Reconciliation vs Autonomy
Reconciliation v. Autonomy
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be exploring the relational priorities and practices Jesus gives for his church in Matt 5.21-48. We believe that Jesus knows best – he’s the wisest teacher to have ever lived – and doing relationships as he describes them will always lead to flourishing for us and others. We believe that Jesus modeled all of these relational priorities and practices, showing us in his life how we ought to live. And we believe that Jesus has given us – in his life, death, resurrection, and gift of his Spirit – all the resources we need to live this kind of life together.
Text: Matt 5:21-26
Relationship Homework:
Relationship Inventory: Is there a relationship the Spirit is highlighting?
Bring it to the Lord: What do you want me to see, own, understand, and then do about it?
Find a gospel partner: One person to reflect, discuss, and help discern how to move toward reconciliation.
Take the risk: What step do you need to take?
Community Discussion:
In what ways, according to Jesus, is anger like murder?
What makes repairing relationship difficult for you?
How does the gospel empower us to forgive and reconcile?
April 19th, 2026