module five - teachings from the sermon and the mount Flashcards
What did people in the past believe about committing murder?
People were told, “Do not commit murder; anyone who does will be brought to trial.”
What did Jesus say about anger towards a brother?
Jesus said that if you are angry with your brother, you will be brought to trial. If you call your brother ‘You good-for-nothing!’ you will be brought before the Council, and if you call your brother a worthless fool, you will be in danger of going to the fire of hell.
How did Jesus advise settling disputes before going to court?
jesus advised settling disputes while there is time, before getting to court. Once there, you will be turned over to the judge, who will hand you over to the police, and you will be put in jail until you pay the last penny of your fine.
kdnohgojsvdjzlm deletre What should you do if you remember your brother has something against you while offering a gift to God at the altar?
What should you do if you remember your brother has something against you while offering a gift to God at the altar?
What was the traditional saying about revenge
The traditional saying was, “An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.”
What did Jesus teach about loving your enemies
to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you so that you may become the children of your Father in heaven. God makes his sun to shine on bad and good people alike and gives rain to those who do good and to those who do evil.
Why did Jesus question the reward for loving only those who love you?
Jesus questioned why God should reward you if you love only the people who love you, as even the tax collectors do that. Speaking only to friends does not make you extraordinary, as even pagans do that.
What did Jesus teach about revenge on someone who wrongs you
jesus taught not to take revenge. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, let him slap your left cheek too. If someone takes you to court to sue you for your shirt, let him have your coat as well. If one of the occupation troops forces you to carry his pack one mile, carry it two miles. When someone asks you for something, give it to him; when someone wants to borrow something, lend it to him.
What did Jesus say about being perfect
Jesus said, “You must be perfect just as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
What did Jesus teach about taking revenge?
Jesus taught not to take revenge and to turn the other cheek instead.
What did Jesus teach about loving your enemies?
Jesus taught to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you to be like the Father in heaven.
