Jesus and the Moral Life

This activity introduces you to the heart of Jesus’ teachings about living a Christian moral life.

Read the article by clicking the link:  “Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount” by Catherine Cory or from the Downloadable Guide (pages 3-9).

Explore Jesus’ vision of the moral life by reading the following Gospel passages in your Bible or online at Bible Gateway by clicking the links below: 

• Matthew 5:3-12 
• Matthew 6:19-21, 24
• Matthew 19:16-22
• Matthew 22: 36-40
• Matthew 25:31-46
• Luke 6:20-42
• Luke 10:30-37

Reflect

Conclude by reflecting in your journal on these two questions:

• How would you summarize what Jesus is teaching? Jesus is teaching us….
• How do your reflections on these Gospel passages affirm or challenge your own thoughts about what Jesus teaches about the moral life?