A motivation greater than “the golden rule”?

Join us here for our morning service at The Grace Church. This morning, our pastor Andrew Farley presents the next message in our series, “EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament.” Below are discussion questions inspired by the message:

(1) Read Matthew 7:1-5. What is the main point? How does it parallel Romans 2:17-24?
(2) Read Matthew 7:6. Describe a time you tried to share the truth with someone who didn’t want to hear it. What did you learn from that experience? And from this Scripture?
(3) Read Matthew 7:7-11. How is this evangelistic? How does it point to the goodness of God?
(4) Read Matthew 7:12. This is commonly referred to as “the golden rule.” How does it fall short of a new covenant, grace-based motivation for treating others well?
(5) Read Matthew 7:13-14. Describe the narrow gate. Describe the wide gate.
(6) Reader Matthew 7:17-19. React to this statement: I’m a good tree that bears good fruit.
(7) Read Matthew 7:21-23. Why does Jesus tell some to depart from Him? How do we know they were not ever believers?