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False Prophets and False Partners // Matthew 7:15-20 // 09.07.25
Today, Jesus takes us into the territory that we must be aware of: False Prophets coming into the church with false teaching. As a Bible teacher, I am always on high alert to this because false teachers come in to lead the flock astray and away. As we continue through Matthew, Jesus gives us specifics to recognize to avoid the false teaching of the false prophets. Now I will add that I am going to take this and apply it to what we’ll call “False partners.” Meaning, how to spot someone that you should not enter into a relationship with. Should be a good one!!
MESSAGE NOTES:
False Prophets and False Partners
Detecting a False prophet/teacher...
1. Dont be fooled by initial ______________
- Matthew 7:15
2. Inspect the ______________
- Matthew 7:16-20
- 2 Timothy 2:15
- 2 Timothy 4:16-17
- John 17:15-17
3. Look for _______________ over activity
- Matthew 7:21-23
KEY TRUTH: Miracles confirm the _______________ not the person’s salvation
- Matthew 24:5
- Revelation 13:11-13
Discussion Questions – 09.07.25
Read the text multiple times. Matthew 7:15-23. Write down your thoughts and questions to discuss with your group.
1. The text has to do with false prophets, but I also tried to give it a life application. Specifically, how to pick the right relationships. So, we will examine both. In Matthew 7:15, we are warned that False Prophets look good, but there is something wrong on the inside. Don’t be fooled by initial impressions. Two questions:
*How should someone apply this to picking deep relationships?
*Have you ever been fooled by someone’s initial impression?
2. In Matthew 7:16-20, we are called to inspect the fruit. Now fruit TAKES TIME to grow. What are some things that taking time in a relationship allows a person to see in the other person or a false prophet? Explain
3. Read Matthew 7:21-23. What was it about false prophets from these verses that jumped out at you, and why? Explain
4. Now for a challenge. Read Deuteronomy 13:1-3. What discernment is God giving us concerning false prophets? Write down your answers and discuss with your group.
5. In Revelation 13:13-14, we find “The False Prophet” to come in the Great seven-year Tribulation. This other beast in verse 11 is the False Prophet. (In the unholy trinity, he would attempt to mimic the Holy Spirit) Write down as many characteristics and actions of this man and discuss with your group.
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