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The life and teachings of Jesus Christ

The life and teachings of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the scriptures, have profoundly impacted countless individuals throughout history. Jesus, the Son of God, arrived on Earth with a divine mission to bring salvation, love, and reconciliation to humanity. His life serves as an exemplary model of compassion, selflessness, and unwavering faith. In this article, we will explore the significant moments and transformative teachings of Jesus, as documented in the scriptures.

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JESUS’ MESSAGE OF FORGIVENESS AND REDEMPTION.

Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in human history. He preached a message of love, compassion, and forgiveness that continues to inspire people all over the world today. Central to his teachings was the idea of forgiveness and redemption.

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DEFINITION OF THE DAY (COMPASSION)

Meaning “to feel passion with someone” or “to enter sympathetically into one’s sorrow and pain.” In various translations of the Bible, this English word is used to translate at least five Hebrew words in the OT and eight Greek words in the NT. The subtle variations in the original terms are emphasized below, with the inevitable overlapping of meaning being apparent.

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SHEPHERD IMAGERY IN THE BIBLE

OLD TESTAMENT

  • God is the Shepherd (Gen 49:24; Ps 23; 80:1).
  • God’s appointed leaders are undershepherds (Ezek 34).
  • Many people in the Old Testament were shepherds by trade, like Abel, Abraham, Isaac, Rachel, Jacob, Moses, and David.
  • Foreign leaders were sometimes called shepherds when their leadership impacted God’s people (Isa 44:28).
  • The prophets depicted the distress of Israel without leadership or bad leader in terms of a flock without a shepherd (Ezek 34:1-10; Zech 10:2; 13:7).
  • The prophets used shepherds imagery to point to the Messiah to come (Ezek 34:22-24; 37:24; Isa 40:11; Zech 13:7; see also Matt 26:31; Mark 14:27).
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SHOULD CHRISTIANS FOLLOW OTHER PEOPLE, OR SHOULD THEY ONLY FOLLOW GOD?

Surely they should follow God, but following God requires that we observe and follow leaders who are following God. Mature Christian mentors help our faith develop and our understanding of God’s will to grow.

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A FUNERAL PROCESSION

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This verse gives us insight into a burial custom from New Testament times. A widow’s son had died, and a coffin with his body inside was being carried outside the city for burial. The woman’s friends and neighbors were walking along with her. Continue reading A FUNERAL PROCESSION