After reading Matthew 10, 13, 18, and 25, please answer the following reflection questions.
Answers should be 5 - 7 sentences in length.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
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1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
This passage explains the instructions of the disciples. It has what they are to do, the hardships they will face, and the rewards that they will receive. The quote that is the most encouraging to me is in verse 42, "And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple- amen I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward." This is encouraging because it explains that if you stay on the path of discipleship, you shall not lose the reward of God. The most challenging is the coming of persecutions. Jesus explains to his disciples that there will be many pharracies who will scourge them in the temple if they are found. That is hard compared to this society because one might not find the courage to stand up and do what is right. Many people would go with the flow. In verse 16,"Behold, I am sending you like a sheep in the midst of wolves."
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus purpose of talking in parables is because he knows the people are not granted with the knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. In verse 12, "To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away." He is saying that anyone who understands the mysteries of the parables will grow rich. Those who haven't, they will lose their possessions. Jesus says that we do not listen, see, and understand the parables. That is why we have to open our eyes, hearts, and ears. If we do so, Jesus will heal us.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
In this chapter, Jesus teaches us about sins and forgiveness. In the parable of the lost sheep, the master goes and finds the one lost sheep out of his large herd of 99 sheep. We should do the same. When we see that our own friends and family are sinning, then we must bring them back. Even if it is the youngest person in the family. It may even be an uncle addicted to drugs or sex. It also says that you must also be forgive others just as you are forgiven. If we don't forgive others, we will be tortured in the kingdom of God.
I can practice the teachings of Jesus by having more patient with others. I can also forgive others as I want to be forgiven. I can also help change the life of any person in my family. I can do that instead of ignoring it.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
This passage tells us about the judgement of the people who will enter the kingdom of God and the people who will have eternal punishment. Jesus will separate the righteous from the people who never helped him. Jesus is in the poor we feed, the naked we clothe, the homeless we welcome, and the prisoners we visit. If we did not help them, we did not help Jesus. Therefore, we will receive eternal punishment.
We need to be helpful. we need to learn to recognize Jesus in the people we see everyday. Some examples of me living out the words of Jesus is when I went to the Midnight Mission. That is a Lasallian Youth event. I fed the hungry. Another way to help is to give money to the poor. I also did that. When the typhoon Ondoy hit the Philippines, my mom and I started a collecting of clothes throughout my middle school. We then sent it to the Philippines.
When I go home with my friends. My friends mom takes us out to eat. That is an example of someone feeding me.
Jesus overall wants us to know what to do when we see him. He wants to know how we react to when we see him.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
Jesus talks to his disciples in Matthew 10:5-42 and explains to them what should be done and Jesus tells his disciples the challenges they are going to face. What I find most encouraging is verse 8, "Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. This quote is really encouraging because its telling everyone that no matter whats wrong with the person go and accept them and cure them of whatever thy have. The most challenging quote is 27," What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light, what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. The reason is because I don't know what people are going to think when I preach because they will probably think I'm dumb and not believe me or follow me.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
The purpose of Jesus talking in parables is because he knows that people do not know of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. The parable that made the most sense to me is verse 16,"But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears because they hear. This made sense to me because without my eyes or ears I can not see Jesus nor hear his teachings and there are many people who cannot hear nor see and I am fortunate to have my ears and my eyes.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
I can practice the teachings of Jesus by having more patient with others and not getting mad with family nor people around me. I can also forgive others and drop any drama or problems that have been caused. Last I can help others when I see them in trouble or when I see a change in them and see how we can make things better.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
I have lived out what Jesus tells us in the verses because when I was in the Lasallian Youth freshman year and I signed up for the MAD walk which is the mothers against drunk driving I walked to help support moms who are against drunk driving and the I signed up for the Aids Walk which is when others kids and other people walk to find a cure and to help stop the spread of aids. When I come home my mom makes me food which she is feeding me and when she gives me advice and also my sister which is love and them taking care of me and these are the things I did to live out Jesus' verses and what people did for me.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
Jesus says to go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
The parable of the mustard seed because it shows how much e truly believe in our faith with god.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
When somebody lies to me or gets me mad I can try and forgive them.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
I gave a homeless person money so he can eat.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The most encouraging part is when Jesus says that if the people choose not to listen to you then just dust your feet off. This is encouraging because what Jesus means to me when he says this is when you fail get off your feet and try again. The most challenging is when he says no matter what the courts people autority does to you never stop beleving. This is challenging because people and autority are going to try their hardest to stop you in believeing your faith. Jesus tells them not to be afraid because when you have to talk the lord will talk through you.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus says that the purpose of parables is that is makes you think and if you understand and can comprehend what the parables mean you have knowledge. Jesus wants to make you think and he does not just want to give you the answer and make it eaiser on you. The parable in chapter thirteen that made most sense to me is The Parable of the Mustard Seed. This is the parable that makes the most sense to me explaining the Kingdom. What the parable says is that people cannot see it yet but when they do see it, it will be greater than you can imagine.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
You can practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter by staying pure like that young boy. In verse 2-3 “He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” What Jesus is saying is that if you are not pure like this child you will not get into heaven. Jesus points out is that the child does not know right from wrong, he focuses only on other things than sining. You need to fallow Jesus' ways and be unknowledgeable to sin so that way you cannot sin against God.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
Jesus is saying in these versus is that how you need to have sympothay for those who are less fortunate than you. How I live these versus out is by whenever I have change if I see a homeless person I give him my change, and when I do this it makes me feel like a better person for stopping and caring for someone who is less fortunate than me. You want to treat others the way you want to be treated. When someone helped me is when I didn't know how to do some math problems for my homework, one of my friends stopped and took the time to acknowledge me and help me whene I needed help.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
One of the parts I found most encouraging was verses 40-42. This verse explains that after all the hardship will come the reward. For everything you will do you will receive equal compensation. If we can pick up our cross then we can be with God in heaven. Of course, reward needs cause, which is explained in verses 37-39. In these verses Jesus explains the conditions for the reward of heaven, he tells us that we have to put him above all things. I have never really examined the meaning of this statement, and once i did i understood that he also meant family. For a person to truly be a disciple you have to put Jesus above your parents, children, grandparents. Even though this is something we have to do it's hard to imagine.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus says "because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven ahs been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted", "This is why I speak to them in parables, because they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand.". Of the parables the parable of the sower makes most sense to me partly because it was later explained, but mainly because it just made sense, obviously, the seeds were us, and where they fell represented how we would respond to the Word. The ones that fell on the path heard the word of God but because they did not try to understand it, were mislead. The ones that fell onto the rocky ground hearsd the word and understood it but because they did not believe totally, when something like persecution came along they would immediately die out. The ones that fell into the thorn bushes heard the word of God but because of the pressure of this earth, they cannot truly believe. Finally, the ones that fell into the good soil took time ot hear and understand God therefore they were able to produce more fruit.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
