We all had a broken relationship with God until we were reconciled with Him through Jesus. Before
then, our relationships with others were in vain. If we are pursuing God with all our hearts, and we are passionate about Him, we will surely pursue other people with the same fervor. This is because our vertical and horizontal relationships are connected. To succeed in keeping our relationships healthy, we must embrace the practice of restoration, starting with our family.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- How are the vertical and horizontal relationships connected according to Matthew 5:23–24?
- What are the causes of your broken relationships? How were you able to restore them?
- Do you have a broken relationship that has not been restored yet? How do you intend to make the first move toward reconciliation?
