BIG PICTURE: Christ’s Church is made up flawed individuals, and we’ve been known to do some really harmful and hurtful things. Jesus instructs us on how to treat our fellow church members – especially when one of us has blown it.
TEXT: Matthew 18:1-35
KEY VERSE: “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:19-20
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“Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” – V 1
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“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” – v 6
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“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” – v 10
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“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.” – v 15
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“I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” – v 22