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

1. How does Jesus expand on the commandment: You shall not murder?

2. What does it mean to be liable to judgment, council, and the hell of fire?

3. How can we escape liability and judgment? (James 2:12-13)

V.23-24

1. 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)

2. What does God truly desire of us? (Hosea 6:6)

3. How can we reconcile with our brothers/sisters? (2 Corinthians 5:18-21)

V.25-26

1. Why should we come to terms quickly with those whom we are angry with?

2. Will we be able to have fellowship with God if we are thrown in prison?(Matthew 18:32-35)

3. How can we get out of prison?