1. What is the meaning of Matthew 18:17?

2. How should the church respond to unrepentant sin according to Matthew 18:17?

3. What does "treat him as a pagan" mean in Matthew 18:17 context?

4. How does Matthew 18:17 align with 1 Corinthians 5:11 on church discipline?

5. Why is church involvement crucial in resolving conflicts, per Matthew 18:17?

6. How can Matthew 18:17 guide us in maintaining church purity today?

7. What does Matthew 18:17 mean by treating someone "as a pagan or a tax collector"?

8. How does Matthew 18:17 align with the concept of forgiveness in Christianity?

9. What historical context influenced the writing of Matthew 18:17?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 18?

11. What does the Bible say about excommunication?

12. In 2 Corinthians 2:5–7, does Paul’s instruction to forgive the offender contradict Jesus’s approach to dealing with sin in Matthew 18?

13. How should church members address criticism of their pastor?

14. How should Christians handle personal offenses?1. How does the process of church discipline in Matthew 18:17 reflect the character of God as both just and merciful?

2. In what ways can the church today ensure that its approach to discipline is both loving and effective?

3. How can we apply the principles of Matthew 18:17 in our personal relationships and conflicts?

4. What are the potential dangers of neglecting the process outlined in Matthew 18:15-17 within a church community?

5. How can we balance the call to treat someone as a "pagan or a tax collector" with the command to love our neighbors and enemies as seen in other parts of Scripture?1. How does Jesus' teaching on childlike faith challenge the conventional understanding of greatness?

2. How can we apply the lessons from Jesus' warnings against causing others to sin in our lives today?

3. What does the Parable of the Lost Sheep teach us about the value God places on every individual?

4. How can we implement Jesus' instructions on dealing with a brother who sins in our relationships and communities?

5. What does Jesus' response to Peter's question about forgiveness ("seventy times seven") teach us about God's expectation for our forgiveness towards others?

6. How does the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant emphasize the importance of mercy and forgiveness?

7. How does the concept of treating an unrepentant sinner as a "pagan or tax collector" reconcile with Jesus' call for forgiveness?

8. What are the practical implications of the promise that where two or three gather in Jesus' name, He is there with them?

9. How can we foster a childlike faith in an adult world?

10. How does understanding the seriousness of causing others to sin affect your daily decisions and actions?

11. How can the Parable of the Lost Sheep shape your view of evangelism and reaching out to others?

12. How can we resolve conflicts in a manner that is in line with Jesus' teachings in this chapter?

13. What barriers might prevent us from forgiving others as taught in the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, and how can we overcome them?

14. How does Jesus' teaching on forgiveness challenge societal norms around revenge and holding grudges?

15. What steps can we take to ensure we don't become stumbling blocks to others in our faith community?

16. How does the process Jesus lays out for correcting a brother who sins encourage accountability and restoration?

17. In what ways does the final verse ("forgive your brother from your heart") challenge superficial or insincere forgiveness?

18. How does this chapter's focus on humility, forgiveness, and dealing with sin influence your understanding of community in the Kingdom of Heaven?

19. What are some practical ways we can show humility and childlike faith in our everyday lives?

20. How does the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant affect your understanding of God's mercy and justice?

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