Teachings of Jesus

Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 1

Jesus said, “. . . why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46). Professing Christians by the millions call Jesus Lord but refuse to do what He said. Why? Because most do not know what He taught. It would behoove us, therefore, to examine the New Testament [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 2

* Why is the Sermon on the Mount so important? * How did Jesus begin the Sermon on the Mount? * What are the Beatitudes? * Why are the Beatitudes important? * How many Beatitudes did Jesus recite? The Sermon on the Mount is the heart and core of Jesus’ teaching. Indeed it is the [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 3

* In the Sermon on the Mount what does salt represent? * How can a Christian be a light to the world? * Did Jesus “do away” with God’s law? * Why is physical obedience to God inadequate? * Can a Christian love God and hate his brother? In Matthew 5:2-9, Jesus gave the beatitudes. [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 4

* What was the purpose of the Sermon on the Mount? * By what standard is man judged today? * What did Jesus mean – cut off a hand, pluck out an eye? * Should God’s name be used in swearing? * Should Christians seek revenge? During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus discussed the [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 5

*The Sermon on the Mount – Is it easy to practice? *Can one give alms from a wrong motive? *Can one “show-off” in prayer? *Why did Jesus give us the Lord’s prayer? *What are some hindrances to one’s spiritual life? The Sermon on the Mount contains the heart and core of Christian teaching. In it [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 6

*What usually happens to those who really practice Christianity? *The approval of men – How does one get it? *Human behavior – What does it really depict? *How can true righteousness be achieved? *What is the only goal of lasting value? Jesus spoke about the principles covered in the Sermon on the Mount on various [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 7

*What does it mean to worship in spirit and in truth? *What does the Holy Spirit have to do with righteousness? *Who is a spiritual man? *What was wrong with the worship of the Pharisees? *What was the source of Jesus’ teaching? During early New Testament times the Jewish people had little to do with [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 8

*Which day is the Sabbath of the Bible? *How did the Jews make a burden of the Sabbath? *What did Jesus do on the Sabbath? *Did Jesus actually work on the Sabbath? *Why is Friday an important day for the Sabbath? One of the primary considerations Christ repeatedly addressed had to do with the weekly [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 9

*How did Jesus confront those possessed of demons? *What accusation did the Pharisees hurl against Jesus? *How do a man’s words reveal the man? *Who is God’s true family? *What is the lesson from the Parable of the Sower? Jesus occasionally encountered demons during His ministry. In Matthew 12:22-23 we read, “Then was brought unto [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 10

*Did Jesus really come to bring peace on the earth? *What does it mean to count the cost? *Why is it important to keep one’s eyes on Christ? *What is the true bread of life? *What really defiles a man? The common idea in religious circles today is that Jesus came to bring peace and [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 11

*How can one enter into eternal life? *What does counting the cost include? *What did Jesus mean – faith of a mustard seed? *What is true service to God? *What is wrong with worldly ambition? When Jesus spoke to His disciples, He was completely up front. He did not withhold those essential truths they needed [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 12

*What did Jesus say about offending others? *How far should one go in forgiving others? *Why did Jesus not condemn the adulterous woman? *What does becoming a Christian really require? *How broad does God’s kindness reach? A part of the Christian experience, Jesus said, would be the problem of offenses-that is, Christian brethren would get [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 13

*Why must we be persistent in prayer? *Why is covetousness so harmful? *How can wealth be a curse? *What did Jesus say about wealth? *Who is a faithful servant of God? In Luke 11:1 the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Jesus then recited what is commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer.” What Jesus [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 14

*Did the Jews confuse the purpose of Christ’s first coming? *Are the worst sinners punished the most? *What does it take to enter the Kingdom of God? *What is true charity in the eyes of God? *What does it mean to count the cost? In Luke 12:51-53 Jesus dispelled the notion, commonly thought today, that [...]

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Teachings of Jesus – What We Should Do Part 15

*What was the unjust steward commended for? *How are the children of the world wiser than the children of light? *How can one make friends of the mammon of unrighteousness? *Why should Christians avoid offending others? *What aspect of Christianity requires the most faith? Luke, chapter sixteen, includes more of the teachings of Jesus-those things [...]

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