WHAT DO CHRISTIANS BELIEVE ABOUT JESUS TEACHING?

• The Beatitudes: They show what sort of person God wants us to be

  Who does Jesus say is blessed?

  • persecuted - suffer for doing whats right
  • peacemakers - people who try to solve conflicts between people
  • hunger and thirst for righteousness - want to do Gods will
• Jesus also taught how to understand Gods law, he also added some different ideas too on ther sermon on the Mount:

  • Do not murder - Dont even be angry or insult them, try to forgive and mend broken relationships
  • Do not commit adultery - If a married person looks at another person lustfully, they are guilty of adultery at heart
  • Divorce is allowed - Allowed only on grounds of "sexual immortality", anyone who divorce and remarries is commiting adultery with new partner - they are not really married at all
  • Love your neighbour - You must also love enemies and pray for people who persecute you
• Jesus also taught how to relate to other people:

  • "love your enemies" show love to people you like and dont like
  • "giving to charity" dont give money to charity to show off, give it secretly
  • "forgiveness" forgive others if you want God to forgive you
  • "judging others" dont judge others as we all sin, God will judge you more harshly if you judge others
• What did Jesus teach about prayer?

  Pray in simple words and talk to God like a father
• What is the significance of the Lord's Prayer according to Jesus?

  It serves as an example of how to pray
• What does Jesus mean by "treasure in heaven"?

  Do not store up money on earth as you cannot take it with you when you die
• What counts for heaven according to Jesus' teaching?

  Your good deeds
• What does Jesus teach about worry?

  God looks after birds and trees, so we should not worry
• How does the concept of "narrow and wide gates" relate to following God's ways?

  It is hard to follow God's ways, while the easy way leads to judgment
• What is the lesson from the "wise and foolish builders" parable?

  It is important to build life on God's word to survive judgment and life's troubles
• What are the key teachings of Jesus regarding how to relate to God?

  • Pray simply and personally
  • Store treasures in heaven through good deeds
  • Do not worry, as God cares for all creation
  • Follow the narrow path to avoid judgment
  • Build life on God's word to withstand challenges