The teaching of Jesus - CCEAAre Jesus’ teachings still relevant?

Jesus tried to show people how to enter the Kingdom of God. His teachings were challenging in his own time, and to this day.

Part ofReligious StudiesChristianity through a study of the Gospel of Mark

Are Jesus’ teachings still relevant?

Do the teachings of Jesus contain all the advice we need for life today?

Yes	No
Even though society may have changed, the meaning of Jesus’ teachings remains the same.	The teachings of Jesus are out of date, society has changed a lot in 2000 years.
Jesus was the Son of God. He came to show us the way to his Father. If we follow his ways then we will enter the Kingdom of God.	Jesus didn’t teach us how to deal with modern problems or issues like abortion and euthanasia.
The key teachings of Jesus are to love God and love your neighbour. There is nothing more important than this.	People also need to follow the teachings and laws of their church and state – these are more relevant.

Yes	Even though society may have changed, the meaning of Jesus’ teachings remains the same.
No	The teachings of Jesus are out of date, society has changed a lot in 2000 years.

Yes	Jesus was the Son of God. He came to show us the way to his Father. If we follow his ways then we will enter the Kingdom of God.
No	Jesus didn’t teach us how to deal with modern problems or issues like abortion and euthanasia.

Yes	The key teachings of Jesus are to love God and love your neighbour. There is nothing more important than this.
No	People also need to follow the teachings and laws of their church and state – these are more relevant.

Is it possible to live a Christian life today?

The greatest command (Mark 12: 28–34)

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