<< Previous | Index | Next >>"THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW" Chapter Eighteen Answering a question by His disciples, Jesus taught the need for child-like humility and the danger of offenses to others and to self (1-11), followed with the parable of the lost sheep (12-14). Further instructions included how to deal with a sinning brother (15-20) and the need for a forgiving heart illustrated by the parable of the unforgiving servant (21-35). POINTS TO PONDER * The need for humility, and concern for others in the kingdom * Dealing with a sinning brother, and the importance of forgiveness REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) What are the main points of this chapter? - Kingdom greatness and the danger of offenses - Mt 18:1-11 - The parable of the lost sheep - Mt 18:12-14 - Discipline and prayer - Mt 18:15-20 - The parable of the unforgiving servant - Mt 18:21-35 2) Who will be greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (1-5) - Those who are converted and humble themselves like a little child 3) How old was the little child that Jesus used as an example? (6) - Old enough to believe, old enough to sin 4) What types of offenses does Jesus warn against? (6-9) - Being an offense to believing children, and letting personal weakness cause you to sin 5) What parable illustrates the Father’s concern for the lost? (12-14) - The parable of the lost sheep 6) In dealing with a sinning brother, what steps should be taken? (15-18) - Go and tell the brother his fault between you and him alone - If that doesn’t work, take one or two more with you to serve as witnesses - If that doesn’t work, tell it to the church - If that doesn’t work, then no longer associate with him 7) What increases the likelihood that God will answer prayer? (19-20) - When two or three pray together 8) How many times should we be willing to forgive a brother? (21-22) - Up to seventy times seven (490); cf. seven times in one day, Lk 17:3-4 9) What grave warning is in the parable of the unforgiving servant? (33) - "So My heavenly Father also will do to you..."<< Previous | Index | Next >>
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