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b'In his Pentecost 17 sermon Clay Nelson explores Matthew\'s conflict resolution techniques for the church.\\n\\n"Scholars make a compelling case that Jesus never intended to create the church. Apparently they don\\u2019t think he was that stupid to ask for that much trouble. But just two weeks ago we heard the opposite. Matthew\\u2019s gospel tells us Jesus made Peter the cornerstone on which he would build his church. While Jesus would roll his eyes at this self-serving claim, the assertion did succeed in giving Matthew\\u2019s gospel prominence over the others in the church\\u2019s eyes. That\\u2019s why it comes first in the New Testament.\\n\\nThis week we hear why Jesus would\\u2019ve scorned the idea of having a church. Apparently it is already in conflict. We know this because Matthew already has Jesus teaching the church conflict resolution techniques. The irony is not lost on us. An institution founded on a gospel of peace and love is rift with disagreement right from the start."\\n\\nFull text at http://www.stmatthews.org.nz/nav.php?sid=448&id=872'