In chapter 18 Jesus, in a way shows us how to get into heaven. When the disciples ask who the greatest in the kingdom is, Jesus replies that to be the greatest in the kingdom we have to be like children, humble. Jesus also explains that we should stay away from anything that will lead us to sin. If there is anything in our lives that even tempts us to go against Jesus, remove it. in the parable of the sheep Jesus reveals God's endless forgiveness, he basically says that if one of us sins, God will do everything he can for us, to get us back on track. I can practice by teachings by trying my best to, stay away from sin, be humble, and ask for forgiveness when I know i did something wrong.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
In the "Judgement of the Nations" Jesus explains how he will determine who goes to heaven, and who goes to hell. Those who have done good deeds for those who they did not know will recieve eternal glory, and those who do not do anything for anyone will feel eternal seperation from God. I believe that when Jesus talks about good deeds he doesn't mean big huge charity donations but simple things. I don't know if these examples count but a few times i have helped other people, maybe a few cents to someone who needed to take the bus, or just helping a lady cross the street.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The disciple tell Jesus what they
need to do. You should always help
the sick. We should help people
who are in need. Having faith is
the most challenging. The reason
why I have this because people
always judges all the time.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
He wrote the chapter 13 because
he knows that everything is mystery. In chapter 13 versus 9
it talk about people who have ears to hear. Without ear, we wouldn't
able to hear Jesus.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
We could practice without doing
sins at all. We should forgive
people. If we don't, we just
holding grudges against people.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
This verse talks about the people
who are good, and the people who
are bad. The people who were good
would go to heaven. The people
who are bad they can't go in
heaven. It is also important to
be good instead of being evil all
the time.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The disciple tell Jesus what they
need to do. You should always help
the sick. We should help people
who are in need. Having faith is
the most challenging. The reason
why I have this because people
always judges all the time.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
He wrote the chapter 13 because
he knows that everything is mystery. In chapter 13
versus 9 it talk about people
who have ears to hear. Without
ear, we wouldn't able to hear
Jesus.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
We could practice without doing
sins at all. We should forgive
people. If we don't, we just
holding grudges against people.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
This verse talks about the people
who are good, and the people who
are bad. The people who were good
would go to heaven. The people
who are bad they can't go in
heaven. It is also important to
be good instead of being evil all
the time.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The disciple tell Jesus what they
need to do. You should always help
the sick. We should help people
who are in need. Having faith is
the most challenging. The reason
why I have this because people
always judges all the time.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
He wrote the chapter 13 because
he knows that everything is mystery. In chapter 13
versus 9 it talk about people
who have ears to hear. Without
ear, we wouldn't able to hear
Jesus.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
We could practice without doing
sins at all. We should forgive
people. If we don't, we just
holding grudges against people.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
This verse talks about the people
who are good, and the people who
are bad. The people who were good
would go to heaven. The people
who are bad they can't go in
heaven. It is also important to
be good instead of being evil all
the time.
Answers should be 5 - 7 sentences in length.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The Verse that I found most interesting and encouraging was verse 39, "whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." I found this encouraging to me because of the way I interpret it, I think this means if you find a happy life with out Jesus and I think that if you don't devote your life to God you wont have happiness, but if you lose your life for his sake you will find life.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
The Purpose of the parables are for the people who understand the mysteries about the kingdom of God,We have to learn through parables to understand the mysteries but the Disciples were granted with that. The Parable that made more sense was verse 33, "He spoke to them another parable. "The Kingdom of God is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened. This made sense to me because the fact that we take in yeast(faith) and we mix it into our believes and we create a Kingdom of God ourselves in our Heart until we reach that great eternity.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
We shouldn't be tempted by anything and if we do we have to get rid of it. If your friend or anyone you know that is doing wrong go help him out and forgive him and if he doesn't listen to you just let him go, but bring more people to help him out. I have to be merciful to everyone like Jesus and Peter were to his brother, it doesn't matter how many times you are sinned against you always have to forgive them.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you? What this means is God telling us how we are supposed to live our lives we have to do things for others and see them in the eyes of the lord and clothe them, feed them, give them water, and not being strangers. An example would be going up to a homeless person and give them food, shelter and a time of yourself. I have had occasions were I have given money to people on the streets but I really wished I could try harder.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
-The thing that i found most interesting was a verse. That verse was verse 8 because it says"Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received;without cost you are to give." I found it inspiring because the disciples are not able to get anything in return of the people, because Jesus tells them that they received without cost so they shall give without cost. The thing i found most challenging was another verse. The verse is 37 because it says "Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy for me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me." I found this verse challenging because Jesus is telling us that whoever loves a family member more than him we are not good enough for Jesus.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
-Jesus says that there is a purpose for the parables. And in verse 13 Jesus says "This is why i speak to them in parables, because they look but do not see and hear but hear but do not listen or understand." The parable that made more sense to me was 'The Parable of the Mustard Seed' because Jesus say that the kingdom of God is like a mustard seed. And I have seen a mustard bush before and it grows very big and it expands all over the place. So that's why this parable makes the most sense too me because i have seen a mustard bush and I know what Jesus means by it.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
-In this chapter Jesus talk about how people sin and how should we forgive. Jesus tells us that we should not sin because it is bad. Also if there is a part in your body that is making you sin you should cut it off and throw it away because it is better to be crippled than being a sinner. Jesus also talks about forgiving because there are two brothers and one of those brothers forgave him 7 times already and he said he is sick and tired of it already and he asked Jesus if he should still continue to keep on forgiving him and Jesus said yes that it doesn't matter how many times it even is. This is because if somebody forgives you, you should be able to forgive them or even others. That is how Jesus teaches us how not to sin and to forgive.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
-In these verse Jesus tells us about people caring for others. Jesus tells them that if you care for another person and you help them out it is the same way as if you are doing it to Jesus because you are helping others out. Some of the things that I have done from this chapter was to feed others and to give them food when they needed it. That means that what I gave to those people Jesus felt like if I had of gave it to him, because all that Jesus wants is for us to care for others. That is how I can relate to this chapter because I have some things that Jesus would like others to do.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
These passage are Jesus telling what his disciples do and what their rewards will be if they obey him. The most encouraging passage is verse 39 and it says" whoever finds his life will lose it , and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." I find this passage encouraging because I know that if I die for what I believe in I will still have eternal life. The passage I find the most discouraging is verse 17 "But beware of people, for they will hand you over to courts and scourge you in their synagogues." I find it discouraging because I will be treated as an outsider that I don't belong. I will feel that "is this really worth it ?"
