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Matthew 5:21-26

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21“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’

22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.

23“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,

24leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

25“Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.

26Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

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1)       According to what Jesus said in verse 21 whom would be subject to judgment in the traditional view?

o   Anyone who murders would be subject to judgment.

 

2)       What did Jesus mean when he said, “But I tell you” in verse 22?

o   Jesus intended for what he was going to say to be superior to the traditional view.

 

3)       According to what Jesus said in verse 22 what seemingly trivial matters will be subject to judgment?

o   Anyone being angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.

o   Anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court.

o   Anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.

 

4)       According to what Jesus said in verses 23 and 24 what must we do if we want our offering to be acceptable before God?

o   We must first be reconciled to the brother or sister.

o   Whom

o   We have wronged.

 

5)       According to what Jesus said in verses 25 and 26 what is the disciple’s financial obligation to the adversary?

o   The disciple owes the adversary money.

 

6)       According to what Jesus said in verse 25 what should the disciple who owes money do with the adversary who is taking the disciple to court?

o   The disciple should settle matters quickly with the adversary.

o   While

o   They are still together on the way to court.

 

7)       According to what Jesus said in verse 25 what would happen to the disciple if the disciple does not settle matters quickly with the adversary while they are still together on the way to court?

o   The adversary may hand the disciple over to the judge.

o   And the judge may hand the disciple over to the officer.

o   And the disciple may be thrown into prison.

 

8)       According to what Jesus said in verse 26 what should motivate the disciple to pay off the debt?

o   The disciple will not get out of prison.

o   Until

o   The last penny has been paid.

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Matthew 5:21-26

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