Point One: The Call of a Disciple Is Higher

Point Two: The Love of a Disciple is Deeper

Point Three: The Aim of a Disciple is Perfection

Discussion Questions:

Watch the past message, then choose questions to discuss with your Growth Group.

  1. What was something that stood out to you from this past Sunday’s message? Share what you learned and how it will impact your life.

  2. Read Matthew 5:38-48. When were you tempted to treat someone the way they treated you? How did God help you respond in a better way?

  3. Do you have any objections to what Jesus suggests in verses 39-42? What are those objections? Why do you have them?

  4. Are there situations in your life where you feel a desire for retribution?

  5. In verse 43-48, how seriously do you take Jesus’ command to love our enemies, pray for those who hurt us, and greet those who ignore us? Why is this important for you to do regularly?

  6. What can you do when you find it hard to love and pray for someone?

  7. What is your experience of praying for your enemies? What do we pray for them? How is that working for us?

  8. What reservations do you have about leaving punishment in God's hands? Consider God's sense of absolute justice. Do you think you could punish more effectively than God?

  9. How might Jesus’ final words, “Be perfect” be both a command and a promise?

  10. How will you and your group put into practice what you've learned today?