193 Building Christian Community - Matthew 18

We begin this chapter with a discussion as to who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus brings in a child and tells them they must become as little children. Then the importance of a person that has wondered away is illustrated by the story of the lost sheep who Jesus searches for while the flock is left in the open fields. He is making the point that He will risk the safety of the flock to search for the lost. Then the process for building community and dealing with disputes that could disrupt that community are presented. The chapter concludes with a parable that emphasizes the importance of forgiveness. The pdf for this episode can be found at www.rediscoveringgod.ca