Teacher Of Wisdom (Matthew Chapter 5:17-48) Flashcards
Key quote : Fulfilment of Law
“I have not come abolish them but to fulfil them”
What does the section fulfilment say about Jesus being the teacher of wisdom
Jesus will go on to demand a higher standards of righteousness.
Key quote : Murder
“But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment”
What does the section murder say about Jesus being a teacher of wisdom
Jesus doesn’t reject the commandments but raises the bar + interested in the big things that affect humans heart
Key quote : Adultery
“Your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away”
What does the section adultery say about Jesus being teacher of wisdom
Affirms the commandment - showing seriousness of being committed to moral purity
Key quote : Eye for Eye
“If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles”
What does the section eye for eye say about Jesus being the teacher of wisdom
Simplification makes it more demanding - appropriate response is to offer more
Key quote : Enemies
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those persecute you”
What does the section love your enemies say about kesus being teacher of wisdom
Raises the bar as his follows are to be radically different
