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0:00 - Intro
2:41 - Topic : CHRIST TEACHES AGAINST SECTARIANISM
6:47 - Point 1: CHRIST REVEALS THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
16:15 - Point 2 : CHRIST CONDEMNS SECTARIANISM
31:54 - POINT3 :CHRIST ADMONISHES BELIEVERS AGAINST RETALIATION



The earthly ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ was characterized by authoritative preaching, teaching, and notable signs and wonders, which brought relief to many of His.

In the chapter under consideration, the lesson is centered on Christ’s teaching against sectarianism. Sectarianism could be seen as the tendency of excessive devotion to a particular sect, especially in religion, which often involves conflict with others.

The Church, that is the body of Christ, includes believers all over the world. “And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all” (Ephesians 1:22,23).

In the Old Testament, the Jews were totally separated from the Gentiles, but in the New, both Jewish and Gentile believers are reconciled together in one body by virtue of the cross of Christ (Ephesians 2:13-16).

This implies that all enmity between them was totally put away and God now considers them – and they are to consider one another – as one in Christ Jesus. New Testament teachings must therefore apply to the entire body of Christ. The gospel is universal; its principles are profound, nondenominational, cross-culturally relevant and impactful. In the narrative, Christ corrected the selfish sectarian attitude of His disciples (Luke 9:49).

He rebuked John, in particular, as well as all believers who may want to follow the same pattern of behaviour. Believers are to have compassion on the ignorant and acknowledge sincere and noble efforts of others who are faithfully contributing to the success and fulfilment of the mandate of the great commission.

Instead of wishing the downfall of others, we can earnestly pray and reach out to them with the truth when we perceive any shortcomings in their lives and ministry. Christ’s messianic mission was to save, deliver, heal and perfect people’s lives, irrespective of colour, race or church affiliation.