Christianity and Jesus
Mark 8:29 Worksheet
Name: Jillian Sanders
Course: Christian Worldview
Date: February 8, 2015
Instructor: Hector Llanes
Please address each question below with complete sentences and clear, specific explanation. The total word count of your writing should be between 750-1,250 words.
1. Select one teaching of Jesus from one of the following Bible verses: Matthew 5:21-24, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 7:15-23, Luke 15:1-32, John 13:1-17 & 34-35, John 15:1-11. Answer the following questions:
a. What was Jesus’ point in the teaching?
In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus is teaching that one should love their enemies. In order to love an enemy, Jesus requires us to "Love" our enemies, not hate them. He wants us to show good will towards our enemies. “Bless” those who curse us. Even if someone speaks evil of us, we are to speak kind words to them. “Do good” to those that hate us. There may be people that do not like us for various reasons. We are to treat them like we want to be treated no matter what they do to us. “Pray” for those who spitefully use us and persecute us. We are to pray for our enemies, not just about them, but for their well-being and their salvation.
b. What sort of relevance does this teaching have for other worldviews?
This teaching can be used across the board for all worldviews. Although, these are the characteristics of Jesus’ teaching, these characteristics should be used by all. These are great morals that one should have regardless of the worldview.
c. What does this teaching reveal about Jesus?
This teaching shows that Jesus was full of love in every way. As we study His life and all of the various things that He went through during His life, we can be assured that no matter the circumstance, Jesus displays love through all that He does. In all the decisions that he makes, He displays qualities that He wants us to follow and imitate.
2. Identify at least one claim that Jesus made about His nature and/or the purpose of His ministry
Name: Jillian Sanders
Course: Christian Worldview
Date: February 8, 2015
Instructor: Hector Llanes
Please address each question below with complete sentences and clear, specific explanation. The total word count of your writing should be between 750-1,250 words.
1. Select one teaching of Jesus from one of the following Bible verses: Matthew 5:21-24, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 7:15-23, Luke 15:1-32, John 13:1-17 & 34-35, John 15:1-11. Answer the following questions:
a. What was Jesus’ point in the teaching?
In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus is teaching that one should love their enemies. In order to love an enemy, Jesus requires us to "Love" our enemies, not hate them. He wants us to show good will towards our enemies. “Bless” those who curse us. Even if someone speaks evil of us, we are to speak kind words to them. “Do good” to those that hate us. There may be people that do not like us for various reasons. We are to treat them like we want to be treated no matter what they do to us. “Pray” for those who spitefully use us and persecute us. We are to pray for our enemies, not just about them, but for their well-being and their salvation.
b. What sort of relevance does this teaching have for other worldviews?
This teaching can be used across the board for all worldviews. Although, these are the characteristics of Jesus’ teaching, these characteristics should be used by all. These are great morals that one should have regardless of the worldview.
c. What does this teaching reveal about Jesus?
This teaching shows that Jesus was full of love in every way. As we study His life and all of the various things that He went through during His life, we can be assured that no matter the circumstance, Jesus displays love through all that He does. In all the decisions that he makes, He displays qualities that He wants us to follow and imitate.
2. Identify at least one claim that Jesus made about His nature and/or the purpose of His ministry