"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you...."

1. Read verse 27. What does it mean to "love your enemies"? What are several different kinds of love? What characterizes God's love? (Heb 13:8; Hos 3:1; Jn 3:16; Mk 10:45)

2. Read verses 27-31. Who are enemies? What are some "enemy acts"? How should Jesus' disciples respond? What did Jesus do? (Lk 23:34a) What does verse 31 mean?

3. Read verses 32-34. What can one do to overcome an enemy mentality? Read verses 35-36. How do we prove to be God's children? What reward does he give his children?

4. Read verses 37-42. What does it mean "Do not judge"? Why do people judge others? What should we do instead of judging? What does the parable in verses 39-40 mean? How can spiritual blindness be cured? (41-42)

5. Read verses 43-45. How can a man bear good fruit? Read verses 46-49. How can Jesus' disciples build a solid life foundation? What happens to those who hear Jesus' words but do not practice them?