Category: Jesus’ Life
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Jesus On The Protection Of Children
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 5 – The Sermon On The Mount Jesus, while standing beside a little child, said to his disciples, “If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a huge millstone tied around his neck and to be thrown into…
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Jesus On Adultery And Divorce
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 5 – The Sermon On The Mount The sixth commandment says thou shall not commit adultery. Marriage is a mutual promise made to God by a man and woman. The words used are similar to: “I take you for my lawful wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for…
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Jesus On Murder And Anger
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 5 – The Sermon On The Mount Each of the ten commandments is a short summary of multiple possibilities. Using the fifth commandment as an example Jesus explained, “You shall not kill; … But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” “And whoever insults a brother…
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The Ten Commandments
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 5 – The Sermon On The Mount The TEN Commandments were given to Moses (ca. 1400-1500 BC) on Mount Sinai and Jesus had this to say about them: “Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commands and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of…
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Jesus Says, You Are The Light Of The World
Jesus said to his Apostles, “You are the light of the world,” like a city built on a hillside which cannot be hidden and everyone will see. While Jesus’ Gospel teachings were and remain a light to the world, the twelve Apostles were also a light to the people. Wherever they went, whatever they did or…
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Jesus Says, You Are The Salt Of The Earth
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 5 – The Sermon On The Mount Jesus told his newly appointed Apostles, “You are the salt of the earth but if salt loses its flavour, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled on by people”. Jesus often used symbolism…
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Jesus Preaches the Beatitudes
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 5 – The Sermon On The Mount Jesus, having appointed twelve Apostles from among his followers took them up a mountain, sat them down and said: Blessed are…• ….the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.• ….those who mourn: for they will be comforted.• ….the meek: for they will…
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Preparing The Twelve Apostles
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 4 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 1) The term Apostle means messenger. In essence, the apostles were Jesus’ messengers. He said to them. “Freely you received, freely give”. Having appointed his twelve aspiring shepherds, the Apostles, Jesus sent them on a special mission. He gave them authority over unclean spirits and…
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Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 4 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 1) Have you put any teams together recently? Maybe a sports team, or perhaps you are planning your own business and had a few thoughts about who you would most like to have on the Board of Executives. Jesus needed helpers to spread his Word.…
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Jesus Heals Multitudes By The Sea (2)
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 4 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 1) The news of Jesus’ preaching and his great healing powers spread far beyond the areas that he travelled. When he moved with his disciples to the sea, people still wanted to see him, hear him and of course, those who were sick or disabled wanted…