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We are examining how we should live for God yet why does it feel so unnatural and why is it so hard... to love our enemies? How do we do this?
Matthew 5:38-48
Romans 12:10,12:17-21,13:4,5:10
Acts 14:16-17
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
Jesus' new normal changed how we should deal with anger, revenge, and retaliation.
Sermon discussion topics for parents to use with their children:
- Give an Old Testament example of how God's people sought revenge.
- Give a New Testament example of how God's people are to seek revenge.
- What changed?
- What did Paul mean by Heap coals of fire on your enemy's head?
Scott Graubard
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
Love your enemies is a simple directive, but extremely difficult for us humans to fulfill. It is easier to hold onto hate, revenge, and the desire for retaliation. Especially now when all our feelings are permanently displayed online for the world to see. Yet still Jesus says love your enemies!
Chris Bowser
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
Why is it so hard to follow God's commands to turn the other cheek, to not speak evil about those who do it to us or to not seek revenge? We will look at this as we continue through Peter. What is really amazing is how our response to such circumstances tells us and the world a lot about the Kingdom of God.
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Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:
- What is your first reaction when people are mean to you or say bad things about you?
- What does the Bible tell us about how we are supposed to respond?
- What encouragements does Peter give to help us do the right thing?
- Why is our response both shocking to the world and important for them to see?
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
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