Jesus was the master at using parables that related to the lives of people. Many of his parables reflected things that he had no doubt seen while he had up in Galilee.
THE GREAT TEACHER: Jesus Taught With Parables Drawn From Everyday Life
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THE GREAT TEACHER: Jesus Taught With Selective Use of Details In His Parables
Take a moment and ponder what it must have been like to be a disciple of Jesus Christ in the first century, and imagine that you are listening to the voice of Jesus as he taught. What would it have been like?
THE GREAT TEACHER: Why Jesus Taught With Parables
The parable is a comparison or similitude, a short simple, usually fictitious, story from which moral or spiritual truth is drawn. The parable as a teaching tool is effective in at least five ways:
THE GREAT TEACHER: Jesus Taught with Irrefutable Logic
Many Bible scholars seldom speak of Jesus' perfect mind. Jesus was a master at reasoning logically with the common people or the highly educated Jewish religious leaders. Yet, we also notice never that Jesus never abused his ability to reason with others. As Jesus taught others, he always used his sharp mental faculties to advance the truth.... Continue Reading →
THE GREAT TEACHER: Jesus Taught with Vivid Hyperbole
In his three and a half year ministry, Jesus often used an effective teaching method, hyperbole. This is an intentionally exaggerated statement or claims not meant to be taken literally but rather to emphasize a point. Yes, we interpret the Bible literally but with figurative language and such passages like hyperbole have to be understood and... Continue Reading →
THE GREAT TEACHER: Jesus Taught with Use of Questions
Jesus was exceptional in his use of questions. Jesus would often ask questions when it would have been less time-consuming if he had just given them an answer, making the point that he so desired.
THE GREAT TEACHER: Jesus Taught with Simplicity and Clarity
Jesus Taught In Their Synagogues Being Glorified By All Luke 4:22 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 22 And all were all speaking well of him, and marveled at the gracious words that were coming out of his mouth; and they said, “Is not this Joseph's son?” Officers Sent to Arrest Jesus John 7:32, 45-46 Updated American Standard... Continue Reading →
THE GREAT TEACHER: What Features of Jesus’ Teaching Stands Out In Matthew?
To get the flavor of Jesus’ teaching, read to yourself the first few verses of his Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:3-12 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) Nine Beatitudes 3 “Blessed[50] are the poor[51] in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.[52] 5 “Blessed are the meek,[53] for they shall inherit... Continue Reading →
THE GREAT TEACHER: Jesus Christ
How can you improve your effectiveness as a Christian teacher? Essentially, it is by imitating JESUS CHRIST: The Great Teacher. You may wonder, ‘But how can we imitate Jesus?’ ‘He was the perfect, divine, Son of God.’ Admittedly, you cannot be a perfect teacher. Nevertheless, regardless of your abilities, you can do your best to imitate the way Jesus taught.
