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1. What was said to the people long ago about oath? (33) But what does Jesus say about it? (34-36) What does his saying mean? Read verse 37. Think about the importance of these words in life. 2. Regarding the command, “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth”, what does Jesus say? (39-42) What is the point of Jesus’ teaching here? 3. What is Jesus’ counterpart of the command, “Love your neighbour and hate your enemy”? (43,44) Why does Jesus give such a counterpart? (45-47) What is the conclusion of Jesus’ teaching about the commandments of long ago? (48) What does Jesus expect from his disciples?

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