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1. We are supposed to love our brother and forgive them if there is bitterness between us. We are supposed to turn the other cheek, but if we can't forgive our brother, how can we say that we are worshipping with a pure heart. Our heart is not where God wants it to be. We are mocking God if we are worshipping and we haven't repented of our sins. 2. We should go to our brother and reconcile our differences and repent of our sins. 3. We should do anything that is possible to reconcile the differences even if it takes more than two or more tries and do it as soon as possible. 4. No, we should humbly try to resolve any issues that are causing issues with you and your brother. 5. I'm sure that there are some situations that no matter how hard you try, a person will not reconcile, but after you do your part, just leave it in the hands of God.

1. Jesus is showing us that one is as bad as the other, because we are to love each other, be forgiving, not be mean spirited and we couldn't have any of these if we are guilty of calling someone a fool or killing someone. We are supposed to have pure hearts and these two things aren't showing purity. 2. In God's eyes, yes. Both os these are from a root of evil and not goodness. 3. I'm sure that we would change our ways and think twice about the way we treat all people.

1. Yes, some churches would like to abolish the Old Testament and preach only what's popular today in the modern world. Nothing is too bad in today's society. Two examples are abortions and homosexuality. Also, I've noticed that some ministers seldom preach from the Old Testament. 2. In a Church Christian legalism looks like there isn't standards that everyone goes by. Everyone does whatever they want to do and there isn't any peace. There usually is always confusion going on. 3. A church that has no moral standards probably would have a great many members, because they can do or say whatever they want. Since there wouldn't be any peace or love in this church, there would be confusion, back-bitting, and not very much "Word".

1. In verses 10-12 we should expect persecution since we said that we want to be like Christ and we should let our light shine as in verses 13-16 to let everyone know about Christ. We should gladly let them know what we went through, what God has done for us and how they should make a change in their lives to be Christ like. 2. Hiding our light probably upsets God after all He has done for us. Jesus shed His blood for us and then we are not willing to spread the word of his goodness. 3. We must go through suffering like Jesus did. We are no better than He is. 4. Yes, it was. 5. Yes, it is. 6. In order to see God, we must have a renewed mind. There should be a change in us. We should stop doing worldly things and live a renewed life.

What good is a light if it is hidden under a bowl? It does him or anyone else any good if the light does not shine where it can be seen. We are to be witnesses for Christ and show the world what He has done for us. Our praise shows others how good God has been to us and how we love and appreciate Him. When we show others how blessed we are and tell them how good God has been to us, it encourages them to want to try God for themselves.

1. A Christian who has lost his "saltiness" would probably not attend church regularly; not speak against anything that is not Christ like; go back to doing the things that they used to do; would not read their Bible regularly and wouldn't have time to spend with other Christian associates. 2. Yes, I believe that a believer would notice some changes in him/her self even though they may not want to admit it. 3. Secular people would notice that a Christian was "de-saltified" if the Christian went back to saying and doing the things that they had given up or not preaching to them about the sinful things they are doing. 4. A true Christian would notice that there has been a change, but they would try to find out what the problem is and pray with you to ask God for forgiveness. 5. Yes, if you pray and ask God for forgiveness, you can "resaltify" your life.

1. We should rejoice from persecution because if we are innocent and being persecuted, we are going through what Jesus did when He went to the cross for us. We are assured that if we go through persecution for Christ's sake we will be rewarded. 2. We won't be persecuted for pleasure, but for the side of righteousness. In the end, we will be reaching our goal in Heaven. 3. This makes me think about Jesus. After the persecution He went through, His Father rewarded Him by letting Him enter into Heaven. It is appropriate that we should have this same blessing as Jesus.

1. If you live by the Word of God and pattern your life after him, you will be able to see him. You can develop a close relationship with God by praying and reading His Word and you won't have time to think about the evil in this world. 2. "Chronic" sinners can't see God because their heart is filled with the things of the world. No matter how hard you try to show them things of righteousness, they don't understand, because their heart has been hardened. 3. You must go to God and ask him to purge the corruption of your heart and make it pure.

1. The world is living by the flesh and anything they want to do is considered righteous to them. Whatever makes them happy is ok. The world does not want anything to do with anything that is considered righteous. 2. I think that Jesus is referring to having a pure heart. If you are living like Christ taught us, you are living a pure life. If you follow the 10 Commandments or the Beatitudes, you are going in the right direction. 3. If you have an intense desire for righteousness, He has promised to fill you with all you ask for.

