Jesus/ beatitudes part 2 - religion

B) How is Jesus the “New Moses” and the “New Adam”? New Moses:

Moses gave the 10 Commandments on a mountain → Jesus gave the Beatitudes on a mountain.
Moses led people to freedom → Jesus frees us from sin.
Moses shared God’s law → Jesus fulfills and deepens God’s law.

B) How is Jesus the “New Moses” and the “New Adam”? New Adam:

Adam disobeyed God and brought sin into the world → Jesus obeyed God and saved us from sin.
Adam broke the relationship with God → Jesus restored it by sacrificing himself.

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit:

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
- Be humble and rely on God

2. Blessed are they that mourn:

for they shall be comforted.
- It's okay to be sad, God will help you heal

3. Blessed are the meek:

for they shall inherit the earth
- Be gentle, not bossy or proud (Golden rule)

4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness:

for they shall be filled
- Standing up for justice

5. Blessed are the merciful:

for they shall obtain mercy.
- Be merciful and forgiving

6. Blessed are the pure in heart:

for they shall see God.
- Keep your heart honest and clean

7. Blessed are the peacemakers:

for they shall be called the children of God.
- make peace with oneself and others

8. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake:

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Don’t give up doing what’s right, even when it's hard

E) How are the Beatitudes “Countercultural”?

• Before Jesus, people were told that God is something to be feared, and that anyone who slightly strays from the way of God will be punished and shamed.

• Jesus and the Beatitudes counter that thought by spreading the idea that God is good and will reward those who follow him, not harm them.