Main Point: Kingdom citizens reveal their identity in how they love their enemies
1. Kingdom Love Redefined (vv. 43-44)
2. Kingdom Identity Revealed (vv. 45-47)
3. Kingdom Perfection Required (v. 48)
Home Group Questions:
What stood out to you most from this passage or sermon? Why?
According to Jesus, what does it actually mean to love your enemies? And how is biblical love different from how our culture typically defines love?
Think of people that you may identify as a “difficult person” or “enemy” in your life right now. What makes loving that person hard for you?
How does understanding “common grace” (God’s kindness to all people) challenge your attitude toward others?
What are some practical ways you can love or show kindness to someone who has wronged you?
What would it look like for you to genuinely pray for someone who frustrates or hurts you?
Are there any relationships where you’ve been avoiding love, forgiveness, or reconciliation?