The Teaching Of Jesus

Question 1

What does the laborers at the vineyard parable teach about the kingdom of God?(4)

Answer 1

• Just as alluded by the parable during harvest time people would wait by the market seeking for work to do and they would be hired at different times, in the kingdom of God you are all equal regardless of the time you got to know of the word or became a Christian and that it is a privilege to come early into the church
• It was not only in regards to seniority but also the issue of the Jews and Gentiles, in the eyes of God there were all equal
• They all arrived at different times and work for different periods of time but they are given the same pay showing that to God it is not about the amount of service given but rather the love and what little we have to offer
• We can not earn what God has given us, it is simply grace

Question 2

What does the parable of the talents teach about the kingdom of God?(4)

Answer 2

• mainly directed to the Pharisees and the Scribes(who are the useless servants who stored their talent and did not use it. This was because they believed in keeping the law exactly as it was,any change, development or alternation was taboo, they believed paralysis of religious truth
• It also shows that people in the kingdom are given different gifts that they are supposed to utilize; they were given different quantities of talents 5,2,1 but it want about the quantity but the ability to utilize it
• There were also given according to ability showing that God gives talent as according to abilities
• It also portrays God as the judge who then punished those who don’t utilize their talents

Question 4

What do the symbols in the parable of the sower mean ?

Answer 4

• seed - word
• Farmer - evangelists and preachers
• The ground - the heart of the receiver

Question 5

What do the seeds that fell on the pathway represent?

Answer 5

• People who hear the word and immediately Satan gets it away

Question 6

What do the seeds that fell on the rocky ground represent?

Answer 6

• people hear the word of God and are filled with joy for a little while but when trying times come and tribulations they leave

Question 7

What do the seeds that fell on the thorns represent?

Answer 7

• Those who hear the word but the delights of the world choke them

Question 8

What do the seeds that fell on the good soil represent?

Answer 8

• people who hear the word, receive it, and bare fruit

Question 9

What does the parable of the seed growing in secret about the kingdom of God?(4)

Answer 9

• that Gods kingdom is His not ours, no man has the secret of life but God possesses it ( just as the seed possesses the secret of life which the man did not have
• Similar to the growing of a plant which is gradual, you can not notice its growth if you compare day by day but rather by a longer period of time, similarly the kingdom of God is on its way gradually
• Just as nature grows regardless similarly the kingdom of God grows despite of man’s rebellion, nothing can stop it
• Similar to the harvest day when the good fruit is harvested and the weeds are gathered and destroyed so is judgment day

Question 10

What does the parable of the mustard seed teach about the kingdom of God?(2)

Answer 10

• A mastered seed was the smallest thing likened to faith which does grow into something big
• In the Old Testament a tree is often a symbol of a kingdom and birds are its tributary small kingdoms, similarly the Church of God is to expand where all are can find a place and support

Question 11

What does the parable of receiving the kingdom like a child teach about the kingdom of God?(2)

Answer 11

• one should be like children, humble, obedient,trustful and have a forgiving heart
• Children do not bear grudges which is a quality for those who want to enter the kingdom of heaven

Question 12

What does the parable of the rich man and the problems of wealth teach about the kingdom of God?(4)

Answer 12

• wealth makes entry into the kingdom of God difficult just as the rich young man who could not give away his wealth to the poor
• Wealth open gates to greed, selfishness
• This was contrary to what the Jews though, a man with wealth was blessed by God and had an excellent character
• The statement “ it is easier for a camel to got through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven”

Question 13

What does Mary’s song of praise teach about the kingdom of God?(4)

Answer 13

• mentions that the poor will be lifted up and the mighty will be put low
• The kingdom of God does not want those who are proud
• God humbles the rich( for example Christianity is not about amassing knowledge for yourself whilst others are starving and poor in it but rather one must amass information to give out to others

Question 14

What does Jesus teach on the kingdom of God and judgment?(4)

Answer 14

• when evangelizing and people dontbteje the word well you should
  A eat what they give you
  B heal the sick
  C tell them that the kingdom has come near them
  D if the people don’t accept the word the wipe the dust of that town from your feet

Question 15

What does the goodness of God teach about the kingdom of God?(4)

Answer 15

• God is good up to the extent that if you ask anything he will give it to you
• if you seek you will find
• if you knock he will open
• if human fathers can provide their children with good things what more the God up above who is perfect

Question 16

What does the parable of the lost sheep teach about the kingdom of God?(4)

Answer 16

• shows that there is joy in heaven if one sinner repents
• God looks for the one sheep

Question 17

What does the parable of the lost coin teach about the kingdom of God?(4)

Answer 17

• the woman worked hard to look for the coin just as Jesus does to look for us
• there is joy when thst one coin is found just as a sinner is saved

Question 18

What does the parable of the prodigal son and his brother teach about the kingdom of God?(4)

Answer 18

• despite what the son had done the fsthrr still love him just as God still loves us
• unlike the older brother who was like the Pharisees and the Scribes, the father rejoiced despite his son leaving him

Question 19

How was the Levi a marginalized ?

Answer 19

• he was a republican who collected text on behalf of the Roman government
• because tax collectors were dishonest and took more money than wanted they were marginalized

Question 20

How did Jesus react to the Levi he called ?

Answer 20

• he offered friendship
• ## had a party either the Levi, other Tex collectors and sinners ( the people of the land)

Question 21

Which instances does Jesus get opposed by the religious leaders?

Answer 21

• when he interacts either the Levi and the people of the land ( there Jews were not to talk to these people or interact with then which Jesus did)

Question 22

How was the syrophoenic woman a marginalized ?

