I finished teaching from Matthew and Mark to the widows and the Bible study women. We looked at parables, healings, and teachings of Jesus. I mentioned before that I gave a quiz and I was so surprised at all the lessons they remembered. This time I made each one share their favorite lesson and why. I recorded what was said. Here are a few:
Story: Turning the other cheek.
I learned not just turn to allow a slap but if someone wronged you, you should not move away from their needs. It means that when someone does something wrong to you you can still help them and talk with them. I learned a lot about forgiveness. In every situation we can forgive each other. Also, to accept we are weak. Even if someone does something to us, it may show society that we are weak, but it means that we really are not weak but walking in the purpose of God.
Story: Matthew 5, Beatitudes:
Blessed are the poor in spirit the kingdom of God is for them. I liked it most because I know and agree that I cannot do anything by myself unless with God’s help. I know I have nothing to boast of, poor in spirit. I depend on God. Also, I like blessed are the merciful; meanings if God doesn’t have mercy on us we can’t get to heaven. If you really understand that God has mercy on us then we need to respect each other. We need to put God first.
Story: Jesus Loves the Little Children:
We don’t sack children. Some people have in mind that it is only adults that are to worship God but not knowing also children can also come and worship God. And they even grab things easier.
Story: Salt and Light
I learned that when we cook food and there is no salt inside someone will know it is not nice. We the Christians should be an example, even if you are absent, people would feel like something is missing.
Story: Jesus healing
Even though not a particular story or point, but the past 10 years I had a disease and it separated me from my husband. What happened was everyone lost hope I would survive the sickness. But then a crusade came and I gave my life to Christ. By God’s grace I started going to church and God healed me and I was even able to give birth. This is why I liked the stories of Jesus’ healing.
Story: Healing of the Greek woman’s daughter
Jesus loved her and healed her daughter. If the daughter was a student, she could go back to school or if she was a tailor she could go back to her work and continue everything she was doing before to take care of her family.