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
The purpose of parables can be found in verse 13. Jesus states that " they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand." I think this means that just because you hear or see something doesn't mean you're helping. You actually have to do something about it. The parable that made most sense to me is the parable of the mustard seed because It teaches me to be patient and eventually something small will become very big one day.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
I can get rid of what is causing me to sin. Jesus said it is better to enter crippled rather than coming with two feet or hands and be thrown into eternal fire. Just get rid of the cause of sin instead of keeping it. Jesus gives us the parable of the unforgiving servant which is about this servant selling everything he has in order to pay back a debt. The master then tortures the servant to pay back the debt and Jesus ends the story that his Father will do this to you unless you forgive him.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
I have only given clothes to the naked by giving old shoes , shirts I never wear to families that are struggling financially. In school I didn't know many people at the beginning of freshman year. I gave them a chance and know they are my good friends. I think Jesus is trying to say that if you do this for your fellow brother or sister you are doing this for him. I hope that at the end of my life I will be on the right side with the sheep.
Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
I find it very encouraging that Jesus lets the deciples know strait up that they will be hated for there actions,but that if they continue and fallow what jesus has told them to do they will be with the heavenly father and Jesus in heaven.What i find most challenging is Jesus tells his deciples that they will have to preach in many different towns and that they maybe killed or hated for preaching the words of God.This is challenging because it will push these deciples to there limits and test if they are truly ready or want to be in heaven after death,but it would be extreamly tough for these people to fallow Jesus's words.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus tells us that "Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to yo,but to them it has not been granted.The parable of the Mustard Seed makes the most sence to me.It makes the most sence because I believe thats true about everything at the start it is just a small little thing, but if u just wait it out one day it becomes a huge and beautiful.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
We can pracice not sinning in our everyday lives.We just have to be smarter and more faithful and we will easily not sin as much.. However forgiveness can be difficult because in most cases we get angry instead of forgiving, so this can be pretty difficult for the average student,person.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
I live this way of life everyday I believe.Everyday I am the one at break or lunch who has food and my friends do not and I offer them food.Everyday I welcome people to play games with myself and with friends.I have been given food and shelter before by one one or two people. I wish i could say more people have done this for me.
1) Jesus tells what the twelve disciples must do and the hardships they must face and rewards they will gain when they return from their journey. The most encouraging verse is Matthew 10:40. It is encouraging because it shows that Jesus accepts anyone who has faith in him and God.
The most challenging is Matthew 10:37. It is challenging because we all love our siblings, parents, and children equally and we don't even know if Jesus exists. That is why we have faith in him to believe that he is real and love him.
2)Jesus says that the purpose of the parables are to increase the knowledge of others to the kingdom of God. The Parable of the Mustard Seed makes the most sense to me because it shows that God's kingdom in heaven will grow into a large population with people who believe in him.
3)Jesus teaches that if you sin, you must kill whatever caused you to commit that sin. In my own life, I can try to practice not causes misery to people around me when I am not in a bad mood, i can also try to change my attitude towards things, and i can start applying the Golden rule to the people around me even if they don't treat me the way they want to be treated.
4)In my past, i have given many people, who are strangers, food, money, clothing and happiness. It makes me feel good when i am making a difference in a persons life. There have also been people who have dont these things to me who are strangers. The have provided me with Shelter, food, money, and have been a christ-like figure in my life. They have made me see differently of what Jesus has done to the sinners, nonbelievers, or critics. This will always help me look at those who do and don't care about me.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
Matthew 10: 5-42 talks about how the disciples are supposed to go to the Israelites and preach to them about the Kingdom of God. They are given instructions on how they will preach and what they will preach about. The most encouraging part of it all is when Jesus tells them that God ahas counted the hairs on their head and that they are much more valuable than many sparrows. This is encouraging because it shows that God cares about all of us in a special way and loves all of us equally. The most challenc=ging part is when Jesus tell them that they must not love their family more than him and they must carry their own cross and follow him. This is challenging because you must give up all the things you love in order to follow God which is hard.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus' purpose for teaching in parables is that "they will look, but do not see, and they will listen, but do not hear or understand." jesus taught in parables to confound outsiders and to present the truths about the Kingdom to insiders(disciples)in ways that show how God works. The disciples are blessed with the ability to understand what Jesus is saying while the others are not. The parable that made the most sense was the parable of the mustard seed. This parable states that the Kingdom of God will start of small and as a little seed but will soon grow and flourish and provide shelter for the people.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
I can practice the teachings of Jesus by forgiving as I want to be forgivven. I must not let a child lose their innocence. I must forgive and forget and learn from others an my own mistakes. I must forgive sincerely and with regret that I sinned. I should also be more patient with the people around me.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
I have done many of the things Jesus says to the people on the right and on the left. Most of the time I try to help other people out at school because I feel bad for them. I usually give my food or drinks to my friends who don't have any. I give clothes to people who need to wear it in order to meet the dress code. But sometimes I do not give them these things and act selfish like the people on the left.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The most encouraging thing is that whoever follows Jesus will be more important to Jesus than to God, the heavenly Father.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
He says that the disciples have been granted the kingdom of heaven, but the people have not so they are taught in or through parables. The parable of the sower shows all of the history of Christianity.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
I can try not to get angry, not to hurt any one physically or mentally. I must learn to forgive others more than I sin against others.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
Some of my friends are thirsty but have no money, so I give them money to buy a drink. When they have P.E. but no shorts, if I have them, I lend it to them. I try to do as much sharing as possible.
1. Read what Jesus says in Mt. 10: 5-42. What do find most encouraging? Why? What do you find so challenging? Why?
What's encouraging to me is to know the fact that Jesus is loving to his disciples and saying that the kingdom of God is at hand. The reason being is because Jesus is teaching them how to live their lives faithfully according to God's instruction. The quote I found most encouraging was verse 16, " Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of the wolves, so be shrewd as serpants and simple as doves. This is encouraging to me is because it tells us that God has sent us, so we can teach one another how to live our lives faithfully with peace and love, being meek and humble and thankful for what we truly value in life. The one I found most challenging was the courage under persecution. Jesus says not to be afraid of those who harm us, for the two sparrows are meaningless and that their hatred and jelousy will soon die off. The reason being is because a lot of us are struggling to have courage and be fearless. Therefore, we need God's inspiring words to help us live our lives freely with love all around us.
