LESSON 3 Galilee to Judea Living Education Online— THL135c: Unit 3
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We draw close to God through prayer, Bible study, fasting, and meditation We are to be like little children in humility
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Christ lays out the principles to follow if our brother sins against us
Christ gives the ministry authority to bind and loose within the parameters of God’s law Christians must put the Kingdom of God first in their lives
Why did Christ perform a miracle to pay the temple tax? (Matt 17:24-27) How does the parable of the lost sheep (Matt 18:10-14) apply to us? Can you think of any examples where we could be implementing this lesson?
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Christ told His disciples not to forbid others from preaching in His name. What should our attitude be toward other Church of God groups? (Mark 9:40)
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What are the principles in dealing with offenses? What kind of "sins" is Christ referring to in this context?
When would the step “tell it to the church” need to be implemented? How is this carried out? Should a person's sin be announced before the whole congregation?
Points What are the guidelines and qualifications for leaders? What was the purpose of Jethro's advice? (Ex. 18:13) What are some examples in the Bible of procedure of judgment?
Explain the meaning of the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matt 18:21-35). How can we apply it to ourselves?
Living Education Online— THL135c
Memory Verses Matthew 18:2-4 Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:15 Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. Matthew 18:18 Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Exodus 18:21-22
Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. And let them judge the people at all times. Then it will be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they themselves shall judge. So it will be easier for you, for they will bear the burden with you.
*All verses taken from NKJV unless otherwise noted