Christian Discipline Toward Repentance Text: Matthew 16: 17-19; 18: 15-20 Readings: Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 83, 85; 2 Timothy 2: 24-26; Matthew 16: 17-19; 18: 15-20 Theme: Christ spurs his church towards life-saving repentance through the key of church discipline. 1. The pattern for church discipline 2. The aim of church discipline 3. The authority behind church discipline