Stones and Serpents
Stones and Serpents
Matthew 7:7-12
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Sunday School,  January 1, 2017

Matthew 7 is the last part of the Sermon on the Mount given by Jesus. In verses 1 - 12, Jesus used three parabolic phrases as comparatives to teach on three different subjects.In verses 1 - 5, He gave instruction concerning judging others and used the comparison of the mote and the beam. In verse 6, He gave instruction on witnessing and used the comparison of the dogs, pearls and swine. In our study today, Jesus provides instruction on the subject of prayer in verses 7-12 and used a comparison between bread and a stone and fish and a serpent. All three instructions related to the first lesson concerning judging others.

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Growing More and More
Pray for One Another
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Paul's Relationship to the Romans
The Prayers of Habakkuk
The Prayers of Nehemiah
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Other Lessons by George Stiekes

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The Prayers of Nehemiah
The Theology of Prayer
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
Blessed Are the Merciful
Blessed Are The Meek - 2

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Being a "One Another" Christian - Part 1
Parable of the Wheat and Weeds
Practical Steps to Discipleship
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