Week of February 20, 2011

1. Read Matthew 6:38-42.
2. When you were a child, what fights did you get into?
3. What was the original intent of "eye for eye" and "tooth for tooth"?
4. What was Jesus' intent in saying "Do not resist an evil person"? Do you think Jesus was exaggerating here (like in 5:29-30)? Why or why not?
5. How does this teaching best apply to your life right now?
6. Read Matthew 6:43-48.
7. As a child, who was your "Public Enemy Number 1"? Why? Is there someone that you find difficult to love today? Why?
8. Reading this passage, what does love involve: prayer? action? unconditional positive regard? perfect grace from God?
9. Do you feel like you need freedom from bitterness and retaliation? How does this teaching help you, or is it overwhelming?