Reconciliation 101
Before offering your gift at the alter, Jesus says to do this if you remember someone has something against you.
What is “go and be reconciled to them first”?
This Bible chapter includes the line “Knowledge puffs up while love builds up.”
What is “1 Corinthians 8”?
Wanting what your friend has is given this name.
What is coveting?
According to the notes, a mutual faith in this Person is the “infrastructure for fruitful friendships”.
Who is Jesus?
This verse says every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of lights.
Whats is James 1:17?
In Matthew 18, the first step when a brother or sister sins against you is to do this- just the two of you.
What is “go and point out their fault privately (face to face)”?
The notes say disagreements about faith and doctoring often fall into these three tiers.
What are “primary, secondary and tertiary”?
Psalm 55 is connected in the notes to betrayal by this friend and counselor of David.
Who is “Ahithophel”?
Proverbs compares godly friendship to this tool sharpening itself- symbolizing mutual growth.
What is iron? (Iron sharpening iron)
“Ask… seek… knock” describes this repeated posture toward God when we’re in need.
What is asking, seeking, and knocking (Matthew 7:7-11)?
If they won’t listen, Jesus says to bring this many additional people so “every matter” is established.
What are “one or two others”?
The notes list “the Lordship of Jesus” as an example of this level of issue.
What is a “primary issue”?
In Exodus 32:1-4, Aaron fashioned this idol from the people’s gold jewelry.
What is “the golden calf”?
Galatians calls believers to do this for one another- fulfilling the law of Christ.
What is to carry (bear) one another’s burdens?
The notes compare God to a parent who wouldn’t give “a stone when asked for this basic food”.
What is bread?
The notes emphasize that whether you're the offender or offended, you are instructed to be this kind of person in the process.
What is “the initiating party”?
Paul says if his food choice causes a brother or sister to fall into sin, hell never do this again.
What is eat meat?
The notes warn that healthy boundaries protect us from turning friends into this.
What is an “idol”?
The notes say it isn’t sinful to have friends who aren’t Christians- partly because believers are called to make disciples in this passage.
What is Matthew 28:19?
The document says we can trust in God to provide good things because He didn't even withhold this greatest gift.
What is His son Jesus (Romans 8:32)?
The notes call God “a God of reconciliation,” citing the New Testament reference.
What is “2 Corinthians 5:18”?
In Philippians 3:12-16, Paul describes straining ahead and pressing on towards this.
What is “the goal- to win the prize of God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus”?
Paul oppose Peter (Cephas) “to his face” in the city when Peter withdrew from Gentiles out of fear.
What is “Antioch”?
The notes warn it can be dangerous not to have friends who care for you in this specific way.
What is spiritually? (Friends who care for your soul/faith)
The burden of making friends doesn’t ultimately rest on us; the notes say we should release that burden to this Provider.
Who is God (the Lord)?