Aug 23
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- When Jesus forbids judging, does he mean that his disciples are never to judge? How would you argue for your view?
- What kind of judgment does Jesus have in view? How would you argue for this from the context?
- Five words starting with the letter “P” we given to clarify Jesus’ teaching about judgement: Pharisee, position or place, proportionate, pleasing, and perception. Can you recall the clarifying points that were made using each of these words?
- What does Jesus have to say in verses 39-42 about perception? Why is it important for us to have a clear view of sin if we hope to judge justly? Why must start by seeing our own sin? How will this help us to judge mercifully?
- What is the meaning of the passage about trees and their fruit? What does this teaching have to do with the theme of judging?
