- In Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says “You have heard it said… But I tell you…” six different times. Why do you think Jesus is trying to communicate by saying that?
- In today’s passage, Jesus says: “Anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.” This sounds harsh, doesn’t it? What do we do with this statement? What does that statement mean to you?
- What does reconciliation and genuinely seeking forgiveness look like? How might we approach settling matters quickly with our adversary?
- How might “building a fence” be helpful for us? In what ways might “building a fence” be a hindrance?
- In what ways might we be better able to “keep tabs on our intent”?
- What does “making room for grace” look like for us? …for others?
- What might “paying the wages of justice” look like in our lives?
