ric Roy 24 th March 2013 E Matthew 18:1 35 1 24/03/2013 - PDF document

24/03/2013 ric Roy – 24 th March 2013 E Matthew 18:1 – 35 1

24/03/2013 Matthew’s gospel • Not just a straightforward chronological record • Over 60% of the content is Jesus teaching • Includes five major “discourses” • Chapter 18 is the start of the fourth discourse and we will pick out six points 1. Humility Matthew 18:1-4 • A child-like attitude 2

24/03/2013 2. Acceptance Matthew 18:5 • Free of prejudice 3. Avoid the causes of sin Matthew 18:6-9 • Do not trip up others (verse 6) • Do not trip up yourself (verses 7-9) 3

24/03/2013 4. Care for others Matthew 18:10-14 • Each of us is individually important to God • That should inform how we treat each other 5. Honesty and integrity Matthew 18:15-20 • Do not spread gossip • Do not accuse • Seek to understand 4

24/03/2013 6. F orgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 • Forgive as often as needed • Forgive as you have been forgiven • Unforgiveness has the most severe consequences Key ingredients of kingdom life 1. Humility 2. Acceptance 3. Avoid the causes of sin 4. Care for others 5. Honesty and integrity 6. Forgiveness 5

24/03/2013 Notes will be on the table… 6