In The Entry into Jerusalem‚ the biblical narrative of Zacheus displays the theme of equality in the ministry of Jesus Christ. The dramatists portray the socially-constructed hierarchies that reflect economic and physical stature as irrelevant to religious doctrine. Regardless of the characters’ social status in the Jewish community‚ Christ perceives all of the citizens as equal to their peers and inferior to the sovereignty of God. The dramatists characterize Zacheus as a citizen who is vulnerable
Premium God Jesus Christianity
In The Original Jesus‚ author Tom Wright examines Jesus in the historical perspective. He attempts to take you back to Jesus’s own time in order for the reader to recognize the message Christ was actually proclaiming and to interpret it and the Gospels in the context of those times. In other words‚ Wright tries to "take you there" to see Jesus as he was 2‚000 years ago. It is a short and seemingly uncomplicated book‚ filled with a number of illustrations of Jesus in the Holy Land‚ yet it does succeed
Premium Jesus New Testament Christianity
Jesus’ Teaching Luke’s "Sermon on the Plain" is the Gospel equivalent of Paul’s chapter on love‚ 1 Corinthians 13. Here Jesus sets forth his ethic for daily life in detail. The sermon begins with a recognition of the disciples’ blessing as a result of God’s grace. The rest of the sermon gives the ethical response to being such a beneficiary. Disciples are to live and relate to others in a way that stands out from how people relate to one another in the world. They are to love and pray for their
Premium Love
thousand years ago God came to earth as one of us. Jesus‚ born in a manger‚ came to earth at a time were everything was at its best and worst depending on the situation. While the Romans did bring common language‚ roads‚ and currency‚ they also brought along pagan ideas and the idea that Caesar Augustus was god. At the time of Jesus‚ Israel had never been worse. With their traditions and rejection‚ Jesus entered into Israel’s worst times. While Jesus could pick to come to earth whenever he pleased‚
Free Jesus
Leadership of Jesus The question of whether leaders are born or can be taught is one that is common in leadership discussions. My personal opinion is that leaders can be taught‚ and should be taught by studying the principles and practices by which our history’s most effective leaders led. Furthermore; it is important to realize that leadership through hierarchies is quickly becoming inferior to leadership through service and having a joint vision shared by all those affected by this leader. Jesus was such
Premium Jesus Christianity New Testament
In studying Jesus ’ leadership style there are three leadership strengths: the strength of action‚ self-mastery‚ and relationships. Jesus used servant leadership to influence his followers. In my paper I will review the Laurie Beth Jones book Jesus‚ CEO‚ which gives business advice based on the leadership techniques demonstrated by Jesus in the New Testament. If you have not been tested‚ you do not know who you are. If you do not know who you are‚ you cannot be a leader. A true leader
Premium Leadership Management
-JESUS CHRIST(Isaiah 49:15) Dear friends‚ have your read the above excerpt from the scriptures‚ isn’t it great? Yes friends our Lord Jesus christ loves us so much and he came to this world and gave his own life for you and me on the cross. you may ask me the question‚ why
Premium Jesus Bible New Testament
university days. This endeavor resulted in The Case for Jesus‚ a slim‚ meticulously organized book seeking to answer one question in particular: did Jesus of Nazareth claim to be God? This paper will examine the structure‚ content‚ strengths‚ and weaknesses of The Case for Jesus in order
Premium Christianity Religion God
of your writing should be between 750-1‚250 words. 1. Select one teaching of Jesus from one of the following Bible verses: Matthew 5:21-24‚ Matthew 5:43-48‚ Matthew 6:19-24‚ Matthew 7:15-23‚ Luke 15:1-32‚ John 13:1-17 & 34-35‚ John 15:1-11. Answer the following questions: a. What was Jesus’ point in the teaching? In Matthew 5:43-48‚ Jesus is teaching that one should love their enemies. In order to love an enemy‚ Jesus requires us to "Love" our enemies‚ not hate them. He wants us to show good will
Premium Jesus Christianity
Give an account of The parable of the Great Feast [35 marks] Jesus has just addressed the guests at a banquet he is attending. He has wanted them not to choose the best seats‚ but instead choose the lowest place because ‘all who make themselves great will be humbles‚ and those who humble themselves will be made great’. A reminder here of the Magnificent and the idea that Jesus message turns the normal social structure on its head. Bock notes how at an ancient meal‚ the table was usually in the shape
Premium Jesus Christianity