Gateway Visalia
Anger, Relationships, and Reconciliation
Matthew 5:21-26 Pastor Lance Ainsworth February 6th & 9th, 2025 Anger, Relationships, and Reconciliation.
Locations & Times
GateWay Church
1100 S Sowell St, Visalia, CA 93277, USA
Thursday 6:45 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
Introduction
Matthew 5:21-26 NASB
21 “You have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not commit murder’ and ‘Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the court.’
21 “You have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not commit murder’ and ‘Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the court.’
“You have heard...” Jesus presents six antitheses in Matthew Chapter 5 to help us better understand God’s will for His people.
6th Commandment – You shall not murder.
The Pharisees looked for exemptions to the law, and Jesus raised the standard of the law.
22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘You good-for-nothing,’ shall be guilty before the supreme court; and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell.
“good-for-nothing” – raca – empty minded
“you fool” – mōros – not worth saving
“fiery hell” – Gahenna – represents divine judgment
“you fool” – mōros – not worth saving
“fiery hell” – Gahenna – represents divine judgment
Who is guilty of breaking the 6th commandment?
The murderer, the angry, the insulter, and the condemner.
The murderer, the angry, the insulter, and the condemner.
Man’s greatest need and God’s greatest gift is forgiveness.
23 Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.
Bugable and Hugable.
Extra credit doesn’t work in God’s Kingdom.
Extra credit doesn’t work in God’s Kingdom.
Seek reconciliation.
Admit you were wrong.
Never call names.
Never raise your voice.
Never get historical.
Never say “never” or “always.”
Never quote your pastor in an argument.
Never call names.
Never raise your voice.
Never get historical.
Never say “never” or “always.”
Never quote your pastor in an argument.
25 Make friends quickly with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way, so that your opponent may not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I say to you, you will not come out of there until you have paid up the last cent.
Reconcile sooner than later.
Numbers 6:24-26 NASB
24 The Lord bless you, and keep you;
25 The Lord make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
26 The Lord lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace.’
24 The Lord bless you, and keep you;
25 The Lord make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
26 The Lord lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace.’
The Way
Pastor Lance Ainsworth, Matthew 5:21-26
February 6
Anger, Relationships, and Reconciliation.
Prayer Requests:
Group Discussion: Has there been a moment when you were able to reconcile with a brother/sister in Christ? Share how that unfolded.
Read Aloud: Matt. 5:21-26
1. v.22 “But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty...” How are murder and unrighteous anger related in the text? If anger is an emotion, how do we manage it for good?
2. v.23-24 “Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.” How can unresolved conflict affect our worship to God? Read 1 John 4:19. Is there anybody you have wronged that you need to seek reconciliation with?
3. v.25-26 “Make friends quickly with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way, so that your opponent may not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I say to you, you will not come out of there until you have paid up the last cent.” How does reconciliation with an “opponent” differ than with a “brother?” How does Jesus’ practical advice on dealing with legal matters help us?
Pastor Lance Ainsworth, Matthew 5:21-26
February 6
Anger, Relationships, and Reconciliation.
Prayer Requests:
Group Discussion: Has there been a moment when you were able to reconcile with a brother/sister in Christ? Share how that unfolded.
Read Aloud: Matt. 5:21-26
1. v.22 “But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty...” How are murder and unrighteous anger related in the text? If anger is an emotion, how do we manage it for good?
2. v.23-24 “Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.” How can unresolved conflict affect our worship to God? Read 1 John 4:19. Is there anybody you have wronged that you need to seek reconciliation with?
3. v.25-26 “Make friends quickly with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way, so that your opponent may not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I say to you, you will not come out of there until you have paid up the last cent.” How does reconciliation with an “opponent” differ than with a “brother?” How does Jesus’ practical advice on dealing with legal matters help us?