Formation in Relationships (Matthew 7:1-12)

"Formation in Relationships" (Matthew 7:1-12)
Sermon on the Mount: A Kingdom Upside Down
Sunday, September 10th

Logs and Specks (Matt 7:1-5)
What do we have to do first to help others?
Dogs and Hogs (Matt 7:6)
How can we practice discernment in our relationships with non-believers?
Bread and Stones (Matt 7:7-12)
What is the Golden Rule
“Do Unto Others What You Would Have Them Do To You”

Community Group Questions
In what areas of your life are you most likely to be judgmental of someone (e.g. finances, work, health, parenting, marriage, emotions, etc.)?
What is the difference between church discipline (Matt 18:15-20; 1 Cor 5) and sinfully judging a brother or sister?
Why would you not want to be judged with the same same standard you judge others (7:2)?
What aspect of the way God has treated you in the gospel should compel you to be humble and patient instead of judgmental?
How can you discern when you are throwing your pearls before pigs and wasting your time sharing the Gospel with someone who is attacking you (Matt 7:6).
Why is it astounding that God hears and responds to your prayers? If God hears you, why is it important to pray persistently? Why does he want you to pray more than once for your needs?
What is the difference between casual prayer and expectant prayer? What prayers can you look back on and be glad that God did not answer in the way you initially wanted?
How did God answer the prayer better than you asked? How brave are your prayers? Are they filled with needs that you can accomplish on your own or needs that require God to provide?
What is the Golden Rule and how can you apply it in your life this coming week?

Resources for "Formation in Relationships"
Audio - https://rainiervalleychurch.com/latest-sermons
Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRRRVWLEcE8