2.) How does Jesus' attitude contrast with the attitude of His contemporaries toward the following? Adults (Matthew14:15-21), Children (Mark 10:13-16), Those who offend (Luke 9:51-56)

3.) Why did the following people love Christ? The widow of Nain (Luke 7:11-15), The sinful woman (Luke 7:36-50), Mary and Martha (John 11:30-44).

4.) From the beginning of His life, Jesus demonstrated unfailing grace, amazing wisdom, and astounding understanding and knowledge. He consistently pleased God.

The crowds found His compassion constant, and He was humble and meek before His enemies. He treated the poor with respect and the children with love and tenderness. His character was pure, selfless, and sinless.

Jesus also proved His divine character through His immeasurable love, an unconditional love unique in history. He willingly offered Himself as a sacrifice for all sin and evil, and He gave the free gift of everlasting life to every person who would accept it. Only God in the flesh could have embodied all these characteristics.

Read Hebrews 4:15. How can Jesus understand your feelings so completely?

According to Luke 2:42-47, when did Jesus first demonstrate His depth of knowledge and commitment? What was the general reaction to Jesus' remarks?

5.) Read Matthew 7:28-29. What other reactions do you think the people had to His teachings besides amazement?

Imagine yourself in Jesus' day, listening to Him teach an observe His behavior. What would your reaction be?

6.) How do you feel about Jesus and why?

Jesus Christ as a teacher

1.) What did Christ teach about the new birth? (John 3:1-8)

2.) What did Christ teach regarding His claims about Himself? (John 10:11, John 13:13-14, John 15:1-5, Matthew 5:17, John 11:25-26)

Which of these claims do you think is most important? Which means the most to you personally? Why?

3.) What did Christ teach about His demands of His followers? (Mark 8:38, Mark 10:29-30, Matthew 9:9, Matthew 11:29, Luke 9:23, John 13:34-35)

Which of these demands do you find the easiest to follow; and how do you think Jesus wants you to deal with the difficult ones?

4.) Many view Jesus as the greatest teacher in history. No other man has been quoted as often or has inspired as many books and articles. His teachings have given us clear, profound insights into the deepest questions of life. People flocked to hear Him speak. The disciples left everything to follow Him. What kind of teach could inspire such loyalty? (See John 6:66-69 for help in formulating your answer.)

From the following verses, list characteristics of Jesus that made Him such an excellent teacher. (Mark 6:34, Luke 21:29-38, Luke 4:14-30, John 3:1-8, 7:50-51, 19:38-42)

5.) Carefully read Matthew 7:7-12 from the Sermon on the Mount. How did Jesus use the following teaching methods to emphasize His lessons?
Repitition of ideas -- Practical application -- Clear summarization

6.) What was even more important than Christ's effective teaching methods? (Matthew7:29)

Where did He get His authority? (John 12:49-50)

Summarize how Jesus' earthly life confirmed His deity.

Life Application

1.) Give at least three reasons you can trust Jesus' teachings.

2.) List three ways these teachings can change your life.

3.) Plan how you will implement these changes.

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