Jesus's Misinterpretation

Jesus could not obtain his full potential, which the society saw him as the other and therefore,

My understanding of the Christian call to serve others is that helping others enables us to try and replicate doing what Jesus would do. When we serve others, it allows us to build relationships, give ourselves

He designates this servant because “he was the oldest of his house and had charge of all that he had” (Genesis 24:1). This puts the servant in a very positive light because it shows that Abraham feels this servant is worthy. Abraham’s servant does as he is asked and Genesis 24 is centered on his journey of trying to find a wife for Isaac. Upon the arrival to Nahor, Abraham’s servant prays for gods help and “before he was finished speaking, there was Rebekah” (Genesis 24:15). The fact that God immediately answered his prayer suggests that the servant has the divine power of God on his

Servant leadership isn’t applied or adequate to only one type of culture or even one type of culture. Servant leadership can actually be applied to all walks of life and all parts of the world. For example, the culture of the Japanese and the religion of the Hindu people both embrace a sense of what we call servant leadership. All religions and cultures have their own unique way in which they apply servant leadership, either based on their beliefs, history, or lifestyles. The significance of servant leadership is demonstrated in different ways within each culture and religion even when some cultures are not aware that what they are implying is servant leadership. As religions and cultures change and expand through time the concept of servant leadership is adapted and applied in different ways.

“The most common term for “servant” is doulas, which means “slave”. Not surprisingly, doulous was a title of humiliation in the ancient world. People frowned upon the idea of being subservient, of putting a master’s interests before their own” (Jonhston.1999 p,76) In addition the word servant fits better with Christians, than the word slave.

In Matthew 5:43-48 what was Jesus point in the teaching? Jesus, I feel had a few things that he wanted to express and teach to us. This begin with Jesus saying he heard it been said “Thou shalt love thy neighbor; and hate thine enemy”. His teaching here was to express why not love your enemies, even bless them to do god despite how they feel towards you. His teaching then goes to even the one who speak evil of you in response we still should speak kindly of them. Loving our enemies will also cause us to pray for their wellbeing and salvation which if they have a change of view could be a faithful servant of Jesus. If turning our backs on our enemies leaves them without a proper chance to following Jesus then are we really serving what God wants from us? Once you read Jesus teaching it is easier to show kindness and mercy when we can expect to benefit from doing so. I also feel this teaching shows how much harder we must work at something and expect nothing in return that could happen when you show someone love and not get it in return. However, Jesus does not say that you need to like your enemy or like what he does. Rather, you are called to love him or her. Jesus teaching also declares that friendship with one’s friends is nothing exceptional. His saying that even tax collectors should be loved, showed how his loved spread to all. In Jesus’ day, the tax collectors would collect taxes for the Roman government and then add a surcharge, which they kept. Since tax collectors

April stated, according to Dr. Ricketson, everything does not rise and fall on leadership. However, April continued, Ricketson did proved his point with regard to organizational physical structure, there is still skepticism on her part, in regards to whether this is comparable and or transferrable to the living organism of the church. It is this reader’s observation that the illustration, given by Ricketson was clear to understand according to its purpose. It allowed one to notice how there is no movement in an organization (or church) once the leader has been removed. The demonstration consisted of a pyramid structure (designed with cups) in which the top cup was removed; demonstrating the structure would remain. The illustration assisted one in realizing Ricketson’s stated point that proved that, everything does not rise and fall on leaders, as we both seemed to agree at some minimal level or degree. Upon investigating in depth from Ricketson’s book entitled, Followerfirst: Rethinking Leading in the Church, to believe the success of any organization lies in the leader, is to believe followers do not accomplish anything (Ricketson 2007, 16). At any rate, Ricketson’s point and proven perspective was, for one to believe leaders hold such power, is to believe followers are of no use. This is a misunderstanding, proclaimed Ricketson.

What this story says about people is that God will use people suffering to teach about faith and to glorify God. Sometime, he uses it for us, and sometimes he uses it for other people. This story teaches that people should never question God about why they are suffering, instead ask God to give us a clearer perspective on what is happening. Once people are healed they should be a testimony to others, and not be afraid to share it.

In chapter 5 of Jesus Behaving Badly, Mark Strauss addresses the facts about salvation and what it is. In this book, it highly talks about the term “salvation” because it’s a gift from God. To receive this, we must let God into our lives and see what he has planned for us, but what’s good about this is it’s free and we don’t have to buy anything.

b. What does this story say about Jesus? This healing of the blind man occurred on the Sabbath, a day considered holy, a day of rest.

In my assumptions, the role of Jesus is very glorious and I believe, all Christian must apply the role of Jesus as well, because the role of Jesus is the source of Growth if we apply them to our life. Jesus is the son of God, but despite being the son of God, Jesus himself descend from heaven his glorious kingdom and the word became flesh and dwelt among us. It’s quite ironic that, Jesus himself is humble instead of being arrogant and bitterness to us, yet he manifests himself the source of spiritual growth to us. He also mentions that, he did not come to be served, but to serve. He’s always depend and obedient to his father, this is why, God said in Matthew 3:17 “This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.

This passage illuminates the primary message of repentance. In this passage, it was a time where Jesus reminded his people of when the tower at Siloam fell, and how if you do not repent, you will die. In the passage it says, “those eighteen people who were killed when the tower at Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than everyone else who lived in Jerusalem?” (Luke 13:4). In this verse, Jesus explains to us the need to repent. Jesus tells us the primary significance of what he saying by asking rhetorical questions, and reiterates the message of repentance. We are supposed to learn to repent for our sins, so Jesus can forgive us. Through repentance we can free ourselves from sin and learn from our mistakes.

In between 4-1 BC a baby called Jesus was born who grow up to be a revolutionary man. He was the one being with the most influence on earth since, he inspired a new religion and a new lifestyle in which even now a day many laws are based on. He was not just a human he was also the saviour the one he claimed to be son of God, the anointed one, the one who gives life, and many other blessings. All through the bible the humanity, claims he said of who he was are mentioned and his purpose revealed those his claims.

Jesus was the greatest servant-leader ever lived (Matt. 20.28). Followers noticed His qualities which inspired them to follow Him (Psalms 78:72). Therefore it seems followers desire not to follow-followers, however servant-leaders instead (Proverbs 29:2).

The central point of the teaching is despite the traditional teaching which suggests otherwise, the followers of God are to pray for and treat everyone with love even if they are your enemies. This is because those who call God their father are to try and model their lives and their actions after his perfectness which includes how they are to treat others. Such a teaching is quite consistent from a biblical standpoint as throughout his ministry on earth Jesus constantly shows those who are around them to not react in violence but instead to act with humility and also love.