Jesus Essays

Jesus came to earth on a mission, he wanted to inspire and teach people about the power of following God’s commands. Jesus is more than just our savior, he is our guide and the gospel that shows this best is Matthew’s. The Gospel of Matthew is clear and powerful when describing the pedagogy of Jesus. He did not spend his time in a room lecturing people, he did not force people to listen to him and he did not come with a prepared discussion topic on note cards. Jesus simply stood in crowds preaching

The story from the gospel of John, in which Jesus tells his disciples to cast their fishing nets off the right side of the boat; illustrates the moral dilemma that we are currently facing today, albeit not the way Christians would perceive. In this story, Jesus' disciples were unsure of what to do after his crucifixion and some of them had decided to go fishing one day. As Jesus' resurrection was unbeknownst to them, the disciples did not recognize Jesus was standing on the shore when he asked if

Parables of Jesus Name: Institutional Affiliation Parables of Jesus Martin Luther King was an American Baptist who was also the leader of the African American movement. In 1967, Martin Luther King preached about why Messiah called a man a fool. In his sermon, Martin elaborated the need for human beings to live a life that pleases God, by loving God first, the family comes second and then every person should be beneficial to the community (Gowler, 2015). Martin Luther King was preaching this message

The supersessionist theology states that the Christian tradition is part of Biblical Judaism, and therefore Jews have to believe Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. Those who deny this are unable to call themselves as Gods chosen people. Although logically looking at Christianity’s Lineage, it is derived from Jewish traditions. Jesus was born under Jewish laws and customs, but looking at greed and lust for sin amongst his people he set of to preach a new religion, which is known as Christianity. Historical

it tells the story of Jesus’ life, the author spends a substantial amount of time discussing and preparing for the death of Jesus. Out of its 16 chapters Jesus clearly predicts his coming death three times as well as several other subtle references that the author of Mark carefully includes. As early in the text as Mark 2 Jesus alludes to his death, saying that “‘the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and on that day they will fast’” (Mark 2:20). Jesus indicates he is the present

To understand the title of Jesus we must first know the background of his journey. Jesus was, keeping it simple, a rebel. His sole purpose was to come and overthrow the Roman Empire. In Jesus’ eyes, The Roman Empire was corrupt and needed a change in command. In Aslan’s Zealot, Jesus refers to himself as the Son of Man. His goal was to be king of the Jews, but mostly to be a king of the world. When Jesus establishes himself as the Son of God, as he was depicted in Daniel, he makes a clear statements

The scene in which Jesus cleanses a leper in the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark seems to contain several important meanings. Prior to understanding the significance of this healing, it is imperative to acknowledge and investigate an important gap that is present. Mark states that “a leper came to” Jesus, but he fails to elaborate on Jesus’ location and why he was in a place where a leper could approach him (Mk 1:40). Leviticus 13 outlines the laws regarding lepers, which are very clear and strict

God and their mission was to deliver Gods message to humanity. The idea of Jesus as the divine Son of God was affirmed in the foundations of the original church. DIVINITY OF CHRIST Starting from an historical perspective, some scholars would argue that the idea of Jesus as the divine Son of God was affirmed, even among the disciples, in the foundations of the original church. In “Explaining Christian Beliefs About Jesus,” a chapter of “Cross and Crescent: Responding to the

come without serious consequences and hardships. However, while Jesus and Aeneas both strive to achieve a certain goal due to divine intervention and both overcome certain adversities, their underlying motives and their ultimate outcomes are starkly different. Although it would appear that neither Jesus nor Aeneas would be motivated by personal fame or glory—as they were sent on godly missions, this is not the case in The Aeneid. Jesus acts completely selflessly as he teaches others about the Kingdom

