Jesus the Master Teacher

1. The character of the teacher
   1. Matthew 7:28-29
   2. John 13:2-5
   3. John 13:12-17
   4. Mark 6:30-34
2. The nature of the teaching
   1. Matthew 4:23
   2. Matthew 9:35
   3. Matthew 5:3-10
   4. Matthew 7:21-23
   5. Luke 6:23-26
   6. Luke 15:1-10
3. The expected response of the disciple
   1. John 13:15-17
   2. Luke 13:6-9

Reflection Questions:

In your own words, describe the teachings of Jesus as you know them.

Why is the character of the teacher so important?

Why do you think Jesus was able to teach with such authority? What are the implications of your answer toward your behavior?

How does Jesus teach you? Reflect over the last year. How have you learned from Jesu and grown?

Are you the kind of Christian who earnestly seeks God’s will for your life? How can you improve in seeking God’s will as the highest priority?

Jesus’ preaching and teaching contained information about what is expected of citizens of the kingdom of God. Read Matthew 5:3-12. How does your relationship with Jesus help you live out these characteristics?

Jesus’ teaching and preaching wasn’t always positive. There are some very hard warnings in his teaching that may be perceived as negative. How should we approach and handle the warnings of judgment in Jesus’ teaching today? What is the order of our application in dealing with these warnings? Read Matthew 7:1-6. What does this text add to the discussion on order of application?