A Sunday Sermon edition of Wilderness Wanderings!\xa0 The text of Matthew 5:33-48. Dive In discussion questions are below for further reflection!
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1.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How does the Ascension of Jesus impact our appreciation of this text?
\xa02.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How do you easily white-wash Jesus\u2019 command, \u201cdo not swear an oath at all?\u201d What can you do to move closer to keeping it? Does it bother you when the state insists you swear an oath? Should it?
\xa03.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What is the first surprise in Jesus comments about \u2018no revenge\u2019? What is the second surprise? What should we do if our response to evil does not produce good results? Why does Jesus tell us not to seek vengeance?
\xa04.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Who are your enemies? Why does Jesus tell us that in loving our enemies we will be children of the Father? Reflect on this regarding your own Christian experience.