In Chapter 13, Jesus delivers his first commandment. While Moses had delivered commandments in the Old Testament in Exodus 20:1-17, this is the first order to his disciples that he has labeled as a commandment. Jesus says to them “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another” (John 13:34 NKJV). Across all translations, the main idea of this line is the same. It is understood that this line was meant to lead the disciples to be kind to one another as Jesus was kind to them. From the Lumina site, it gives other translations of the Greek “ἀγαπάω” as “to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly” as well as “to be well pleased, to be contented at or with a thing.” (Lumina). …show more content…
Therefore, from this commandment, Jesus asks for the disciples to be kind and to welcome others as he was to them.
This lesson, unlike the others, is reflects previous events and actions by Jesus and not the words he spoke. There are four different instances where Jesus acts in the way of his words in line 34. The first is the disabled man in John 5. The man lays among the sick, blind and lame and has been ill for 38 years. Despite this man being ill and unable to walk, Jesus asks him “Do you want to be made well?” (John 5:6 NKJV). No person has come to this man to come help him to the healing pool, but Jesus comes and heals the man and brings him to his feet by telling him to pick up his mat. Similarly, in Chapter 9, Jesus aids a man who had been born blind. When the disciple asks him who had sinned to make him blind, Jesus responds with “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but what the works of God should be revealed in him” (John 9:2 NKJV). Jesus then continues on to heal the man with spit and clay and gains sight. At the time, it was
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They still don’t understand what Jesus means when he tells them he is going away. His whole battle speech appears to have been somewhat pointless because none of the disciples have been able to truly do what Jesus has asked. Even after Jesus was resurrected, the disciples were all hiding in a house days after he rose. That doesn’t seem to represent a lack of fear of death, but rather a large amount of fear. This inability to understand what Jesus has been teaching may have some other significance. Rather than the farewell discourse being meant solely for the disciples, it is also meant for us, and is acting a guide to how we should act.
The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” 22 Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, “But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?” 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
Jesus as teacher tells us to be good, follow him, and live ethical lives. In this model, Jesus is saving us from our own ignorance because we do not know right from wrong. He wants us to change our uncaring behavior by him educating and inspiring each of us through his teachings and examples of love and knowledge.
Among the other things that Jesus did during His time on earth, He made disciples. His command to His disciples to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) was an extension of His disciple-making
Christ taught the people about God, and the golden rule which is “do unto you as
The use of the word Love is seen 15 times in Deuteronomy which shows the importance of love towards not only our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, the love we are to extend to our neighbor, the love we have for the Lord and of course the love the Lord freely gives to us. In the Old Testament the evidence of God’s love is seen repeatedly. In Deuteronomy 6:4-5 the passage is taken from perhaps the most well known Old Testament passage that is later referenced in the New Testament. We are directed to use all of our being to love the Lord. The evidence of God’s love is also revealed in (Deut 7:6-8,Deut 10:15, Deut 14:2) by choosing the Israelites as His chosen people, liberating the Israelites from the bondage of Egypt as well as showing
He also warned about the consequences of sin and the judgement of men if they do forgive. An example of this can be found in the parable of the unforgiving servant, (Matthew 18:21-35). The forgiven servant who did not show mercy to another, received judgement. The ability to forgive also releases one from judgement. In the scripture, Luke 6:37-38, it reads, “Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back” (The New Oxford Annotated Bible, 2010, p. 1841). For all of these reasons, Jesus has taught his followers to be merciful, without judgment. Forgive others, in turn, you will be forgiven in the
In chapter eight of Felder he talks about the four gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each have their own ways of telling the readers about Jesus, but Jesus’s message is the same in each gospel. The core message of Jesus’s teachings is the reign of God, and His kingdom. Jesus was not sent down to change the old laws, but to make them fit what God wanted. Jesus wanted everyone to know the kingdom of God is already present, but it is also a future as well. People need to accept God and live for Him, so that way they can become a part and better the kingdom. The gospel of Luke portrays Jesus as a universal savior that is friends with everyone no matter who they are. Jesus wanted everyone to love each other, and not judge one another. To Him
The disciples where to face new challenges in their lives, Jesus was to be crucified and they would all leave Him. Then all the disciples deserted him and fled (Matt 26:59} they were now discouraged, they left their master, they seemed defeated and finished. But they were going through a transient period from believers to believers of power who would overcome and turn the world upside down. Jesus had rose from the dead and now he opens their mind to what the scriptures say (Luke 24:45) he now encourages them to stay in the city. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”(Luke 24:48)
‘AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.’ The second is this, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ There is no other commandment greater than these (New American Standard Bible, Mark.30-31).
A second speech that was delivered by Jesus and it can be easily recalled is the speech or discussion from the Last Supper. During this speech, Jesus gave his final words and teaching to his disciples. It was also this time when he explained the purpose of his sacrifice. The significance of the Last Supper speech is due to a the time before Jesus’s crucifixion, which left a great impact. Another notable speech given
Jesus called for his disciples to follow his example, to lead by serving; this is seen throughout the Gospels in Mark 9:35, Matthew 20:26, Matthew 23:11 and Luke 22:26.
Jesus taught what it meant to truly love each person unrequitedly. In John 8:1-11, Jesus is confronted with by the Pharisees with a woman who was caught in adultery. The Jewish Law dictated that the woman should be stoned to death because of her sin. Jesus responds to the woman’s accusers by declaring “Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” The crowds dispersed, because they realized that none of them were free of
The Bible consists of many commandments that Christians should follow throughout life, but it can be complicated at times. The reason why following the commandments that are outlined in the Bible can be challenging is that of temptation. I wholeheartedly believe the idea that God had the bible created was to help Christians deal with different types of temptation.
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
Be Merciful (Luke 6:31). "Be merciful just as your father is merciful." (Matthew 5:7): "Happy are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them." The passage s teaches us mainly about being merciful to our enemy and God will be merciful toward us. Forgiveness of kind especially toward our enemy. We should not harm others even if they done bad things against us. We should show compassion towards others because if we don't people might not show compassion towards us. The passage told us that Jesus is merciful even towards his enemies. Perfect example of this is forgiving Jusus' enemy when he was put on the cross. Jesus even prayed for them to not punish them.