Prominent Bible scholar Don Carson has suggested that Matthew 7:1 may now be the Bible’s best known verse. Jesus said, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Being ‘non-judgemental’ is seen by many these days as an indicator of their broad mindedness and moral prowess. But later in Matthew 7:15 Jesus warns to beware of false prophets, calling them “wolves in sheep’s clothing”. Isn’t that a judgement? Is it even possible to live without making judgements of any kind?
The challenge posed by Matthew 7:1-12 is this: If it is wrong sometimes to form judgements, when is it right to? To judge or not to judge? That is the question. And what does all of this have to do with asking, seeking and knocking, and the “Golden Rule’?
Suggested household worship for Sunday 19th April, 2020
The following aspects of a worship service are included as a suggested guide to worshipping as a household.
Read Psalm 15
Discuss the sort of person who will dwell on Yahweh’s (the LORD’s) holy hill.
Prayer of praise and confession in light of Psalm 15
Sing along with YouTube song.
Read James 1:5-8 & 17 and pray for
each other | our church | our nation |our world
Watch Kid’s Talk with Colin Buchanan
https://youtu.be/WGIs-3HS6RY
Sing along with YouTube song.
Read Matthew 7:1-12
Watch the below YouTube video as Steve Messer teaches on Matthew 6:25-34
Or listen to the below Sermon Audio
Pray in response to Matthew 7:1-12
With God’s help what must we now do or not do?
Sing along with YouTube song.
Benediction
Read Hebrews 13:20-21 together
20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.