First Be Reconciled To Your Brother
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Matthew 5:21-26
Key Verse 24
“24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”
V.21-22
How does Jesus expand on the commandment: You shall not murder?
What does it mean to be liable to judgment, council, and the hell of fire?
How can we escape liability and judgment? (James 2:12-13)
V.23-24
If you are angry with your brother, will you be able to have fellowship with God and make offerings? Why or why not? (Gen 4:3-7)
What does God truly desire of us? (Hosea 6:6)
How can we reconcile with our brothers/sisters? (2 Corinthians 5:18-21)
V.25-26
Why should we come to terms quickly with those whom we are angry with?
Will we be able to have fellowship with God if we are thrown in prison?(Matthew 18:32-35)
How can we get out of prison?