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Lesson 5 Homework Resources
Scripture Verses
B - Beyond the Basics
Harmony of the Gospels
Compares stories and events across all four books
List of Teachings Across The Gospels
From Condensed Bible Cyclopedia
His conversation with Nicodemus (John 3:1-15 );
His conversation with the woman of Samaria at Jacob's well (John 4:1-26 );
His address in the synagogue at Nazareth (Luke 4:16-30 );
the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5:1-7:29 );
charge of the apostles (Matthew 10:1-42 );
He pronounced the doom on Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum (Matthew 11:20-24 );
discourse after healing the infirm man at Bethesda (John 5:1-47 );
He defended His disciples after they plucked the corn on the sabbath day (Matthew 12:1-19 );
He defended Himself when the Pharisees accused Him of being in collusion with Baalzebub, the prince of devils, announcing to them that attributing His works to this source was a sin against the Holy Spirit that would never be forgiven (Matthew 12:23-32 ; Mark 3:22-30 );
the discourse on the Bread of life (John 6:25-61 );
He discussed internal purity (Matthew 15:1-20 );
He emphasized the necessity to forgive injuries (Matthew 18:21-35 );
the discourse at the feast of tabernacles (John 7:1-44 );
He condemned the accusers of the woman who was taken in adultery (John 8:1-11 );
He declared himself to be the shepherd of the sheep (John 10:1-42 );
He denounced his contemporaries for their wickedness (Luke 11:29-36 );
He discussed humility (Luke 14:7-14 );
He marked out the way to everlasting life (Matthew 19:27-30 );
He predicted his sufferings (Matthew 19:17-19 );
He denounced the Pharisees with great severity (Matthew 23:1-36 );
He foretold the destruction of Jerusalem (Matthew 24:1-35 );
His words of comfort to his disciples (John 14:1-16:33 );
His wonderful prayer (John 17:1-26 );
His remarks on the way to Gethsemane (Matthew 26:31-36 )
and the last and great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20 ).
Cheat Sheet
The Dictionary of Bible Themes
Jesus Christ’s mission as preaching and teaching
- Lk 4:43 pp Mk 1:38 See also Mt 11:5 pp Lk 7:22; Mk 6:6; Jn 7:16; Ac 1:1
Jesus Christ was regarded as a teacher and prophet
- Jn 1:38 “Rabbi” was an honorific title given to Jesus Christ unofficially by the people. See also Mt 16:14 pp Mk 8:28 pp Lk 9:19; Mt 23:10; Mt 26:25; Mk 9:5; Mk 10:51; Jn 13:13
The sources of Jesus Christ’s preaching and teaching
- Jesus Christ’s words were grounded in Scripture Lk 24:27 See also Mt 4:4 pp Lk 4:4; Dt 8:3; Mt 21:16; Ps 8:2; Mt 22:29-32 pp Mk 12:24-27 pp Lk 20:35-38
- Jesus Christ’s words came from God Jn 7:16 See also Jn 3:2; Jn 8:28; Jn 12:49-50
- Jesus Christ spoke in the power of the Spirit Ac 1:2 See also Lk 4:14-15; Jn 3:34; Jn 6:63
The content of Jesus Christ’s preaching and teaching
- The kingdom of God Lk 9:11 See also Mt 4:17,23; Mt 6:33; Mt 13:24; Mk 1:15; Jn 3:3
- God as Father Jn 14:8-14 See also Mt 6:31-32 pp Lk 12:30-31; Mt 10:32-33; Mt 18:10; Mk 11:25; Jn 5:17-23; Jn 8:18-19
- Jesus Christ’s own identity Jn 4:25-26 See also Mt 16:13-17 pp Mk 8:27-30 pp Lk 9:18-21; Lk 4:20-21; Lk 24:44; Jn 10:11; Jn 14:6-7
- Jesus Christ’s mission Mk 9:31 pp Mt 17:22-23 pp Lk 9:44 See also Mt 20:17-19 pp Mk 10:32-34 pp Lk 18:31-34; Lk 19:9-10; Lk 24:46; Jn 6:51; Jn 10:14-15
- How people should live Mt 5:48 See also Mt 5:20-22,43-44; Mt 7:12; Mt 19:21-24 pp Mk 10:21-25 pp Lk 18:22-25; Mt 22:35-40 pp Mk 12:28-31; Lk 6:35; Jn 13:34-35; Jn 15:12-13
- The future Mk 14:62 pp Lk 22:69 See also Mt 10:15 pp Lk 10:12; Mt 12:36-37; Mt 24:1-2 pp Mk 13:1-2 pp Lk 21:5-6; Mt 24:36-44; Mt 25:31-33; Lk 17:26-35
- Jesus Christ criticised false teachings Mt 15:6-9 pp Mk 7:6-7 See also Isa 29:13; Mt 7:15-16; Mt 16:12; Mt 23:2-4; Mk 12:38-39 pp Lk 20:45-46
The results of Jesus Christ’s preaching and teaching
- Jesus Christ invited a response Mt 11:28-30 See also Mt 13:23 pp Mk 4:20 pp Lk 8:15; Mt 22:8-10; Lk 14:21-24; Jn 5:24
- Jesus Christ looked for an obedient response Lk 11:28 See also Mt 7:24-27; Mt 11:15; Mt 13:23 pp Mk 4:20 pp Lk 8:15; Mt 28:20; Mk 4:9; Jn 14:23-24
- People responded to Jesus Christ’s preaching and teaching Jn 12:42 See also Mt 8:19-22 pp Lk 9:57-60; Mt 13:10-15 pp Mk 4:10-12; Jn 4:39; Jn 6:68-69
Characteristics of Jesus Christ’s preaching and teaching
- It had authority Mt 7:28-29 See also Mt 21:23 pp Mk 11:28 pp Lk 20:2; Mt 22:22 pp Mk 12:17 pp Lk 20:26; Mk 1:22 pp Lk 4:32; Mk 1:27; Jn 7:15
- Jesus Christ lived out what he preached and taught Jn 10:38 The “miracles” (literally “works”) conveyed the same message as Jesus Christ’s words. See also Mt 11:29; Mt 16:24 pp Mk 8:34 pp Lk 9:23; Jn 13:15,34
Jesus Christ’s preaching and teaching methods
- His use of lessons drawn from people’s experience Mt 9:16-17 pp Mk 2:21-22 pp Lk 5:36-37; Mt 12:11-12; Mt 18:12 pp Lk 15:4; Lk 9:62; Lk 13:15-16
- His use of parables Mt 13:34 See also Mt 13:3 pp Mk 4:2 pp Lk 8:4
- His use of everyday objects Mt 6:26-29 pp Lk 12:23-27; Mt 22:19-21 pp Mk 12:15-17 pp Lk 20:24-25
- His use of questions Mt 6:25-28; Mt 21:24-25 pp Mk 11:29 pp Lk 20:3-4; Lk 10:36-37
The Bible Project
The "Five Discourses of Matthew"
Alternative option: The teachings of Jesus are more conveniently grouped into sections of Matthew. Switch to Matt's Gospel if it makes the lesson more manageable.
- Sermon On The Mount - Matthew 5-7
- Mission Discourse - Matthew 10
- Kingdom Parables - Matthew 13
- Discourse on the Church - Matthew 18
- Final Discourse - Matthew 23, 24, 25
Extra Credit:
A lecture from Gordon-Conwell Seminary
....From the Group:
The 5 Discourses from the Gospel of Matthew from Robin
Sermon on the Mount Video, from Sarah R:

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