Of Millstones and Guardian Angels - Gospel of Matthew Part 25
Oct 22, 2018
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The podcast explores Matthew Chapter 18 and Jesus' teachings on resolving conflicts and relational problems within his kingdom. It discusses the importance of self-discovery and growth for becoming a life-giving member of Jesus' family. The chapter also delves into the disciples' struggle to understand Jesus' true identity and the implications for their community. Additionally, it explores topics such as causing others to stumble, the concept of hell, guardian angels, and the significance of honesty and repentance within the church community.
Becoming a life-giving member of Jesus' family means being aware of our character flaws and actively working towards growth and transformation.
Jesus encourages his followers to take responsibility for their own actions and to care for others within the community.
Deep dives
Understanding the Upside-Down Kingdom
Jesus invites his disciples into a new vision of the world, the Kingdom of God, which challenges their understanding of others and their own status. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and recognizing how our actions can unknowingly hurt others. Becoming a life-giving member of Jesus' family means being aware of our character flaws and actively working towards growth and transformation.
Resolving Conflicts and Relational Problems
In Matthew chapter 18, Jesus teaches his disciples practical ways to address conflicts and relational issues within the community of Jesus. He warns against causing others to stumble and emphasizes the seriousness of the consequences. Jesus encourages his followers to take responsibility for their own actions and to care for others within the community.
The Paradoxical Mercy of Hell
Jesus discusses the concept of hell in the context of the consequences of our own sin. He highlights the importance of addressing our character flaws and actively seeking transformation. Jesus uses vivid imagery, such as self-mutilation, to emphasize the seriousness of addressing our own sin and the potential consequences if we persist in hurting others. He underscores the significance of taking our relationships within the community seriously and recognizing that each disciple has value and advocates for them before God.
Call to Repentance and Change
Jesus calls his disciples to repentance and change as they participate in taking the bread and the cup. He acknowledges the challenges and struggles they may face in addressing their sin and hurting others. However, he also reminds them of his love, commitment, and the transformative power of his death and resurrection.
This episode takes us into Matthew Chapter 18. Jesus was taking a road trip, and then he decided to go on a solo march towards Jerusalem for Passover. He had been trying to invite his disciples specifically (his closest followers). This chapter focuses on resolving conflicts and relational problems within the kingdom of Jesus.
It is full of practical teachings about what the kingdom of God looks like on the personal, individual relationship level. It starts here, with Jesus urging his disciples to become a student of their own character flaws and how they hurt others without knowing it. It invites followers of Jesus into a journey of self-learning.
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