Étude 1 sur 3 · Le sermon sur la montagne (6), le meurtre, l’offrande et le pardon

  1. Étude 1 : Le sermon sur la montagne (6), le meurtre, l’offrande et le pardon
  2. Étude 2 : Discipline dans l'Eglise et le pardon
  3. Étude 3 : La réconciliation

From the second to the third Passover festival

  • PER090 The Sermon on the Mount (6), murder, offerings, and forgiveness

    The sixth part of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:21–26), this pericope examines Jesus' teaching on murder, offering and forgiveness. Jesus deepens the fifth commandment by showing that anger and contempt towards one's brother are spiritually as serious as murder itself. He contrasts the letter of Pharisaic law with God's original spirit and affirms that sincere forgiveness alone, rather than an offering, restores a normal relationship. The warning is eschatological: without reconciliation, there is Gehenna.

    Matthew 5.21-26 (King James Version) :
    Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week

  • PER203 Discipline in the Church and forgiveness

    Pericope 203 presents Jesus’ teaching on church discipline and forgiveness, at Capernaum in September AD 32. Matthew 18.15-22 and Luke 17.3-4 develop brotherly correction, the authority of the Church, communal prayer and unlimited forgiveness (seventy times seven). These themes form the foundation of a Christian ethic of relationships centered on reconciliation and divine mercy.

    Matthew 18.21-22 (King James Version) :
    Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Word of a Friend

  • PDA003 Reconciliation

    The article stresses the universal need for reconciliation with God because of sin, according to Paul’s writings. Despite the indifference of many, the violation of God’s law brings about a spiritual separation. Through Jesus, reconciliation is possible, avoiding eternal hell. Everyone will have to answer for their choices before God.

    Deuteronomy 6.5 (King James Version) :
    And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Further reading
  • ANN116 Salvation

    L'article examine le salut comme un élément crucial du dessein divin, accentuant son importance à travers le ministère de Jésus. Il explique comment le…