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  Why is it important to understand who Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount were meant to apply to?

  Laila Oliveira replied 2 days, 6 hours ago 70 Members · 71 Replies

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  Bob Ehle

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  07/14/2023 at 13:31

  We need to know if it was for us individually or the church. That will help determine how we read it.

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  Rick Boogaard

  Member

  07/03/2023 at 16:51

  Throughout the Bible, we have teachings that were specific to a particular time/place/people. An example might be the various rules given God’s people in Deuteronomy that were specific to Israel as they were entering the promised land. Or specific instruction given the Levites as to their responsibilities. In other places we have a description of practices followed vs. what was to actually be done.

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  Chris Tepfer

  Member

  06/29/2023 at 14:34

  To me Jesus’ teachings were always aimed towards the future, they changed in a better and personal way the views of what life could be with God the Father, God the Son and The Holy Spirit. They ever pointed all people to that new and eternal life! So to me His teachings are for everyone who believes.

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  Penny

  Member

  05/25/2023 at 14:05

  We need to understand that the Beatitudes were meant for everyone, not just the church figures ( the priests, nuns and others in ecclesiastical orders. It is important to know that we are all included in the teachings of the Sermon on The Mount and that they apply to everyone.

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  Darlene Davis

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  05/02/2023 at 23:32

  Jesus Christ is intentional and what He is exemplifying in His teachings is what is necessary for us who follow Him to have His teachings and other things to live by and follow to guide us.

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