Pastor Brent Brewer exposits the text from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount regarding anger. Matthew 5:21-26 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny." Sermon Notes: A disciple of Jesus will manifest righteousness in their responses to others. (1) The Requirement of the Law (v.21-22) (2) Reconciliation with a Brother (v.23-24) (3) Reconciliation with an Accuser (v 25-26) Discussion Questions: 1. Why does Matthew connect murder with anger (Matt. 5:21-22)? What does anger show us about our heart condition toward others? What are some “respectable sins” Christians fail to pay attention to? How should we fight sin in our life? 2.Why is it important for Christians to be reconciled to their brother (Matt. 5:23-24)? Is there anyone you need to be reconciled with?refo 3. A disciple of Jesus will manifest righteousness to others. Why is it important that Christians live out the faith they profess? What are some traps Christians fall into when it comes to holy living?