There are two different understandings of Jesus. One way to understand him is to think of him in terms of inculturation: This means to adapt an idea, image, or story to a specific culture. The second way to understand Jesus is to think of him in terms of incarnation, or God becoming flesh. Inculturation is a highly malleable process which opens up Jesus to many interpretations, while incarnation is a much more objective way of thinking. In this essay, I will point out how and why inculturation and

think that there are people who are spiritually neutral. This is false because, in the spiritual realm of existence, there is no fence-sitter. Anyone who wants to be neutral from both Jesus and the serpent is a child of rebellion, they are under the authority of the serpent. Those who are under the authority of Jesus have submitted their lives to the authority of His word. Whoever has not submitted his life to the obedience of the word of God is under the influence of the serpent, Satan is his master

towards analyzing the criterions that are highly esteemed by those studying the life of Jesus. The first valid criterion, and perhaps the most effective, is language and environment. This principle states “material is more likely to be deemed historical if it is compatible with the language and environment of the period it describes rather than the period of the source itself.” In terms of the life of Jesus, the context of the material should match that of Galilee/Judea rather than the Roman influence

2:1-5. This study seeks to investigate the liberating idea of the crucified Jesus in the light of 1 Corinthian 1:17 – 2:1-5. If so, this study tries to propose the hermeneutic and homiletical theories we need to adapt to liberation preaching in the light of 1 Corinthian 1:17 – 2:1-5. I hope that this study would enhance us with new ideas and outlooks concerning the idea of the crucified Jesus in the light of 1 Corinthian 1:17 – 2:1-5. 3. Contextual Preaching Method: The Liberation Preaching:

“When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”. Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this impossible, but with God all things are possible.” ( Holy Bible: New International Version) This verse from chapter 19 of Matthew showed when the disciples questioned how it was possible to get into the kingdom of Heaven. They wondered how a man could give up all of his possessions and give it all to God to be accepted into the Kingdom of Heaven. As Christians

Throughout the gospel of Matthew, Jesus is shown with many good qualities, one being his compassion towards others. He is constantly helping people whether it be with physical healing or helping them find God. His compassion isn't reserved for anyone either, as he helps and sympathies with all people including tax collectors and Samaritan women. His compassion can be seen in many parts of Matthew such as his healing of the sick(Mt 4:23-25), healing a man with leprosy(Mt 8:1-4), restoring two demon-possessed

When Jesus enter into another synagogue he came across a man with a shriveled hand, but the Pharisees were looking for an opportunity to accuse Jesus. Jesus told the man to stand up. Then Jesus asked them what is lawful on the Sabbath. He looked around angerly because they remained silent. So he told the man to outstretch his hand and he healed it. The Pharisees instantly began to plot Jesus death. After Jesus and disciples reached the lake Jesus told his disciples to ready a small boat. So he could

The second character that comes to play in this passage has no name. Whether or not we are given a name she still goes to the feet of Jesus like Jairus. She too had her own burdens. If you look at Luke 8:43 we are informed that it’s not a relative she burdens for like Jairus but for herself. Imagine being sick for as long as she was, twelve years. Being sick that long, not being able to do the things you love, having no energy for a long period. It can defiantly be a time of desperation like it

Jesus – A Brief Biblical History According to the Holy Bible, Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the Roman province of Judea, approximately 2000 years ago. His mother was Mary and according to the Gospel of Matthew, she was a virgin at the time of Jesus’ birth (Matthew 1:18). Therefore, as Mathew continues, Mary’s husband Joseph was not the biological father of Jesus. The Bible teaches that He came directly from God, “born of the Virgin Mary”; His father was God, the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:20).

centerfold Jesus Christ and biblical figures surrounding him. Jesus is covered in luminous white cloth and a vibrant carrot orange drape hanging from his left arm. A halo of light surrounds his head, and contrasts with the ray of light gleaming from the sky on to him, his supposedly righteous followers and the background. The light exaggerates his essence giving him a stand out appearance. His facial expression is that of a merciful man, with his eyes directed towards the repentant sinners. Jesus is the

a quote from Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John, chapter 14 verse 6 that says, “Jesus said, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” I have read this verse and been told this verse over and over ever since I was introduced to Christianity when I was younger. Overtime, I have determined that this biblical verse meant that their is no other way to achieve salvation, heaven, and the ultimate truth and relationship other than accepting Jesus Christ as one’s