By using tax collectors as an example, Jesus highlights that even those considered morally questionable can love those who love them. This comparison underscores the call for His followers to exceed the righteousness of the common societal norms, as seen in Matthew 5:20. The mention of tax ...
aSmall groups are the very core of becoming what Jesus desires His followers to become, disciples living in community with one another and reaching out to make other disciples. 小小组是成为的核心什么耶稣渴望他的追随者成为,门徒互相居住在社区和提供援助做其他门徒。[translate]...
Prayer: Besides loving your enemies, Jesus encourages his followers to pray for them. This means seeking God's blessings and well-being for those who may wish harm upon you. It's a way of acknowledging that God's grace extends to all, including those who oppose you. Imitating God: Jesus...
This sentiment is mirrored in Isaiah 41:10, where God tells His people not to fear because He is with them. In the New Testament, Jesus reassures His followers in John 14:27, "Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." The phrase highlights the peace and courage that...
Why is Jesus called the Son of God? Jesus is called the "son of God," and followers of Jesus are called, "sons of God." As applied to Jesus, the term isa reference to his role as the Messiah, or Christ, the King chosen by God(Matthew 26:63). ...
no Christmas or Easter, no Rembrandt or Bach or Martin Luther or MLK Jr. Then, as if on a two-millennia delinquent cue, Jesus strolls in and shakes the snow globe of our world. Who would he choose as his followers, what stories would he tell, what miracles would he perform, and how...
The Jews cried, “Crucify!” until Pilate relented and delivered Jesus up to be crucified.Jesus forgives the men who drove the nails into his hands, all while being mocked by the crowd. If he was the Son of God and could do such miracles, why didn’t he save himself?
Jesus message was that his followers were to be freed from the burdens of the Mosaic Law, condemning the Pharisees for their petty rule making. He promised "my yoke is kindly and my load is light." (Matthew 11:30) Individuals were to base their behaviour on principles of love. Paul re...
he asked. receiving no reply, he bent down and picked up all of the petals, eventually displaying them in his open hand. "is this a flower?" he asked. she shook her head slowly. "it was a flower only when all of the petals and the other bits were all attached to the stem." "...
In the Beatitudes, Jesus taught his followers how to let love reign the world, and when love overcomes all other things there will be a state of peace. They show Adherents the values that Christ cares about. These values if followed can not only bring a believer into a state of peace ...