TheSayingsofJesus

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As Jesus traveled, he gave many sermons. He spoke a great deal about forgiveness, selflessness, repentance, and surrender to God. Many of his sayings have become well known throughout the world. Interpretations of Jesus' sayings vary, however. Some people take them quite literally. Others understand them symbolically or metaphysically.

Here is a list of some of Jesus' saying. Read each saying and select one on which to concentrate. Create a Comic Life based on that saying. Your Comic Life must include: the saying the situation in which it was said your interpretation of the saying images that help illustrate the saying 

This is worth 30 points and is due on Thursday November 19 at the beginning of class. It will be submitted using the Hand-in Robot.

Sayings: "You have heard that is was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also..."

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you..."

"For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life."

"Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven."

"Judge not, that you be not judged."

"As, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find it; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds..."

"So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law..."

"Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven."

"If any one would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all."

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits."

//From World Religions; Interdisciplinary Thematic Unit Teacher Created Resources// 