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The Judgement of Nations

The Judgement of Nations. The Gospel writer Matthew wrote around 85CE for mainly Jewish Christians. His image of Jesus was as a teacher! Jesus was described by Matthew as a ‘new Moses’: a L aw-giver and Messiah-King. . Moses Jesus. The Judgement of Nations. s tranger. sick.

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The Judgement of Nations

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  1. The Judgement of Nations The Gospel writer Matthew wrote around 85CE for mainly Jewish Christians. His image of Jesus was as a teacher! Jesus was described by Matthew as a ‘new Moses’: a Law-giver and Messiah-King. Moses Jesus

  2. The Judgement of Nations stranger sick hungry imprisoned naked thirsty Who are these people in our world today?

  3. The Judgement of Nations Important background to know: This scripture was written to help us to understand that faith requires us to act in the way Jesus taught us. Practical actions are an expression of the Christian faith. Justice, Mercy & Faith are the defining factors of God’s kingdom on earth. What does Matthew mean by “Nations”? Jewish people at the time referred to everyone other than themselves as “Nations.” Who are the least of my family/brothers? Jesus referred to the sick, thirsty, hungry, naked, strangers, sick and imprisoned as his sisters and brother.

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