Episode 93
Summer on the Mount: Cleansing the Murderous Heart (Matthew 5:21-26) | Pastor Evan Jacobsen
Weekend Sermons Podcast · Compass Bible Church Hill Country
June 11, 20231h 0m
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Show Notes
Preaching Point: If we want to sufficiently deal with the hatred in our hearts we must trust in the righteousness of Christ who cleanses us from our guilt and and empowers us to love others.
Main Text: Matthew 5:21–26
Teaching Points:
- Abhor Your Unrighteous Anger (vv. 21-22)
- Pursue Proper Worship Through Your Reconciliation with Others (vv. 23-24)
- Reconcile with Others Now (vv. 25-26)
Application Questions:
- Write down one helpful observation or application from this week’s sermon.
- Read Genesis 9:6, Exodus 21:14 & Numbers 35:30-34. Why does God deal with murder so severely?
- Read 1 John 3:15 & Matthew 5:22. Since God considers our anger toward someone else murder, in what specific ways do you need to address your anger toward others?
- Read Proverbs 29:11 & 22, Ecclesiastes 7:9, & James 1:19-22. How do the truths in these verses challenge your outlook on anger?
- Read Isaiah 1:11-17, Psalm 66:18 & Psalm 51:16–17. How do you need to approach corporate and individual worship differently in light of these verses?
- Read Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:12-14, & Romans 12:17-21. What are the tools given to Christians to help them reconcile with others? Which tools have you been neglecting to use?
- Read Matthew 5:23-26 & John 13:34-35. Why does our reconciliation with others bring God glory?
- If there is anyone in this church you need to reconcile with, make it a point to reach out this week and coordinate a time to meet with them. Use the passages in Question 5 to help you reconcile with this person.
- If you have questions about what to do, talk with your LifeGroup leader or one of the pastors.