1.1.8 The role and importance of Jesus' teachings and life as an example for Christians Flashcards
In Matthew 22 what did God say was the two most important commandments?
*“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind”
*“Love your neighbour as yourself”
Who did Jesus spend time with?
Those whom society rejected
What do Christians learn from Jesus spending time with people who where rejected from society?
This teaches Christians that God values everyone equally and anyone can have a relationship with God.
Summarise the story of the good Samaritan?
The story of the good Samaritan is Jesus calling us to be neighbours to our enemies. This reminds us we are to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. This is what Jesus’s love is like.
Why does Jesus tell the story of the Good Samaritan?
Jesus tells this story to remind Christians of the commandment “love thy neighbour” as a man loved his neighbour and treated him as he would wanted to be treated.
