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Jesus’ Teachings

Jesus’ Teachings. Beatitudes, Prayer, etc. Beatitudes. Set of teachings by Jesus that being with “Blessed are…” From the Latin for “happy, fortunate” The phrases are familiar from an OT context, but elevate them to new levels. Instead of “Thou Shalt Not”, the Beatitudes are positive

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Jesus’ Teachings

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  1. Jesus’ Teachings Beatitudes, Prayer, etc.

  2. Beatitudes • Set of teachings by Jesus that being with “Blessed are…” • From the Latin for “happy, fortunate” • The phrases are familiar from an OT context, but elevate them to new levels. • Instead of “Thou Shalt Not”, the Beatitudes are positive • Notice also how they build upon one another.

  3. The Eight beatitudes • Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. • Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted. • Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land. • Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill. • Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. • Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God. • Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. • Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  4. Jesus’ Other Teachings • Summary of teachings found in the Parables: • Kingdom of God is at hand • Parables teach us about the Kingdom and prepare us for it • We must be baptized • See textbook page 367 • Nicodemus story • The Letter of the Law is not enough • Must obey Spirit of the Law • This is what Jesus means by “fulfills the Law” • Seen in the Parable of the Good Samaritan as well as in the Beatitudes • Last Shall be First and First Shall be Last • Seen in the Beatitudes • Love Your Enemies • Forgive others • God is merciful and we should be as well • Parable of the Prodigal Son • Pray • Our Father • Christ is the Bread of Life • Textbook page 374-375

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