2.8 the moral teachings of Jesus

• what does Jesus teach Christians in the beatitudes and the parable of the sheep and goats?

  how to live a moral life that is pleasing to God
• what do Christians believe about the law?

  Jesus fulfilled it and also developed the law to make it more perfect
• what does the new / old testament show the law as?


  • old testament - actions people should and should not do
  • new testament - focused on peoples attitudes, if people start with the right attitudes then they will do the right thing
• give a contrasting way the law is presented in the old and new testament

  • old - avoid murder
  • new - have a loving attitude and avoid getting angry with others
• where is Jesus' approach to law shown in ?

  • the beatitudes ( Matthew 5:1-12)
  • Sermon on the mount where Jesus gave a sermon on how to live a life dedicated to pleasing God
• what are the beatitudes ?

  a series of statements in which Jesus blessed certain attitudes or approaches to living and how people with those attitudes will be rewarded
• give three examples of beatitudes

  • ' Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth '
  • ' Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God '
  • ' Blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy '
• what is the parable of the sheep's and goats about and what does it show?

  that in serving and caring for people they are serving God

  • shows how Christians should respond to those in need
• why does Jesus teach it is extremely important to care for others?

  Christians will be judged favourably by God and will be rewarded with eternal life in heaven
• What does Matthew 25:35-36 say ?

  ' I was hungry and you gave me food , I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me , I was naked and you gave me clothing , I was sick and you took care of me , I was in prison and you visited me '