2. What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in Ch. 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
What Jesus says is the purpose of the parables is the knowledge of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and will grow rich and for those who don't, even what he has will be taken away. The parable that stood most to me was the parable of the mustard seed. The reason is because it emphasizes that the kingdom of God is present to those who are willing to sow the seed int the field. It teaches us that if we live our lives faithfully and continue to grow strong in our hearts, we will continue to grow large enough like a tree to be able to bear fruit to those that need company. For us to expand and allow God to work in us so we may continue to be a blessing to those around us and spread God's word around each day.
3. In chapter 18, Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
Ways I could practice Jesus' teachings are by learning how to be more humble and be able to value the things I use in life each day. If you know that there is something that temps you to sin or cause any harm, its best to avoid it and move foward in life. If you know someone who is like the lost sheep, I will help that person out and let them know that I'm there to care for them and love them despite the struggles and weaknesses they may possess. I will practice to be more patient and tolerant to those that borrow from me, for that one day the Lord God will grant me eternal life up in heaven. Lastly, to have a clean and loving heart, for that the Lord will fill your life with wonderful blessings.
4. Reread MT 25:31-46. Provide a reflection or examples how you lived out what Jesus tells us int these verses. Provide ex, when someone did those things for you.
After reading this passage, ways I lived out to what Jesus says is feeding my dog with food and water each day when I come home from school. I also visited my grandmother when she was ill to provide her comfort and love. I also took my parents out for breakfast last Saturday which helped make their day filled with love and blessings. My parents have always fed me, clothe me each day, feed me each day, as well as comforting me at times I was ill, for it brought me back up in life so I could continue my faith journey with a loving God beside me.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
I find it encouraging that not only do the Twelve have faith in him, he has faith in them to fulfill his needs. He is sending them into the towns to heal people who are worthy of healing and doing his work. I find it challenging how the Twelve have to take the risk of being arrested for working in the name of Jesus and being persecuted. And still, Jesus tells them not to worry, because the Lord will be with them when in need. They trust in him and don't back out of their tasks.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus says that the purpose of the parables is because they "look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand." Jesus is trying to say that people are living, but aren't catching the real meaning of life. The parable that made the most sense to me is The Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat. This passage says that wherever there is good, there will always be bad. It made sense to me because I saw what the wheat and weed symbolized, the good and the bad.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
I can practice what Jesus teaches by thinking about what he is saying. He says, "If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away." Jesus doesn't literally mean to cut off your arm, but to avoid those who influence you to sin. If you have a friend, family member, or someone you know that is sending you down the wrong path, avoid them. Also, he teaches to always forgive, no matter what it is. Jesus wanted us to be merciful to everyone because we are all his children.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
In this passage, the Lord accepts those into his kingdom who did good deeds for others when they were in need. Jesus says that if you did these deeds for them, you did them for me, and you will live eternal life. But those who didn't, were sentenced to eternal punishment. Those are the selfish and greedy in life. I live out what Jesus is saying by sharing lunch to those who ask and not being greedy and saying no. I am not going to change the world by this act, but Jesus does not need me to end world hunger to be accepted into his kingdom.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The part that is most encouraging to me is where Jesus speaks of acknowledging us if we acknowledge him in the presence of God, but also denying us if we deny him. This encourages me because i feel as if this tells us that if we are able to have Jesus in our hearts, live him, love him, and live by his teachings we are doing good. This also tells me that Jesus can acknowledge us all, but what we do is what makes him deny us. What I find most challenging is the same exact thing. It is so hard in this time to fully accept God because there is so much going on in everyone's lives. There are not enough hours in the day to do everything we want to do let alone live by the teachings of Jesus. This is what i find most challeneging because most of the time i am not only not living by Jesus's teachings, but also pushing him to the bottom of my list of things to do. That is why this is both encouraging and challenging at the same time.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus says that the purpose of parables are that: "Because knowlegde of the misteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. The parable that makes the most sense to me is the parable of the mustrd seed. This is because it contradicts what all of the people thought. That the kingdom of God is as small and mighty as a mustard seed, but when it grows to maturity and fullness then it is one of the greatest forces there are.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
This chapter of sin and fogiveness can be interpreted in many ways. The way i interpret it is what i have been taught ever since i was young. The basics of life, and our religion is to not sin and to forgive others. I have been raised to try and push sin away, and help others do the same, and to forgive everyone who have hurt me. This chapter simply goes over some of the main catholics beliefs that we have, and i think they dont go over it enough. I can simply forgive more because even though i know i should, it is one of the hardest things for me to do.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
These verses have always troubled me because they show what i do not do, and what many never do. I believe it is one of the hardest times for not only the catholic faith, but all religions because it is so hard to give which is a main belief in almost all religions. With money so tight in all places we can hardly ever give freely as our beliefs tell us to. This is also hurting us because it is teaching us how to be tight with our money. I am going to be honest and say that i never do these things. And if i do it is not nearly enough. I have never clothed the naked, or visited people in jail, or gave money frequently, or helped the sick. This is what is the horrible thing about our generation. If there is no payment then we will not do anything. We always ask "what will we get in return?" instead of what can i give? The few times i do give is when i do lasallian youth or give clothes which both dont count because i do one for service hours, and the other because the clothes do not fit me. I never go out of my way to help others in any way because i see it as useless. This is just one of my major flaws that i have seen, but cannot seem to fix. Maybe because i don't see me benefiting from changing.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
-What I found most encouraging was verse 16 "Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves." I find this encouraging because Jesus is telling us to go into a very dangerous crowd very calmly. It shows that he is confident that he can protect us in this crowd. What I found challenging is also verse 16 because it is very hard for us to do something scary like that. We need a lot of faith to do something like that.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
-Jesus says that the purpose of the parables in chapter 13 is "because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away." The parable in chapter 13 that made most sense to me was the parable of the mustard seed. For all things to become great, hard work is needed. You cannot end up from poor to rich righteously without hard work. To become a great person from one of the worst people, you must change yourself to become the best. You must strive. You need the desire to become great, or else you won't become great.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
-In chapter 18 verses 6-9, Jesus talks about cutting off our body parts that cause us to sin. "If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter into life maimed or crippled than with two hands or two feet to be thrown into eternal fire." Jesus says that we would be better off to enter 'life' crippled or maimed, but we are already living. From his perspective, I assume that he views us as living in this sort of test to see who is worthy to really enter the 'real life'. If we sin using our hands like to hurt someone, Jesus asks us to disgard it. I don't believe Jesus wants us to literally cut it off, I think he means for us to not use it when we enter heaven so that we can be pure.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
-In verse 35 it is quoted "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me." An example I have done this was when I was in a group of friends with a new person in the group I never met beforehand. We were all drinking Arizona tea and he didn't have one. I shared with him letting him get some of my drink by means of 'waterfall'. This also happened to me when I was the newcomer in a group. Someone asked me if I wanted some of their drink and I nodded. They passed the drink and I drank some of it.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
