Sermon Discussion Guide: 1/19/25

Sermon Recap

Title: Who am I to judge?

Text: Matthew 7:1-6

Big Idea: We can be right and still be wrong.

Outline:
1. The Principle (7:1-2)
2. The Illustration (7:3-5)
3. The Caution (7:6)

Discussion Questions

1. What do you think has led the unbelieving world to deem the Church as judgmental?

2. What teachings have you heard on this often cited set of verses?

3. What behaviors catch your attention the most and draw out judgmental conclusions about people?

4. How do address the log in your own eye practically? What have you found helpful in your own life?

5. How have you seen others address the “speck” in your eye as they confront things in your life that you need to deal with? Are they positive or negative examples of trying to do this?

6. What nuggets of wisdom have you acquired over the years regarding bringing truth before unbelievers?

7. What was most challenging to you from this text/sermon and how do you plan to keep it in front of you? How can the group help encourage you?