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Jesus Speaks:

Explore the unique teachings of Jesus, as he relied on Himself as the judge of truths and shared his message with his apostles. Discover his intimate relationship with God and his use of parables to convey deep truths about the Kingdom of God.

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Jesus Speaks:

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  1. Jesus Speaks: Sayings and Stories of the Kingdom

  2. Unlocking Jesus’ words given that Jesus’ style differed from the traditional method of the rabbis: • Relied on Himself alone as the judge of the truths He shared • Jesus called His Apostles into a life-long relationship and then sent them forth to spread the message • Jesus described His relationship with God a “abba” which connoted an incredible degree of intimacy

  3. Go to video “Teachings and Words of Jesus” • Go to video “Central Theme of Jesus’ Teaching” • Read together in class the section “Jesus’ Words and Then Some” on page 151 • Read together in class the Sections “A Jew Speaking to Fellow Jews” and “Engaging the Whole Person” on pages 151-152

  4. Do we know what Jesus really said?: • The Gospels are not records of everyday conversation • Instead of His everyday, casual conversation in the Gospels, we have His most significant thoughts and ideas expressed through the words of those who heard Him • Jesus’ words were originally passed on orally before being written down • Jesus words were a reflection of a unique message: • His referring to the Father as “abba” • Beginning a saying with “Amen” meaning a self-confirmation – see pg 150-151

  5. As an example of Jesus’ style of teaching, watch video “The Sermon on the Mount” • Jesus’ four different styles of speech: • Direct Pronouncements • Short Sayings • Instructions for Disciples • Parables • Read together in class the section entitled “Setups for a Punch Line” on page 153

  6. Watch video “An Example of A Pronouncement Story” – corresponds to bottom right o page 153 in your textbook • “Short Sayings” – Jews were fond of the “words to the wise” type of story • Go to video “Example of Short Sayings – The Beatitudes” • For an example of Jesus style as “Instructions for Disciples” read the section entitled “Instructions for Disciples” on page 158 in your textbok

  7. “Parable” comes from the Greek word meaning “comparison” • The term is generally reserved for His special stories about the Kingdom of God • A parable uses a literary device called a “simile” • In a “simile,” two different things are compared to one another • The word “like” often joins the two parts of the comparison

  8. Go to video “The Parables of Jesus 1” • Go to video “The Parables of Jesus 2” • Go to video “The Kingdom of Heaven is like …” • Go to video “The Parable of the Talents”

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