Q: Name something in life that has a limit?
Q: Are limits good or are they bad?
Matthew 5:38-42
Q: What are some things that stand out as being very extreme in this scripture?
Q: How would you respond in these situations?
Q: What potential negatives/positives do you think would come from obeying this scripture?
Q: Do you think most people obey this scripture? Why wouldn’t they? (Fear, uncomfortable, etc.)
[v. 21-24]
Q: According to this scripture – What was limitation or the common thinking that Jesus is confronting?
Q: Have you ever hated someone before? Or even been angry with someone?
Q: Do you think most people think that being angry with someone or hating someone is a big deal?
Q: What does Jesus say is worst – Being angry with someone or murdering someone? Q: Why?
[v. 27-30]
Q: What was the common thinking that Jesus is confronting here?
Q: Why do you think Jesus says that lust is just as bad as adultery?
Q: How does the Bible say we should deal with our sin? (Cut off the things that cause us to sin)
Q: What are some things that can cause people to sin?
[v. 31-32]
Q: According to this scripture – What was the status quo view on divorce before Jesus? (Certificate)
Q: What does Jesus say that’s different?
Q: Why do you think God is so strong on people not getting divorced?
Q: Why do you think so many married couples get divorced today?
[v. 33-37]
Q: What was the normal understanding behind taking oaths? (Must fulfill them)
Q: Does the Bible say that making oaths or commitments is bad?
Q: Why is it important to let your “yes” be “yes” and your “no” be “no”?
Q: What are some oaths that people can make today?
Q: Now that you’ve seen some of the limits that people set on their faith in Jesus’ day – What are some
limits that people put on their faith in today’s day? (How much time, how much money they give, etc. )
Challenge: Don’t have any limits in your faith. Must be willing to “Do anything, go anywhere, and
give up anything.”