Israel was given a very clear instruction: Do not take the life of another human. They got very caught up in the physical aspect, and Jesus came to show us that it is not enough to simply stay your hand from physically stealing a life. Your thoughts, words, actions and inactions either contribute to the flourishing and growth towards Jesus of someone, or they leave them marching towards death. Who are we letting die to sin because of our biases? Because of our need to feel better than someone? 

Group Life Questions:

1. Which passage of Scripture from today's sermon stuck with you?

- Matthew 19:1-12

- Isaiah 59:15-21

- Matthew 5:21-26

- Matthew 25:31-46

- Matthew 18:21-35

- Matthew 5:43-48

- Romans 12:9-21

2. What arguments or justifications have you heard for Old Testament violence, if any?

3. Does Jesus' vision of the Kingdom of God have room for violence at all?

4. Have you ever been "left for dead", where it feels as though a choice you made was the last straw for someone? Have you ever felt that way towards someone and their decisions?

5. Who have you stopped praying for to find life? Who do you need to start praying for?