Jesus on Relationships
40 Days with Jesus – Part 3
Life Church – October 17, 2010
Pastor Dan Walker
Matthew 5:19 (NIV) … whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:20 (NIV) For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
1. Watch your _____________
Matthew 12:34 (NIV) For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.
1A. Eliminate ______________ words
Matthew 5:21-22 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment.
1B. Keep your ______________
Matthew 5:33, 37 (NIV) "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' … Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
Psalm 15:4 (NLT) [The righteous] keep their promises even when it hurts
2. Guard your _________________
2A. Avoid ___________ of the heart
Matthew 5:27-28 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
2B. Commit to marriage for _________
Matthew 5:31-32 (NIV) "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery.
3. Defuse your ______________
3A. Return _________ for evil
Matthew 5:38-39 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
3B. ____________ for your enemies
Matthew 5:43-44 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Message Study Guide
Jesus on Relationships
Life Church – October 17, 2010
(Answer questions based on the message outline and verses)
Intro. Explain how God’s Word must affect our lives to be great in the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:19)?
What type of righteousness did the Pharisees and teachers of the law show (Matthew 5:20)?
1. In what way are words a window to the heart (Matthew 12:34)?
1A. In what ways does Jesus expand your understanding of the commandment “Do not murder” (Matthew 5:21-22)?
1B. Why is it important for disciples of Jesus to be promise keepers (Matthew 5:33,37 and Psalm 15:4)?
2A. How does Jesus expand your understanding of the commandment “Do not commit adultery” (Matthew 5:27-28)?
2B. Why do you think that Jesus is so intolerant of divorce (Matthew 5:31-32)?
2C. What do you think are the most serious threats against marriage in our society?
3A. How should we overcome our natural instinct to retaliate when we are hurt (Matthew 5:38-39 and Proverbs 15:1)?
3B. What kind of people are the hardest to love and pray for (Matthew 5:43-44)?
3C. Why is love the most powerful force on earth?