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Teachings of Jesus

A 15-part course through Jesus' central teachings, from repentance and prayer to forgiveness, justice, obedience, and making disciples.

15 guides in this topic.

Following Jesus, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 1 of 15

Following Jesus

Following Jesus means trusting his saving call, learning his whole way of life, and living under his authority by grace.

5 min read

Repent and Believe, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 2 of 15

Repent and Believe

Jesus joins repentance and faith as one turn from rival masters toward the good news of God's kingdom.

4 min read

Love God and Your Neighbor, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 3 of 15

Love God and Your Neighbor

Jesus says love for God and neighbor holds the law together, without turning either command into a vague feeling.

4 min read

When You Pray, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 4 of 15

When You Pray

Jesus teaches prayer as honest dependence on the Father, ordered around God's name, kingdom, provision, and mercy.

4 min read

Money and Possessions, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 5 of 15

Money and Possessions

Jesus treats money as a question of allegiance, generosity, and trust, while Matthew 23:23 requires careful covenant context.

4 min read

Worry and Trust, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 6 of 15

Worry and Trust

Jesus redirects worry toward the Father's care without shaming mental illness or forbidding planning, medicine, or help.

4 min read

Anger and Reconciliation, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 7 of 15

Anger and Reconciliation

Jesus exposes contempt beneath violence and calls disciples toward truthful reconciliation without requiring unsafe contact.

4 min read

Forgive From the Heart, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 8 of 15

Forgive From the Heart

Jesus commands forgiveness as release from revenge, while reconciliation, trust, repentance, and safety remain distinct.

4 min read

Marriage and Sexual Faithfulness, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 9 of 15

Marriage and Sexual Faithfulness

Jesus grounds marriage in creation, carries faithfulness into the heart, and honors singleness while Christians debate remarriage.

4 min read

Greatness Through Service, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 10 of 15

Greatness Through Service

Jesus overturns status-driven leadership by joining real authority to sacrifice, responsibility, and service.

4 min read

Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 11 of 15

Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness

Jesus calls justice, mercy, and faithfulness weightier matters that precise religious practice must never displace.

4 min read

The Danger of Hypocrisy, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 12 of 15

The Danger of Hypocrisy

Jesus condemns religious performance that protects a divided heart, not every inconsistency confessed in repentance.

4 min read

Judging With Humility, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 13 of 15

Judging With Humility

Jesus forbids proud condemnation and self-exemption, while still commanding discernment, correction, and care for truth.

4 min read

Hearing and Doing, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 14 of 15

Hearing and Doing

Jesus says genuine hearing becomes obedience, the necessary fruit of grace rather than the price paid to receive it.

4 min read

Making Disciples, an editorial illustration for the Teachings of Jesus course

Lesson 15 of 15

Making Disciples

Jesus commissions his people to make disciples by going, baptizing, and teaching a whole life of obedience under his authority.

4 min read

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