#126: Sanctimonious Doormats

Do Jesus' teachings about nonretaliation mean that Christ followers should be nothing more than sanctimonious doormats? You might be surprised at the answer! Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:38-42. (Don't miss the very end of this study. I have something extra special included!)

#125: Going the Extra Mile

What does it mean to "go the extra mile?" It's a lot more than just taking a walk! Join Pastor Mark of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:41.

#124: Giving Up My Coat

What should you do if someone sues you for the very shirt off your back? Jesus tells us in his Sermon on the Mount. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:40.

#123: Turning the Other Cheek

There are two lessons that are quite remarkable in Jesus' teaching to turn the other cheek. One is nonretaliation. The other is restoration of relationship. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we conclude our study of Matthew 5:39.

#122: Resisting Evil

Jesus tells us not to resist the one who is evil in the Sermon on the Mount. But this instruction to avoid retaliation must be balanced against other instructions to resist evil. How do we bring balance to this? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:39.

#121: An Eye For An Eye

What is our right to vengeance? What does the Old Testament teachings of "an eye for an eye" really mean? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we complete our study of Matthew 5:38.

#120: Tit for Tat

Jesus refers to the Lex Talionis, what we more commonly know as Tit for Tat - the law of retaliation. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 5:38.