Chapter 7: Jesus speaks

Unlocking Jesus’ Words F“teacher”= 30x’s F Master FRabbi FThese titles are used almost interchangeably FRelied on Himself as judge of the truth of what he said. FCalled to a Lifelong relationship with Jesus FAbba! F“teacher”= 30x’s F Master FRabbi FThese titles are used almost interchangeably FRelied on Himself as judge of the truth of what he said. FCalled to a Lifelong relationship with Jesus FAbba!

What Jesus really said: FThe Gospels are a unique form of literature. FThey are the faith community’s reflection on Jesus and his life and message>in light of the resurrection FThe Gospels are a unique form of literature. FThey are the faith community’s reflection on Jesus and his life and message>in light of the resurrection

Jesus’ Words FWe do NOT find the everyday conversation of Jesus in the Gospels. FWe have his most important thoughts and ideas in the Gospels. FDon’t forget: Oral>>>>written FWe do NOT find the everyday conversation of Jesus in the Gospels. FWe have his most important thoughts and ideas in the Gospels. FDon’t forget: Oral>>>>written

Jesus’ Words FTwo words used uniquely by Jesus: FAbba>>>> God is a loving parent,”Daddy” FAmen: “Amen, Amen I say to you.” Said at the beginning of a statement!>no one else used “amen” in this way. FTwo words used uniquely by Jesus: FAbba>>>> God is a loving parent,”Daddy” FAmen: “Amen, Amen I say to you.” Said at the beginning of a statement!>no one else used “amen” in this way.

Jesus’ Words and then some What we find in the Gospels is more than just Jesus’ words. FWe find the Meaning of his words. FWe believe that the Gospels were written with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. FThe words in the Gospel convey the truths Jesus taught to his followers. What we find in the Gospels is more than just Jesus’ words. FWe find the Meaning of his words. FWe believe that the Gospels were written with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. FThe words in the Gospel convey the truths Jesus taught to his followers.

A Jew speaking to Fellow Jews FJust like you have a “way” of speaking with your family and friends, so did Jesus. FJesus was using the common speech patterns of his day FJust like you have a “way” of speaking with your family and friends, so did Jesus. FJesus was using the common speech patterns of his day

Thinking and talking among the Jews of Jesus’ day FEngage the whole person! NOT just convincing people in a logical manner (head) but Also touch the heart, emotions as well. More poetic, symbolic, figures of speech, exaggeration etc. FEngage the whole person! NOT just convincing people in a logical manner (head) but Also touch the heart, emotions as well. More poetic, symbolic, figures of speech, exaggeration etc.

Jesus speaking to fellow Jews FJesus said “ If your hand causes you to stumble(sin), cut it off.(MK9:43) REALLY?????? FJesus said “ If your hand causes you to stumble(sin), cut it off.(MK9:43) REALLY??????

Jesus speaking to fellow Jews FIn the Jewish tradition, a master of public speaking also filled his presentations with imagery from the Scriptures. F“turn the other cheek”>from Lamentations 3:30 FIn the Jewish tradition, a master of public speaking also filled his presentations with imagery from the Scriptures. F“turn the other cheek”>from Lamentations 3:30

Questions FThe gospels give us Jesus’ actual words, Explain FWhat 2 words were used by Jesus in a unique way? FWhy can we trust the Gospels to accurately convey the truth of Jesus’ teaching? FWhat are some characteristics of traditional Jewish public speaking? FThe gospels give us Jesus’ actual words, Explain FWhat 2 words were used by Jesus in a unique way? FWhy can we trust the Gospels to accurately convey the truth of Jesus’ teaching? FWhat are some characteristics of traditional Jewish public speaking?

Jesus’ sayings and stories FPronouncement stories Mk 2:23-28, MK 12:28-34 FShort Sayings MT 5:3-12 FInstructions for the disciples MT 6:9-15,LK 11:1-13 FParables MT 13:24-33 FPronouncement stories Mk 2:23-28, MK 12:28-34 FShort Sayings MT 5:3-12 FInstructions for the disciples MT 6:9-15,LK 11:1-13 FParables MT 13:24-33

Jesus’ sayings FDefine the 4 main styles of speech used in his teachings. ( ) F List the 8 beatitudes FDefine the 4 main styles of speech used in his teachings. ( ) F List the 8 beatitudes