Question

1. for what did the dancing daughter of herodias ask herod when he promised her whatsoever she would ask?
2. what two outstanding miracles are recorded in this chapter?

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(the feeding of five thousand is the only miracle recorded in all four gospels. it marks a peak in christ’s popularity.)

attitudes toward the kings ministry, climaxing in peters confession
matthew 15, 16

1. what did christ tell the pharisees it was that defiled a man? (15:11)
2. what does christ say are some of the things that come out of the human heart? (15:19)

1. why did jesus cast the evil spirit out of the daughter of a woman of the coast of tyre and sidon (a syrophenician)?
2. how many thousand did christ feed the second time? (15:32–38)
3. how many baskets were left over?
4. who did men say jesus was?

1. who did peter say that jesus was? (16:14–16)

(matt. 16:16 is called the great confession. learn it.)

1. to what events do you think christ is referring in 16:21?

the glory of the king, the transfiguration
matthew 17

1. what three disciples were present at the transfiguration?

1. what two old testament characters were there?
2. what did the voice from heaven say? (17:5)

1. to what was christ referring in 17:22–23?

1. how did jesus get the half - shekel or temple tax?

teachings of the king on humility and forgiveness
matthew 18

1. who did christ say would be greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (18:1–4)

1. what truth do you think christ wished to teach in the parable about the lost sheep? (18:11–14)

1. how many times should a christian forgive? (18:21–22)
2. what does this really mean?

Explanation:

All answers are based on the corresponding passages in the Gospel of Matthew and related biblical accounts.

First Section (Unlabeled Opening)

1. Herodias' daughter asked for the head of John the Baptist (from the account of Herod's promise in the New Testament).
2. (Assuming the referenced chapter is a gospel chapter with the feeding miracle noted):
3. The feeding of the five thousand
4. Another miracle (e.g., walking on water, a healing miracle; context points to feeding 5k as a given, so a second like healing the blind or walking on water)

ATTITUDES TOWARD THE KING'S MINISTRY, CLIMAXING IN PETER'S CONFESSION (MATTHEW 15, 16)

1. Christ stated that what comes out of a man defiles him (Matthew 15:11).
2. Christ listed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies (Matthew 15:19).
3. Jesus cast out the evil spirit because of the woman's great faith and persistent request.
4. Christ fed four thousand people the second time (Matthew 15:32-38).
5. Seven baskets were left over (Matthew 15:37).
6. Men said Jesus was John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets (Matthew 16:14).
7. Peter said Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16).
8. Christ was referring to his upcoming suffering, death, and resurrection in Jerusalem (Matthew 16:21).

THE GLORY OF THE KING, THE TRANSFIGURATION (MATTHEW 17)

1. The three disciples present were Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1).
2. The two Old Testament characters were Moses and Elijah (Matthew 17:3).
3. The voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him" (Matthew 17:5).
4. Christ was referring to his upcoming death and resurrection in Jerusalem (Matthew 17:22-23).
5. Jesus told Peter to catch a fish, open its mouth, and find a shekel to pay the temple tax (Matthew 17:27).

TEACHINGS OF THE KING ON HUMILITY AND FORGIVENESS (MATTHEW 18)

1. Christ said the one who humbles himself as a little child would be greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 18:4).
2. The parable of the lost sheep teaches that God values every individual and rejoices when a sinner repents and is found.
3. Christ said a Christian should forgive seventy times seven times (Matthew 18:22).
4. This means forgiveness should be unlimited, generous, and ongoing, not restricted to a set number of offenses.

Answer:

First Section (Unlabeled Opening)

1. The head of John the Baptist
2. 1. The feeding of the five thousand
3. A secondary miracle (e.g., walking on water)

ATTITUDES TOWARD THE KING'S MINISTRY, CLIMAXING IN PETER'S CONFESSION (MATTHEW 15, 16)

1. What comes out of a man
2. Evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies
3. Because of the woman's faithful persistence
4. Four thousand
5. Seven
6. John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or a prophet
7. The Christ, the Son of the living God
8. His upcoming suffering, death, and resurrection in Jerusalem

THE GLORY OF THE KING, THE TRANSFIGURATION (MATTHEW 17)

1. Peter, James, and John
2. Moses and Elijah
3. "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him"
4. His upcoming death and resurrection in Jerusalem
5. He told Peter to catch a fish, which had a shekel in its mouth to pay the tax

TEACHINGS OF THE KING ON HUMILITY AND FORGIVENESS (MATTHEW 18)

1. The one who humbles himself as a little child
2. God values every person and rejoices over repentant sinners
3. Seventy times seven times
4. Forgiveness should be unlimited and continuous, not limited to a fixed count of offenses