Answer 22

• she was a woman
• a gentile

Question 23

How did Jesus react to the Syrophenician woman ?

Answer 23

• it is not right to take the children’s bread and give the dogs
• the woman responded either faith and her daughter was healed
• Jesus response opened up room for the woman, as Israel did have the first preference it there were also others who were to eat after

Question 24

How was the sinful woman a marginalized ?

Answer 24

• a woman
• a prostitute

Question 25

How did Jesus react to the sinful woman ?

Answer 25

- accepted her offer and saw her as better than Simon for anointing his feet and washing the with her tears and hair - acknowledged that she was aware of her sins and better of that Simon who though he was good in the eyes of God

Question 26

How did the paraple of great dinner portray marginalization and Jesus reaction?

Answer 26

- when the originally invited guest made excuses to not come the poor who were marginalized were invited instead - master is God and invited guest are the Jews - the Jews did not accept them but the poor, gentiles and tax collected accepted Jesus

Question 27

How did the paraple of the Pharisee and tax collector portray marginalization and Jesus reaction?

Answer 27

- the tax collector ,who was better ,was humble in his prayer asking for Gods mercy upon himself whilst the Pharisee praised his own good deeds and gave to God and prayed as a public stunt - this teaches the humility in prayer

Question 28

How was Zacchaeus a marginalized ?

Answer 28

- tax collector

Question 29

How did Jesus react to Zacchaeus ?

Answer 29

- he went and ate with Zacchaeus - he offered to give back to all he had stolen and the poor - Jesus then said salvation had come to his family which showed that Jesus was even for the marginalized

Question 30

How was the woman caught in adultery a marginalized ?

Answer 30

- woman - a sinner, an adulterer

Question 31

How did Jesus react to adulterous woman?

Answer 31

- Jesus asked if anyone had never sinned and should stone her - he forgave her and told her to go for her sins were forgiven

Question 32

What does Jesus teach by the (8)beatitudes as a demand of discipleships?

Answer 32

- it is a blessing to: A poor in spirit are willing to hear of the word B meek who don’t assume and are nit arrogant C those who grieve for the sins of this world D those who hunger and thirst after righteousness E the merciful who are in positions to hurt others but do not F pure in heart for God D peacemakers

Question 33

What does Jesus teach by the salt and light of the world as a demand of discipleships?

Answer 33

- salt was considered as a symbol of purity hence the disciples had to be pure - salt was to preserve hence the disciples were to preserve Gods word and the people from going bad - disciples should bring flavor, if they don’t influence in a good way they are of no purpose - disciples had to be like light and be seen and have an influence

Question 34

What does Jesus teach about the law and prophecy as a demand of discipleships?

Answer 34

- killing someone and having the thoughts of doing it was similar hence the disciples should focus on their thoughts - condemns anger - condemns the use of abusive language - to not look at a woman lustfully and if a certain body sort caused that they should remove it - one should not divorce unless it is due to fornication - one should not marry a divorced woman - not swear and use the name of God in oaths - you should not retaliate ( if one slaps you on the left cheek……), one trues away a tunic should give a cloak, asked to go for a mile should go for 2 - graciously give to others even when they don’t return the money - love your enemies and neighbors X

Question 35

What does Jesus teach about avoiding hypocrisy in prayer as a demand of discipleships?

Answer 35

- to avoid praying for people to see - They often only prayed in temples and synagogue but Jesus encouraged to also pray alone in an inner room - To not repeat prayers and make them long

Question 36

What does Jesus teach about avoiding hypocrisy in charity as a demand of discipleships?

Answer 36

- they should not do works of charity publicly in order to be glorified ( when one gives with the right hand the left hand should not know)

Question 37

What does Jesus teach about fasting as a demand of discipleships?

Answer 37

- he encouraged them not to look sorrowful such that people see them and pity while fasting - They would make it known to the public that they are fasting which Jesus condemned

Question 38

What does Jesus teach about putting God first as a demand of discipleships?

Answer 38

- discouraged the people from making earthly riches but rather to make treasures in heaven - He encouraged them to have trust in God and not be anxious about tomorrow and just trust in God - ( seek ye fist the kingdom of God and all these other things shall be added unto you

Question 39

What does Jesus teach about judging others as a demand of discipleships?

Answer 39

They were advised not to judge others ( plank in your own eye and trying to take out a speck of dust in another’s eye)

Question 40

What does Jesus teach about being hearers and doers of the word as a demand of discipleships?

Answer 40

- one should believe and hear the word ( parable of the wise man and foolish man )

Question 42

Which of these are realistic and achievable demands of discipleship? (10)

Answer 42

- being hearse and doers of the word - Putting God first - Not fasting for people to see - Avoiding hypocrisy; in prayer and in charity works - Loving your enemies and neighbors ( achievable if it’s agape love) - Swearing - Retaliation or revenge - Killing and murdering - Salt and light - Embody the beatitudes

Question 43

Which of these are unrealistic, fictional and controversial demands of discipleship? (4)

Answer 43

- judging others - in the society there is need for those who will judge e.g the religious leaders would make a ruling and even Pilate - Graciously giving - it is impossible to continue giving someone who owes you money and doesn’t return it - Divorce - current Christian’s can argue that there are now things like gender based violence and divorcing only on the basis of adultery seems impossible , some people are widowed at a young age and they is still time that they can mary - Adultery - it is impossible to not be lustful as it is a feeling within not a feeling you can control, one cannot dismember any organ with makes him lust