1. The world looks at the meek as being weak or as a coward. 2. Humility is important because Christ showed humility when he died on the cross for our sins. He was humble whenever He lived as a mere mortal when He was sinless. It takes being humble to live like Christ.

1. You must be humble and not think that because you have a relationship with God that you are superior to others. You must be humble to be a true Christian. 2. Mourning is necessary when there is no closeness with God and when you see so much injustice and degradation going on. We often accept sin and being ok. We mourn over people who do not believe in God. 3. Christians mourn over the lost people who continue to go against God's Word and who insist on living by the flesh.

1. You must be humble and not think that because you have a relationship with God that you are superior to others. You must be humble to be a true Christian. 2. Mourning is necessary when there is no closeness with God and when you see so much injustice and degradation going on. We often accept sin and being ok. We mourn over people who do not believe in God. 3. Christians mourn over the lost people who continue to go against God's Word and who insist on living by the flesh.

1. The first part states who are blessed and the second parts states what you will be blessed with if you obey these things. 2. I think that He wanted to make it clear to the leaders and the followers exactly what is required of everyone. 3. The Beatitudes and the Fruits of the Spirit are similar because they both tell you how God wants us to live our lives in order to possess the Kingdom.

1. It was appropriate to present these gifts to show honor to a king. 2. Even though Jesus was a baby, He deserved the honor and these gifts were the best that they had. These gifts were fit for a King. 3. Our time, our worship, our praise, our obediance and our tithes would be our gifts.

1. Even though Jesus was a baby, the Magi realized that this was the King that they had read about and they knew that He deserved the honor. 2. Their prostrating signified that they humbly worshipped Him, which showed their respect and honor toward Him. 3. We should do the same thing. We should show our honor and reverance to God by being humble. We should bow down when we pray and worship.

1. The star was a sign of the Messiah coming that had been prophesided many years before. This star also led them to the place where Jesus was born. 2. The Magi had read about the Christ-child, who was told that He was the King of the Jews and they wanted to see him for themselves and to worship him. 3. Number 24:17 prophesied this event and the Magi studied astrology and saw the change in the constellation.

1. & 2. Great joy that I have God in my life. Praise is how I honor God daily. Curiosity as what God looks like. Amazement when God brings about miracles in my life. Telling others of a God who is so magnificent. Thoughtful meditation that brings me closer to God in spirit. Trying to explain to others how good God is seems to be the hardest, because so many people do not believe and they have hardened their hearts to the Word. Witnessing is something that I need to work on. I get discouraged when they don't want to listen, but I keep on trying.

1&2. The three titles given by the angels were: Savior-deliverer, preserver, one who rescues; Christ-annointed; and Lord-master or owner 3. It tells me that he is God wrapped up in a human body. Nothing is too hard for God.

1. The message of Jesus was supposed to reach everyone from the poorest to the riches. I also think that since the Shepherds traveled they could spread the news to others. He also wanted everyone to know that he came for the poor also. 2. Jesus was sent as a servant and these humble beings showed the people that He was sent for the poor. 3. God wanted to show that Jesus was a God to be honored, but because of his humble birth, he showed that he was for all people.

1. Luke wanted to show that these rulers from history were real and if the unbeliever didn't believe anything else, he could check his History books and find these names. 2. He wanted to point out that Jesus was real, also, and the reason that he was born in a stable was also real.

1. Joseph was truly a righteous man. He was devoted to Mary and Jesus, obedient to God, faithful, just and merciful. 2. Joseph naming the child "Jesus" proved to the world that he accepted Jesus as his legal son.

1. I think that the virgin birth and the name "Immanuel" completed the fullfillment of the prophecy given by Isaiah to King Ahaz.

1. The name Jesus means "Yahweh saves", because Jesus was sent to save the people from their sins. 2. To confirm with Joseph in case there was any doubt that Mary was the one saying this. Hearing this from an Angel would convence Joseph that the child was not from man but from God.

1. Mary's options were limited. She didn't have a husband, so she would have been an outcast. She could have been stoned, or put out by her family, or put out of the city and become a prostitute. 2. Joseph was a righteous man and wanted to do the honorable thing, but he was also thinking about his own reputation. Because he was a good man, he did do the right thing.