Murder, Anger & Reconciliation
Sunday, May 5th, 2024

 
Matthew 5:21-26

Unresolved anger destroys relationships and even lives.

GOD’s Story— Murder, Anger, & Reconciliation— Matthew 5:21-26  

Unresolved Anger is a Bigger Problem than You Think (21-22)  

With whom are you angry? ______________________________________

“Raca” = Aramaic term of hate. The worst thing you can think of saying to someone…
“You Fool!”—words intended to hurt are weapons intended to kill…

Don’t Approach God until You have Approached Your Brother/Sister (23-24)  
Our worship of God is affected by the condition of our relationships with others.  

Who has something against you?_________________________________

Settle Out of Court! (25-26)
 
Own Up, Pay Up, Man Up!—Don’t fight to be right!
1 Peter 4:8  Love must be done before it can be felt…

Ephesians 2:14-16  Jesus has put to death the hostility between us!

What did you discover in this story?_______________________________________
 
BIG Idea:  If we have been reconciled to God, we must also be reconciled to each other.

Invitation: “Go and be reconciled!”                                

Join us for a true adventure in the West!
We are headed to Montana to PineHaven Christian Ranch. We will be helping with ranch projects, cooking, cleaning and getting prepped for a new school year. We also get to have some fun with horseback riding, great food, great views and great community! First Meeting will be on May 19th at 12:15pm