<p> Godly Authority in Church Discipline Matthew 18:15-20</p><p>Open: What one memory do you have of being disciplined in school? What was the end result? </p><p>Dig: Matthew 18:15-20</p><p>1. Jesus reveals a process of dealing with sin and unrepentance in the church. Briefly discuss His intent in each step.</p><p> a. Going to them about their sin</p><p> b. Taking witnesses</p><p> c. Telling the church</p><p> d. Treating them as outsiders</p><p>2. Briefly explain what Jesus means in verses 19-20.</p><p>Reflect:</p><p>1. Have you fulfilled your role or have you been fulfilling your role in lovingly confronting a brother/sister sin problem? </p><p> a. Have you simply ignored this? Why?</p><p>2. Have you ever gossiped or talked about someone’s sin to others without going to them first?</p><p>3. What does this process reveal about sins influence on the church?</p><p> a. What will these principles encourage you to do?</p><p> b. How can we help and pray for you?</p>