Elders, deacons, teachers, and other leaders abusing their flocks sexually, financially, etc, has become a common story in our culture and many are wondering why it's so difficult to stop. I think it stems back to not following what Jesus said in Matthew 18. Jesus gave us a formula that, if used, would prevent so much tragedy before it occured. It's the formula for ex-communication and finding lost sheep! Enjoy and be blessed!

00:00 Intro & Announcements

02:35 Recap of Previous Teaching

08:56 Guardian Angels?

14:19 Jesus Created Organized Christianity to Protect His Sheep

21:06 Step 1: 1-on-1 Confrontation

30:45 Step 2: Intervention By Multiple Witnesses

33:47 Step 3: Punishment by Majority & Ex-communication

50:46 Examples & Goals of Ex-communication

01:04:51 Where 2 or 3 Are Gathered: What it Means

01:08:40 How the Virtue of Forgiveness Comes In

01:22:19 Marks of True Repentance

01:36:21 Summary & Outro