Jesus Teaches With Authority

• What significant event occurred in the River Jordan?

  Baptism of Jesus
• What did Jesus begin to teach his disciples?

  Good things about life
• How did people recognize Jesus?

  As their rabbi
• Who did Jesus gather during his ministry?

  Disciples
• What role do rabbis play in Jewish society?

  They are highly respected leaders
• What do rabbis teach and interpret?

  The Law and Scriptures
• What are rabbis considered to be experts in?

  Everything Jewish
• Why do people approach rabbis?

  For guidance
• What are parables?

  Short stories with moral messages
• How does Jesus use the word "Amen"?

  To introduce His own message
• What does Jesus's use of "Amen" express?

  Certainty, authority, and power
• How do the teachings of Pharisees and Scribes differ from Jesus's teachings?

  Pharisees and Scribes:

  • God punishes as a lawgiver
  • Worth measured by societal standards
  • Avoid sinners and outcasts
  • Identity based on societal tradition

  
  

  Jesus:

  • Balance of mercy and justice
  • All persons are dignified children of God
  • Everyone is welcome at God's table
  • Identity comes from God
• What do conventional wisdom teachers want others to do?

  Conform to their way of life
• What is the purpose of Christ the Teacher?

  To transform the lives of others
• What does hypocrisy mean?

  Not practicing what you preach
• What did Jesus say about the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23:2-3?

  Do as they say, not as they do