Right Side Up: True or False

by Rev. Grant Armstrong
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Matthew 7:1-29 
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SERMON NOTES:

I. God will judge us by the same standard we use to judge others.

II. Empathy and understanding make the Golden Rule golden.

III. Not everyone accepts God’s widespread invitation.

IV. Accepting Christ’s call prepares us to weather the storms.

 

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION

- Who is your favorite TV talent show judge and why?

- How do you compare/contrast Jesus' teaching about judgement in this passage with Paul's instruction to the church in 1 Corinthians 5:12-13?

- How is the Golden Rule Matthew 7:12 an invitation to understanding and empathy?

- How does a concept of Christ's unconditional love reconcile with His teaching about a narrow road to life that is difficult to travel?

- During the Sermon on the Mount, where has Jesus made you aware of some sandy foundations in your life? How is God calling you to build on a more solid foundation?

- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?