know, but don’t)

We are to judge false teachers – anyone who says things that are “outside” of scripture and “doesn’t point to Christ” 

How to recognize false teachers:

·         They will focus on you/Me and how great “we” are – how powerful “we” are

·         They won’t focus on how great Christ is… for His mercy and saving us (sinners who were enemies of God ….Romans 5:10)  What do we learn?  __________________________________

What does he mean by you….are evil in Matt. 7 vs. 11?  We are not _______________    (Jesus is referencing human’s inability to be good on our own)….

Read Romans 3:10-12  Who is righteous in vs. 10? ________________   Who seeks for God in vs. 11? _____________

How are we to treat people in Matt. 7 Vs. 12? ________________________ ….. Is this a command? ________

What are the 2 gates?  #1 ______________________    #2 ____________________________

Where do they lead?  # 1 ________________________   #2 ___________________________

This is written to professing believers….and Christ is telling them that some are on the broad way.

How many enter through the broad?  _______________  How many through the narrow? _______________

What does Acts 4:12 say about salvation?  _________________________________________

2 gates – vs. 13-14  #1 ______________________    #2 ____________________________

2 ways – vs. 13-14  #1 ______________________    #2 ____________________________

2  destinations vs. 13-14  #1 ______________________    #2 ____________________________

2 groups of people  vs. 13-14  #1 ______________________    #2 ____________________________

2 kinds of trees  vs. 17-20   #1 ______________________    #2 ____________________________

2 kinds of fruit  vs. 17-20  #1 ______________________    #2 ____________________________

2 groups at the judgment  vs. 21-23  #1 ______________________    #2 ____________________________

2 kinds of builders  vs. 24-28 #1 ______________________    #2 ____________________________

2 kinds of foundations  vs. 24-28  #1 ______________________    #2 ____________________________

Lesson #7….part 2.....continued from last week  Matthew 7: 21-29 (combine with lesson 8)

2 gates/2ways/2 destinations/ 2 groups of people/ 2 kinds of trees/ 2 kinds of fruit/ 2 groups at judgement

2 kinds of builders (wise/foolish)  / 2 kinds of foundations (rock/sand)

Narrow way…… is on ____________ terms….by faith in Christ

Wide way….. is on __________ terms…..by our self-righteousness and our good works

What if someone says “I’m just not going to believe in anything”?  What path are they on? __________________

Salvation is by grace alone – not “easy believism”.  It calls for knowledge of the truth, repentance, submission to Christ as Lord and a willingness to obey HIS Will and Word.   Christ must be the LORD of your life…..HE  rules your life.

Does Christ rule your life?  _______________  Do you rule your life? _______________________

Would your parents or teachers agree with this? __________________

The Gospel Christ proclaimed was a call to discipleship, a call to follow Him in submissive obedience, not just a plea to make a decision or pray a prayer. 

A person’s behavior will show their commitment to Christ.

Read Luke 6:44 -46  How is a tree known in vs. 44?  _______________________________

                How is a good man known in vs. 45?  ____________________________________

                How is an evil man known in vs. 45? _____________________________________

How do our friends and family see you? _______________________  How does God see you? _____________________

Read 1 John 3: 9-10   If one is born of God, what can he/she not do?   ________

                In vs. 10 what 2 things will be obvious in a child of God? ______________ and  ____________________

11 Characteristics of the flesh:  2 Corinthians 2:20-21  ________________, ____________________, _____________,

 ________________, _________________, ____________________, ____________________, __________________,

_________________, _____________________, ______________________, ____________________

15 Deeds of the flesh:  Galatians 5: 19-21  _________________,  ________________, ____________________,

 ________________, _________________, ____________________, ____________________, __________________,

_________________, _____________________, ______________________, __________________

9 Fruits of the Spirit: Galatians 5: 22-23  ________________, ____________________, _____________,______________

 ________________, _________________, ____________________, ____________________, __________________,

Also:  Ephesians 4:32     ………. Colossians 3: 12-13

Matt. 7:21 -29 …… Lesson #8

Vs. 21 Will everyone who say’s to Him, Lord, Lord …..enter His kingdom? __________  He’s referring to people who “think” they are believers….people who are sitting in church today….people who are teaching His Word on TV, Radio and in Pulpits.

Often people are taught that if they “say a prayer”, “walk an aisle”, “sign something” or “get baptized” or had some other experience….then they are a true believer.

What did the people in Matt. 7 vs. 22 say they did?

                #1 _______________________In YOUR Name

#2  _____________  _______   ______________ In YOUR Name

#3  _______________   __________  ___________________ In YOUR Name

What didn’t they do?  ____________________  What does Christ say when he begins His ministry? __________

What is the “WILL” of the Father? _________________   and   ___________________

Read James 1:22-24  we are to be _______________ of the Word and not only _______________ of the Word

Scripture tells us to “examine ourselves” …… read 2 Cor. 13:5 ….What should we do? _________________________