-What I found most encouraging was verse 16 "Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves." I find this encouraging because Jesus is telling us to go into a very dangerous crowd very calmly. It shows that he is confident that he can protect us in this crowd. What I found challenging is also verse 16 because it is very hard for us to do something scary like that. We need a lot of faith to do something like that.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
-Jesus says that the purpose of the parables in chapter 13 is "because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away." The parable in chapter 13 that made most sense to me was the parable of the mustard seed. For all things to become great, hard work is needed. You cannot end up from poor to rich righteously without hard work. To become a great person from one of the worst people, you must change yourself to become the best. You must strive. You need the desire to become great, or else you won't become great.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
-In chapter 18 verses 6-9, Jesus talks about cutting off our body parts that cause us to sin. "If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter into life maimed or crippled than with two hands or two feet to be thrown into eternal fire." Jesus says that we would be better off to enter 'life' crippled or maimed, but we are already living. From his perspective, I assume that he views us as living in this sort of test to see who is worthy to really enter the 'real life'. If we sin using our hands like to hurt someone, Jesus asks us to disgard it. I don't believe Jesus wants us to literally cut it off, I think he means for us to not use it when we enter heaven so that we can be pure.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
-In verse 35 it is quoted "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me." An example I have done this was when I was in a group of friends with a new person in the group I never met beforehand. We were all drinking Arizona tea and he didn't have one. I shared with him letting him get some of my drink by means of 'waterfall'. This also happened to me when I was the newcomer in a group. Someone asked me if I wanted some of their drink and I nodded. They passed the drink and I drank some of it.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
-I believe the most encouraging thing to me is when Jesus is telling his disciples that no one is above Jesus and you should always try to be like Jesus and follow him and his teachings. The thing i find most challenging is when Jesus tells his Disciples to go threw the cities and villages to cure the sick but people all around despise Jesus and all his followers so they will have to face hatred everywhere they go.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
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3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
This passage explains true discipleship. This passage explains how Jesus wants his disciples to act through him. I find this passage very encouraging because of the rewards you receive in heaven because it is everlasting. I also find the mission Jesus' gave to his disciples very hard because as Jesus says we usually do what the flesh wants but not the spirit. Jesus wants us to act through the spirit, not the flesh. Jesus is challenging us to abstain from our desire and focus on God's will.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus says the purpose of the parables is because "...they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand." The Parable of the Mustard Seed is easy to understand. In the parable, Jesus compares God's Kingdom to a mustard seed. Jesus says that the mustard seed starts as a very small seed, but when full-grown it is the largest of plants. Jesus says that God's Kingdom will start out very small, but over time, the Kingdom will grow and become big and great.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
It is hard to change, especially bad habits. We are so used to things we do everyday. Jesus is challenging us to change and be more like him. We can learn to be like him if we start practicing and become more attentive to our actions.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
I have reflected upon my life and found plenty of events that had covered most of my life. These events have been through acts of mercy just as Jesus instructed all of us to act. I treat everyone nicely and I stay humble. I'm not saying I'm perfect because I definitely have flaws. I also give to the poor especially clothes. I donate my clothes to the poor and I love getting involved in service hours.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
-Jesus says he teaches in parables because when he tells and teaches things to people they do not understand or do what they are told so he puts his teachings in a everyday situation so they are able to comprehend and understand what he is saying. The parable that made the most sense to me in chapter 13 was the parable of the mustard seed which are verses 31 through 32. This parable made most sense to me because it is a precise example of the kingdom of God. When you first plant a mustard seed it is very small just like the Kingdom of God was when it first started off but as time went on the mustard seed grows into a huge bush just like the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is very big now after time has passed and Catholicism is one of the biggest Religions in the entire world.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
-There are many ways where i can practice Jesus' teachings in my life. First, I can narrow down my sins by not doing things that will make me happy or for the good of me but for the good of others and always do the right thing no matter who it is for. I can also forgive everyone who has asked for my forgiveness because Jesus always forgave people know matter what they said or did to him. Also, I would want people to forgive me if I asked for their forgiveness.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
-I have lived out Jesus' teaching in these passages because i am very helpful, kind, and respectful towards others. When ever my friends or family ask to borrow money or to borrow something of mine i usually say yes unless it is something ridiculous that they do not need. One day my friend asked me to borrow a few dollars and i gave him more than he asked for and let him keep it and never asked for that money ever again. Many people have also done this for me also. I guess because they see i will do it for them so they trust me enough to do it for me. My friend let me borrow money on one of the days of my football games because i had no money and i was starved after my games. I only asked him for a few dollars and he gave me five dollars. I was so thankful towards him and it helped me throughout the rest of the day. This also helped me see that i should do for others as i would want them to do to me.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why? I found that when jesus said that if we confess to him he will confess to God for us. It makes me feel that I need to take the responsibility of my actions and not just let them go by. The only way to confess and be forgiven is to come out with it. The thing I felt challenging is when Jesus says do not be afraid of someone who can kill your body, because you still have your soul. To be honest I am terrified of dying. I find it challenging to understand and have faith in heaven and after life with your soul.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? To know the mysteries and kingdom of God. Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why? The first parable with the seeds it talks about these seeds that were dropped in different types of surroundings and the outcomes. I interpreted it as if the seeds were people, and the surroundings were the people and society they were around. I thought the outcomes were to show the passages we can take in life. The great one was obviously to become a tree and give off fruit to succeed in life. To show that we need to chose and pick friends and people we hang around with wisely.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life? In this chapter Jesus emphasizes about sins and forgiveness. I believe I need to improve on many things in my life. I know that I'm far from perfect and I need to improve on many things. I think I need to practice on keeping my closed and not saying comments on other people that will bring there self-esteem down. Another big thing is patience I have low patience for anything.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?I can say the best way I do these actions is that I try to be friend and help others with my best intentions. Just the other day I gave a lot of my clothes to my moms friend because her son who is my age has only two pairs of clothes. I do not judge people I just try to stay away from people I dislike instead of starting stuff. I help others that need help in class.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The passage explains a lot of details. It talks about what Jesus talked to his disciples about on the top of the mountain. The whole passage was interesting. What probably encouraged me the most, was verses 33-36, “Again you have heard that it was said to your ancestors, ‘Do not take a false oath, but but make good to the Lord all that you vow.’ But I say to you, do not swear at all; not by heaven, for it is God's throne, nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black." This is encouraging because the verse is pretty much telling me never to swear, and it's explaining why I/we shouldn't swear. For me the most challenging thing is how Jesus sat down beside all of his disciples on top of a mountain and explained to them, "The Beatitudes, The Smiles of Salt and Light, Teaching about the Law, Teaching about Anger, Adultery, Divorce, Oaths, and Retaliation." This was probably the most challenging in my opinion because it takes a lot of patience for Jesus to do all of this stuff.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus says the purpose of the parable were "Because knowledge of the mysteries of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. This is why Jesus speaks to them in parables, because they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand." The parable that made the most sense to me is The Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat. This passage says that wherever there is good, there will always be bad. It made sense to me because I knew what the weeds symbolized as well as the wheat. They obviously mean the good and the bad.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
