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.”