Tag: Matthew 5:38-48

• Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Matthew 5 38-48

  

  We are studying Matthew 5:38-48 for Sunday, July 21 – Jesus’ teaching that deeply informs Christian commitment to the principle of non-retaliation. [Some notes on this text are here.] Here are a few questions we might want to think about before class, or discuss in class: In v39, Jesus says not to “resist an evildoer.” […]

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  July 19, 2019

  Text of the Week – Questions

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• Study Notes – Matthew 5 38-48

  

  We are studying Matthew 5:38-48 for Sunday, July 21. This is Jesus’ summation of “the antitheses,” that concludes with what may be Jesus’ most difficult command: being perfect, by loving our enemies. [Some questions on the text are here.] Here are my notes on this text: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: We are still working our way […]

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  July 17, 2019

  Text of the Week – Notes

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