his chapter of sin and fogiveness can be interpreted in a numerous amount of ways. Jesus tell's us not to sin. He also gives us as Catholics some advice. He says if your right eye makes you sin, shed a tear and throw it away. That is pretty much saying whatever it is that is making you sin, stop doing what you are doing or whatever it is that is making you see and throw it out. If you keep sinning you will not get anything out of it. It's going to get back at you later. So stop sinning and live your life sin free.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
Jesus tells us that no matter who asked you for help or needs money, food, or clothing, stranger or not. You should always help them cause Jesus is in everyone no matter who it is. A good example is when this guy came to my moms front door and he asked for some money cause his daughter had passed away and couldn't afford a little funeral for her, well my mom and I pinched in and tried to give some money to the guy.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
"As you go, announce this: 'The kingdom of heaven has come near." was the most encouraging thing that stood out to me because Jesus just told them that the kingdom is there. That should inspire the disciples so much because now they know about the kingdom. "Don't take along gold, silver, or copper for your money-belts. Don't take a traveling bag for the road, or an extra shirt, sandals, or a walking stick, for the worker is worthy of his food" was what i found most challenging because even though there was a magnificent prize ahead of them, they had to go through a tough journey.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
"Because the secrets of the kingdom of heaven have been given for you to know, but it has not been given to them. For whoever has, will be given to him, and he will have more than enough. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. For this reason I speak to them in parables, because looking they do not see, and hearing they do not listen or understand." The parable that made most sense to me was the parable of the hidden treasure and of the priceless pearl. It made most sense to me because it talked about how man first finds the kingdom of heaven but he must put it away for a bit and must challenge himself and earn his way into the kingdom.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
I can practice Jesus' teachings by knowing about my sins and wrongdoings but trying to fix them instead of not caring. I can forgive other sinners instead of holding grudges or turning away from them for what they have done.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
When somebody is thirsty and asks for a sip of my drink, I share it with them. When somebody wants food but has no money, I offer them money. When I did not know somebody in the group of people that I was around, that person started to become my friend by talking to me. I have been given money when I am hungry. I have been given a sip of a drink when I was thirsty.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The thing I find most encouraging is Jesus instructing the twelve disciples to do a few deeds and once they do them, they will have their reward. The thing I find most challenging is that Jesus sends the disciples without any gold or silver. I find this challenging because if I were one of the disciples I would need something to survive off of once I take my journey.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus answers this quote to the disciples when asked what is the purpose of the parables, "Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted...they look but to not see and hear but do not listen or understand" The parable in verse 13 makes the most sense to me because it explains that the kingdom of God is like a buried treasure. You do not know where it is, or if you will ever find it.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
I can be more open minded when it comes to forgiving people. I will try to listen to their side of the story, rather than just be upset with them. Also if I were in their situation, I would want to be forgiven too. And finally, I would try to bring them back to God because they made a mistake and need my help.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
I lived outed Jesus' versus by being in La Sallian Youth. When I go to the Midnight mission, I am feeding the homeless. When I attended to AIDS Walk last year, I help raise money to find a cure the AIDS. I also clothed the naked when I attend OLA because we make hygiene packs for the homeless, which includes socks. Not only do I do La Sallian Youth, I used to see one of my friends, who made a mistake in his life, in prison. As far as people doing things for me, my father works very hard to keep food on the table when I come home. He also cloths me and gives me shelter. He also takes care of me when I am sick.
Christopher Murillo
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1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
In this section, I found that was most encouraging that we should not be afraid of those who are or who come to persecute us. We should continue to have faith and not let anyone tear us from God. What I found to be the most challenging to me was when Jesus said I've come not to bring peace, but to bring the sword. I'm confused, i though Jesus was bringing peace on this earth for all of us. What is the sword Jesus is talking about?
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus said that the meaning of these parables were to say only parable to the crowd. The crowd must then see the hidden message that lies within the parables. Jesus' parables will be the foundation of the world because that's where he started his ministry with the crowd trying to get the people to accept the message. The parable that made the most sense to me while i was reading was the the parable of the mustard seed. The mustard seed starts off smaller than the rest, but in time will be larger than the bunch. This parable is saying that God's Kingdom will be great because of its structure and all that participate in God's fullness.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
In this section, i read how Jesus was taking his friends with him to pray. He constantly woke them up because they were tired but he knew that the hour would come and he had to be handed over to the sinners. In my life, i always been with my friends, wheter it was shooting some hoops or listening to my friends problem, i was always there when they needed someone. Like Jesus, i was happy to be with people who cared about me, my amigos. Friends are the reason why i can be the way i am, happy and enjoyable.
What i can learn from this section and use in my own life is to be honest to my friends and don't lead them astray or vise versa. Sin can tear one's relationship apart little by little, if you allow yourself to keep sinning. With forgiveness, you can renew your relationship with your friends or God because you don't want to have a torn relationship with anyone. If you are forgiven, then you have succeeded in being forgiven, then you have won, but if your not at least you tried. Forgiveness is hard to earn but the fact that you get is a sincere apperiation that you can be trusted again on your mistake that has been made.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
-The passage i found most encouraging was "All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. This was encouraging because it tells us that we must have a firm faith. We shall not be hypocrites, and believe in God for our own convenience. The passage most challenging to me was "and whoever shall deny me before men, I also will deny him before my Father who is in the heavens.this is challenging to me because Matthew is telling us that we must never deny our faith and beliefs.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
-Jesus says that the purpose of parables in chapter 13, is because he knows that people are not granted with the knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven.The parable that made most sens to me was "The Dragnet".Here He compares this present age to a very large net that is cast into the water in order to catch a sizable number of fish of all kinds. Not until the net is full is it then brought up on shore and the fish it contains sorted. Those which are judged good are separated, kept and put into containers, but those judged bad are thrown away. This can also be like us, the human race is on earth and we all pass on the good will enter the kingdom and the bad will be thrown away.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
- After reading Matthew chapter 19 i can apply these into my life by being more friendly to others. If we forgive those who hurt us, God the father will also be willing to forgive us. I think i can start loving those who surround me instead of hurting them and falling into sin.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
- I have lived out what Jesus is telling us in these passages when my parents check my grades. If i have good grades they let me go out and when i do not they do not let me go out. This is the same as those verses because if we are good we are rewarded and when were evil and arrogant were not rewarded.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
Be on your guard against men they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues.On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.I find this passage most intresting because Jesus is telling him you will be brought before the governors and kings .
