1.1.10 The Christian ideal as expressed in Jesus' teaching in the sermon on the mount Flashcards
State the 6 sections into which the sermon of the mount can de divided?
The beatitudes, Jesus and the Law, True discipleship, True righteousness, The narrow Gateway and building on solid foundations.
What do the beatitudes describe?
The qualities and attitudes that God wants his followers to have and demonstrate in their lives.
What makes Jesus’ teachings on the law so challenging?
He tells his followers to love their enemies and not just their neighbours
Describe what Jesus says makes a true disciple?
To be sincere in what they do and keeping their fasting and charity private to be only between them and God.
In what way does Jesus warn people to not judge others
Jesus teaches that if people judge others then God will use the same standards on them.
Summarise why living a life of faith is described as a ‘narrow pathway’ in the Sermon of the Mount?
A life of faith is more challenging for the believer to follow on this Earth so the path is narrower due to its difficulty.
What does Jesus say is the best foundation for people to build their lives on?
A life built on faith and trust in God will enable a person to get through the toughest times in life unlike a life without such faith.
