Studies regarding the Teachings of Jesus. This section covers His major discourses—including the Sermon on the Mount, the Olivet Discourse, and the Upper Room Discourse—as well as His Parables. It explores the spiritual principles, ethical instructions, and Kingdom truths delivered by the Lord.
Jesus calls His followers to live with radical honesty, letting their “Yes” be yes and their “No” be no. By reflecting God’s truth and integrity, believers honor Him and stand out as faithful witnesses in a world often marked by deception.
Jesus’ teaching on turning the other cheek calls His followers to respond to personal offenses with forgiveness and grace. By reflecting God’s character through humility, generosity, and trust in His justice, believers bear witness to the transformative power of the gospel.
Jesus calls His followers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them, reflecting the radical nature of kingdom living. By extending grace and forgiveness, believers demonstrate the perfect love of their Heavenly Father and point others to the gospel.
Jesus calls His followers to practice generosity with humility and sincerity, focusing on pleasing God rather than seeking human applause. By giving in secret and trusting in God’s provision, believers reflect His character and store up eternal rewards.
The Lord’s Prayer serves as a model for kingdom living, teaching believers to prioritize God’s glory, seek His will, and trust in His provision. Through this prayer, Jesus invites His followers into intimate fellowship with their Heavenly Father, aligning their hearts with His purposes.
Jesus calls His followers to fast with sincerity and humility, focusing on seeking God rather than gaining human approval. Through this discipline, believers deepen their dependence on God and align their hearts with His will, reflecting the transformative power of the gospel.
Jesus teaches that true wealth is found in heavenly treasures, not in earthly possessions. By focusing on God’s kingdom, believers store up eternal rewards and live with undivided devotion to Christ.
Jesus teaches His followers to trust God for their daily needs, replacing worry with faith. By seeking God’s kingdom and His righteousness, believers experience the peace and joy of His faithful provision.
Jesus calls His followers to judge others with humility and grace, focusing on self-examination before addressing the faults of others. This teaching emphasizes the importance of discernment, restoration, and extending the same mercy we have received from God.
Jesus invites His followers to approach God with confidence and persistence, trusting in His goodness and faithfulness. By asking, seeking, and knocking, believers experience the joy of God’s provision and the deepening of their relationship with Him.
Jesus’ Golden Rule calls believers to treat others as they would want to be treated, encapsulating the heart of God’s law in a simple yet profound command. By living with kindness, fairness, and selfless love, Christians reflect the character of God and advance His kingdom.
Jesus warns that the path to eternal life is narrow and requires commitment, while the broad road, though popular, leads to destruction. True discipleship demands faith, perseverance, and a wholehearted pursuit of Christ.
Jesus warns His followers to be vigilant against false prophets who disguise themselves as godly but seek to deceive. By testing teachings against Scripture and examining the fruit of a person’s life, believers can discern truth from error and remain steadfast in the faith.
Jesus warns that not everyone who calls Him “Lord” will enter the kingdom, but only those who do the will of the Father. True discipleship is marked by a genuine relationship with Christ and a life transformed by obedience to God’s commands.
Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish builders emphasizes that true discipleship is demonstrated through obedience, not just hearing His words. Those who build their lives on Christ, the solid rock, will stand firm through life’s storms and God’s final judgment.