A student is not above his teacher nor a servant above his master.It is enough for the student to be like his teacher and the servant like his master. This passage is most challenging becuase you can be more then what you teacher or master is.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus says that the purpose of the parables are to increase the knowledge of others to the kingdom of God. The parable of the mustard seed made more sense to me because he teaches the littlest things in life can turn out to be the biggest things.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
By the one parable when he says correct your brother or sisters sins tell them what they did wrong and how they can fix it.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
I have lived out what Jesus has tought us in these verses by helping out the homeless helping out people that need stuff that are poor and need are help. I have also helped out people by donating stuff to different orginizations.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
What says in Matthew 10: 5-42 is the directions that the disciples will have to listen to. It tells them all the things that they will face, some things good and some things bad. It tells them what to do and how to be a disciple. The most encouraging verse I read was when Jesus said to them that they are gonna be sheep in a pack of wolves. I find this encouraging because he is warning them that they are going to be working in a tough area, they might be killed or prisoned. The most challenging for me is when they will get persecuted and killed, because they will die for working for God.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus talks to them in parable because he knows that the people do not know what it's like or know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven."But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears because they hear." This made a lot of sense to me because he is saying that if you have eyes then you can see my miracles and see what I do. And if you can hear, you can hear what I'm saying about God and the kingdom.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
I can practice this in life by trying not to sin and trying to forgive those who have sinned towards me. I'll try not to think about bad things and do bad things. And If someone were to hurt me, I won't think about revenge and how to ruin their lives but to forgive and let go.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
I have lived out as a decent Christian I have to say. I have done some mistakes and I have had questions about God. But then again I do believe God is real.No one has done that to me because my parents give me food and clothe me. I can count them but they aren't strangers.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink. i find this most encouraging because its doesn't take a lot too give someone a glass of bottle of water when they need it more than us at that moment.we should help those in need of something. that is challenging because its kind of Jesus way to challenge us how we leave our faith.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
The Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat. jesus states in this passage states that wherever there is good there will always be the bad.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?we can practice this by us trying not to sin and try forgive others when maybe they should be forgiven and not put them down by hating them and making bigger things that shouldnt be made bigger that what they already cAN be.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
I think jesus will judge us by the way we lived our faith and how much u helped others when we are in heaven.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The thing i find most encouraging is the fact that Jesus makes the apostles preach without any supplies. It makes me feel like if they can preach with such harsh conditions then I can do anything no matter what comes my way. It encourages me to give it my all and let nothing stop me. What i found most challenging is in verse 14, " Whoever will not receive you or listen to your words - go outside that house or town and shake the dust from your feet." To me this verse means that you can not give up. That you just have to forgive and forget and for some people that can be really hard.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus says that the purpose of parables are that "Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it gas not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not even what he has will be taken away."
The parable of the mustard seed made most sense to me because I myself can relate to it. In volleyball size matters a lot so when people see me they are not intimidated at all. So I have to try 10x harder to make myself seem like the biggest one on the court.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
Jesus tells us that we have to make sacrifices in order to get to heaven. If we sin with one part of our body then throw it away. Sinning is not something people should take lightly. We need to force ourselves to not sin and we have to forgive others who do.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
Everyday when somebody does not have money i always give them what they need. If they ask I will give. I try to treat everybody like they are my family no matter if they are my enemy or friend. I share my drinks and food with almost everybody who asks.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
What I found most encouraging was verse 16 "Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves." I find this somewhat encouraging because I know that he is watching me going through a dangerous situation. What I found challenging is also verse 16 because it is very difficult for me to do something very scary and daring like that.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus says, in chapter 13, that the purpose of the parables is "because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away." The parable that made most sense to me was the parable of the mustard seed. This is because it is very true. One thing can lead to many other things. It can grow very largely with a little work.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
In Chapter 18, Jesus teaches about sin and forgiveness. For example, he tells us if our brother sins, we must go and show him his fault in private. If he listens, you have won your brother. If he doesn't listen at all tell the church, and if he still doesn't listen, he must be shown to you as a Gentile and a tax collector just like Jesus. This teaches us to no give up. Do not discourage but to forgive and just to be like Jesus. Look at Jesus as a prime example for you forgiveness.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
This passage one of the main teachings Jesus wants us to fulfill. This is also a prime example of how to earn salvation and to love you neighbor. For example, I have done some of these actions for someone. My friend (I desire not to include his name) is really tight on money and doesn't bring food for lunch or money. Everyday, I work at Lunch for food. Everyday, I give him a cheeseburger because I know he is hungry. I also let him sometimes work for me. Examples of this passage has sometimes happened to me. For example, I was a stranger at a friends house and the family had welcomed me. As if I knew them already; they treated me like family.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
- It is encouraging to know that God shall watch over those who help others. It was said to the disciples to bless the house of those who care for them, so that God may also bless them.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The part that i found most encouraging was when jesus sent out his apostles with a huge responsibility of healing the sick and curing the unclean spirits beacuse it shows that even though you are not a widely knon person you can still change as much as you possibly want by yourself.
I found most challenging that jesus tells them to go help and clense but he says not to go into any cities or to help any gentiles when they are the ones who need the most help.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus says that the purpose of speaking to the people in parables is because they have not earned to be spoken to by the mysteries,“To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted."
The parable when jesus says, "For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him." because it means that you must believe in jesus 100% not just do good things all of a sudden just to be known by your people, that is just selfih.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
I think that i can practice forgivness by just not believing in what rude people say about me or my friends, kind of like what mr miagi says in karate kid "A lie only becomes true as soon as you believe it." Life is too short to worry about the little things that mean nothing, i should focus on the more important little things or even the big important things. I would rather live for something then die for nothing.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
In "The Judgment" jesus makes it clear how you will make it into heaven or how you will make it into hell. For those who have helped others who were in need and not even thnking about twice, they will make it into heaven. For those who have not helped others and just stood by and watched them suffer will probably make it into hell.
