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Wisdom in Relationships
Watch a short video that explains Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 7:1-12 about not judging others, throwing pearls to pigs, and dealing with the plank in your eye.
Reflect
In this section of teaching, what kind of trap is Jesus warning his followers about?
When we feel the desire to judge others, what two things does Jesus encourage us to do instead? (See Matthew 7:1-5.)
Jesus advises people not to cast “pearls in front of pigs.” How would you describe the wisdom he’s communicating through that metaphor?
Matthew 7:7-8 is sometimes used to support the idea that God gives people anything and everything they ask for. But in the larger context of Matthew 7:1-2, how might we interpret his words?
In Matthew 5:17 and Matthew 7:12, notice the repeated phrase “the Torah and the Prophets.” What might these two bookend verses tell us about Jesus’ message in this section?
Reflect on any other themes or topics that came up after watching the video. Jesus’ Golden Rule is a simple yet challenging way to live. What kinds of situations would make it most difficult to follow Jesus’ instruction?
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Sermon on the Mount
Episode 1
Intro to the Sermon on the Mount
Explore an introduction to the largest collection of Jesus' teachings in the first episode of Sermon on the Mount.
Episode 2
The Beatitudes
Jesus begins this collection of teachings with a section often referred to as the Beatitudes. Learn how these surprising statements describe the arrival of God's Kingdom.
Episode 3
Jesus Fulfills the Law
Jesus offers a bold vision of doing right that is grounded in God's wisdom. Learn how this vision fulfills the teachings of the Torah.
Episode 4
Murder, Adultery, and Divorce
Learn how Jesus explains three biblical laws by confronting the desires that drive behavior.
Episode 5
Oaths, Retaliation, and Enemy Love
Explore how Jesus reveals God’s wisdom underneath Old Testament laws about oaths, revenge, and enemies in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5.
Episode 6
Warnings About Religious Practices
What does religious hypocrisy look like? Explore three examples from Jesus in Matthew 6:1-8 and his warnings about the temptation to become a hypocrite.
Episode 7
The Lord’s Prayer
In a short prayer, Jesus shows us how to align our desires with the purposes of God’s Kingdom.
Episode 8
Wealth and Worry
Watch an explainer video to discover what Jesus teaches in key Bible verses about wealth and possessions in the Sermon on the Mount.
Episode 9
Wisdom in Relationships
Watch a short video that explains Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 7:1-12 about not judging others, throwing pearls to pigs, and dealing with the plank in your eye.
Episode 10
The Choice
Watch as we explain the three images Jesus uses to illustrate the choice his followers face in responding to his call to follow him.