1. The 5 Major Discourses collections of JC’s sayings/teachings
presents JC as a rabbi (teacher)
JC’s 5 Major Teachings = The Pentateuch

2. The 1st Discourse: The Sermon on the Mount
MOSES
JESUS:
The “New & Improved” Moses
Mount Sinai
The 10 Commandments
fundamental duties of human beings
the mount/mound
The Beatitudes
understanding the law of love to promote justice & compassion
compliment
Both offer guidance to live faithfully to God!

3. The Beatitudes “blessed” or “happy” JC’s Teachings:
the meaning & path to eternal holiness & true happiness
God’s expectations of human relationships
the values of the kingdom of Heaven

4. The Our Father “the perfect prayer” The Breakdown:
illustrates the faith & spiritual desires of Christians
The Breakdown:
“Our Father, who art in Heaven,”
JC is connected to God & US!
WE are God’s people
united w/ Him & 1 another
“hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.”
shows our adoration & praise
“Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, for we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.”
we petition for His assistance

5. The 2nd Discourse: The Missionary Discourse
JC calls the Apostles
gives them a heads up:
they will be welcomed & taken care of by some
they will be persecuted b/c of him (JC)
no worries-God will protect them
got to do it to receive the kingdom of Heaven
JC calls his disciples (YOU!)
bring his message to all
stand up for what is right
prayer, worship, & the Holy Spirit will help

6. The 3rd Discourse: The Kingdom Parables
JC’s parables
taken from nature or common life experiences
compares everyday situations to his message
helps us understand the truths of the kingdom of God

7. The 4th Discourse: The Community Discourse
JC’s Teaching: Community Prayer
Matthew 18:20 “For where 2 or 3 are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
JC’s Teaching: Forgiveness
the Apostles are given the power to forgive in his name
the Sacrament of Reconciliation!
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
(Matthew 18:21-35)
LESSON: If we expect God (the king) to forgive us, we (the 1st slave) must forgive others (the fellow slaves).

8. The 5th Discourse: The Sermons on Jesus’ Last Days
Matthew 25:31-46 The Judgment of Nations
Who is the “king”?
God
Who are “the sheep”?
those who ministered to others
Who are “the goats”?
those who ignored others’ needs
JC’s Teaching:
the love for God & the love for others cannot be separated
foreshadows the expected events when JC comes again
(SIDENOTE: This passage is ONLY in Matthew!)

9. Works of Mercy
charitable acts for the physical & spiritual needs of others formed by the Church based on JC’s The Judgment of Nations
Corporal
Spiritual
Feed the hungry.
Teach the ignorant.
Give drink to the thirsty.
Counsel the doubtful.
Shelter the homeless.
Comfort the sorrowful.
Clothe the naked.
Bear wrongs patiently.
Visit the sick.
Forgive injuries.
Visit the imprisoned.
Warn the sinner.
Bury the dead.
Pray for the living & the dead.