I think i live out these verese because whenever my family is need of help im always there and when i see a homeless person on the street i sometimes try to offer them money to purchase a meal or drink. My family always helps me and other people who are in need even though it is not the easiest thing in the world to do.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The most encouraging thing about this passage is the promise of peace when we meet our end by the hands of our persecuters. The most challenging part of this passage is the grim foreshadowing of families turning themselves in because of their beliefs.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
The purpose of the parables is to provide them hidden knowledge of the kingdom of God because they cannot understand it directly. The best parable is the parable of the mustad seed because it contains many hidden lessons within its main one.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
I can practice what Jesus taught me by being forgiving to everyone even to those who would seek to destroy me because all humans make mistakes and need forgiveness just like me.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
I remembered when I went to a friend house to work on a project that was due the next day and because the other two members bailed on us we had to do double the work and we found ourselves half way done at 12:00 AM. My friend suggested I go home and he would finish up but he looked very tired so I stayed anyway to finish the project once and for all.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
I found Matthew 10:32-33 encouraging because Christ predicted his own suffering and knew that he will die in order to complete his mission on Earth. Whoever suffers in Christ's behalf will be rewarded and whoever refuses to suffer will be denied to share in eternal happiness with God. I found it to be very inspiring, because it taught us that we cannot control our fate in life and that we must take into consideration the choices that we make everyday. I found Matthew 10:37-39 to be challenging because it talks about showing reverence and love to strangers in need. Sometimes this is difficult to do, because we are preoccupied with other duties in our lives.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
The purpose of parables as said in Chapter 13 is that people would hear the parable and understand greater spiritual truth about it. People who wanted answers receives them until today. The parable of Matthew 13:12 made most sense because Jesus is simply stating that people who love God more are given things from God and will be rewarded with more. Those that do not trust in him will lose all the little things they have. This passage makes sense to me because we should always put God before everything in our everyday lives. If we forget about him or ignore him, he will punish us by not giving us the Kingdom of God.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
In this chapter, Jesus emphasizes how important it is to forgive you neighbors and love those who sin towards you. Nowadays, people are struggling to remember this valuable lesson. We live in a world where values like these are not very popular among people and we get angered over very little things. For example, if somebody spills coffee on another person by accident, they will start shouting at them. We must take the time to acknowledge the person's mistake if they are truly sorry and forgive them.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
In this passage, Jesus is explaining how important the Beatitudes are in everyday life. This includes feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the ill and imprisoned, etc. Over the past few years, I have had an experience where I lived out one of these Beatitudes. A few months ago, I had recently volunteered at the L.A. Regional Food Bank where I packaged food for poor families struggling with welfare.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
This passage explains the instructions of the disciples. It has what they are to do, the hardships they will face, and the rewards that they will receive. Verse 42 "And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple- amen I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward". this is encouraging because it explains that if you stay on the path of discipleship you will not lose the reward of God
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
Jesus talks in parables because he knows that people dont know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. The parable that made the most sense to me is verse 16,"But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears because they hear. This made sense to me because without my eyes or ears I can not see Jesus nor hear his teachings and there are many people who cannot hear nor see and I am fortunate to have my ears and my eyes.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?In this chapter, Jesus teaches us about sins and forgiveness. In the parable of the lost sheep, the master goes and finds the one lost sheep out of his large herd of 99 sheep. We should do the same. When we see that our own friends and family are sinning, then we must bring them back. Even if it is the youngest person in the family. It may even be an uncle addicted to drugs or sex. It also says that you must also be forgive others just as you are forgiven. If we don't forgive others, we will be tortured in the kingdom of God.
I can practice the teachings of Jesus by having more patient with others. I can also forgive others as I want to be forgiven. I can also help change the life of any person in my family. I can do that instead of ignoring it.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
The most challenging is the coming of persecutions. Jesus explains to his disciples that there will be many pharracies who will scourge them in the temple if they are found. That is hard compared to this society because one might not find the courage to stand up and do what is right. Many people would go with the flow. In verse 16,"Behold, I am sending you like a sheep in the midst of wolves."
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
The parable that made the most sense to me is The Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat. This passage says that wherever there is good, there will always be bad. It made sense to me because I knew what the weeds symbolized as well as the wheat. They obviously mean the good and the bad.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away."
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you?
It talk about how u should do good need like hope the homeless give foos clothe and more
In this section of Mathew I find it encouraging when jesus says if you stick by his side he will be there for yoy in the kingdom of God. It is encouraging because I feel that Jesus will help us in the big picture and helped me reach my ultimate goal. I find it challenging to have faith in somebody who tells you to take tour own demise or persecution without question. this is encouraging because us humans know nothing else but life here on earth for certain and have that taken away for believeing in someone or for someone else is challengeing.
2. you do not have to see god to believe in god and jesus. "Though you will not see;though hearing you won't understand.
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1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why?
in this passage they talk about the hard times the desciples will face and how its hard for them to understand what will be going on but to follow God 100% all the way. it also talks anbout not being selfish and being truthful to eatch other and loving one another. next treat one another as you wiould like to be treated .
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why?
jesus says the purpuse of the parable is to be one kingdom and to unite together.the parables are very meaningful they all mean somthing behind them and we need to open our eyes and notice them.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
i think jesus helps us notice to be nice to everyone not just people u want to be nice to because everyone should be treated equally. i also think he want us to wath over one another as he watches over all of us.
1) Read what Jesus says in Matthew 10:5-42? What do you find most encouraging? Why? What do you find most challenging? Why? What i found encouraging in these sentences is how jesus is so confident in how there journey will be hard but worth it. What i find challenging is how the people on the journey could not take nothing with them and had to survive on there own and be like the poor.
2) What does Jesus say is the purpose of the parables in chapter 13? Which parable in chapter 13 made most sense to you and why? The purpose of the parables is so jesus can teach the knowledge of the mysteries. And because no one listened to him before so he teaches them mysteries so they can listen.
3) In Chapter 18 Jesus teaches us about sin and forgiveness. How can you practice what Jesus teaches in this chapter in your own life?
I can practice this in my own life by stopping my friends and family from sinning and teach them the right way.
4) Re-read Matthew 25:31-46. Provide a reflection / examples of how you have lived out what Jesus tells us in these verses? You may also provide examples of when someone did those things for you? Jesus is basically saying that if you don't help the people in need you have eternal punishment. And if you do help the people in need you will become one with God. Someone that has helped me and family in our time of need was my grandma. She gave us money to live off of when my parents both lost there jobs.
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