Christ gave His church clear instructions for how to deal with serious conflict between Christians.1. Understanding public courts vs. the courts of the church. (v.1-6)2. Understanding reconciliation in a Christian manner. (v.7-8) 3. Understanding the gospel, and its implications.(v.9-11)About what issue must we become zealous?Who will co-judge at the end of the world? Mt. 19:28, Rev. 20:4How are Christians supposed to relate to each other? Eph. 4:16What is the future for the unrepentant? Hebrews 10:26-27

The works that Jesus does in the Father's name testify to who Jesus is.-1. The Interest of the People -vs. 22-26--2. The Security of the Sheep -vs. 27-28--3. The Father's Unity with the Son -vs. 29-30-

Christ calls us to follow Him, and He provides spiritual guides. -1. Many people claim to be our spiritual guides. -v.14-15a--2. God has raised up true spiritual guides for us. -v.15b-19--3. True spiritual guides show kingdom power and love. -v.20-21--When needing guidance, whom do you follow---To whom should we listen and whom should we follow-- Eph. 5-1-How does truth-falsehood relate to our daily living-- 3 John 3-What role does power and reigning have in guidance-- Rev. 20-6

Christ calls us to follow Him, and He provides spiritual guides. 1. Many people claim to be our spiritual guides. (v.14-15a)2. God has raised up true spiritual guides for us. (v.15b-19)3. True spiritual guides show kingdom power and love. (v.20-21)When needing guidance, whom do you follow?To whom should we listen and whom should we follow? Eph. 5:1How does truth/falsehood relate to our daily living? 3 John 3What role does power and reigning have in guidance? Rev. 20:6

The works that Jesus does in the Father's name testify to who Jesus is.1. The Interest of the People (vs. 22-26)2. The Security of the Sheep (vs. 27-28)3. The Father's Unity with the Son (vs. 29-30)