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Operating Under an Offense
Matthew 5:38-42
[38] “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ [39] But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. [40] And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. [41] And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. [42] Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.
DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”? Read and discuss Exodus 21:23-25, Leviticus 24:19-20, and Deuteronomy 19:21.
2. In what ways is this law of retaliation just?
3. How were the religious leaders and teachers of Jesus’ day reworking / perverting / twisting this Old Testament law?
4. Why is it so difficult not to retaliate or seek revenge when we are insulted or offended in some way?
5. Why should this passage not be interpreted as standing against Christians serving in the police and military? Discuss Romans 13:2-4.
6. In what ways do vv. 39-42 call us to non-retaliation, to relinquish our rights, to die to self, and to prioritize the good of others? How might Jesus’ words be applied in your situation? How does Romans 12:19-21 also encourage us?
7. How does 1 Peter 2:23-24 give us the supreme example of and reason for this way of life? Why is hoping in God so essential?
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Matthew 5:38-42
[38] “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ [39] But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. [40] And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. [41] And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. [42] Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.
DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”? Read and discuss Exodus 21:23-25, Leviticus 24:19-20, and Deuteronomy 19:21.
2. In what ways is this law of retaliation just?
3. How were the religious leaders and teachers of Jesus’ day reworking / perverting / twisting this Old Testament law?
4. Why is it so difficult not to retaliate or seek revenge when we are insulted or offended in some way?
5. Why should this passage not be interpreted as standing against Christians serving in the police and military? Discuss Romans 13:2-4.
6. In what ways do vv. 39-42 call us to non-retaliation, to relinquish our rights, to die to self, and to prioritize the good of others? How might Jesus’ words be applied in your situation? How does Romans 12:19-21 also encourage us?
7. How does 1 Peter 2:23-24 give us the supreme example of and reason for this way of life? Why is hoping in God so essential?
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