SUPPLEMENTAL SCRIPTURES
- Romans 13:10
- Galatians 5:14
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Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31; Numbers 12:1-13
The commandment to love one another is the great principle that guides us in the life of discipleship. Our lesson today centers around the key verse which is often referred to as the Golden Rule. Practice of this principle will help us in business dealings, in our home life, and in all communication with others, for it underlies every personal relationship. In serving others, we serve ourselves, because people like to deal with those who believe in and practice the Golden Rule.
QUESTIONS
- Write the definition of the word rule. How does it apply to our lesson?
- A certain lawyer asked Jesus the question, “Which is the great commandment?” His answer is found in Matthew 22:37-40. What is the similarity between our lesson text and Jesus’ answer?
- Look up the following verses and compare each with the Golden Rule. Give an everyday situation which would be an example of each of these verses:
Proverbs 15:1
Romans 12:8
Romans 12:14
Romans 12:21 - How did Aaron and Miriam violate the Golden Rule?
- Explain how Moses’ response to Aaron and Miriam was correct according to the Golden Rule. See Galatians 6:1.
- Jesus is our example of One who lived by the Golden Rule. We are told that we should follow in His steps. How did He respond to being reviled and suffering at the hands of others? See 1 Peter 2:21-23.
- How will the proper response to any type of action by our fellowmen mean the difference between victory and defeat?
- Many feel that if they keep the Golden Rule, this qualifies them for Heaven. Give scriptural evidence to substantiate or refute this premise.
Thought Provoker: “When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.” Proverbs 16:7
THEME THOUGHTS
The teachings of Jesus comprise the fundamental basis of our Christian beliefs. One of the most familiar accounts of those teachings is known as the Sermon on the Mount. It is recorded in chapters five through seven of the Book of Matthew. Shortly after choosing the twelve disciples, who would be His closest followers, Jesus led them to a hillside not far from Capernaum. There, just as God had given the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai to guide His people’s conduct and service, Jesus gave His disciples the Sermon on the Mount to guide their conduct and service to Him and His Father.The purpose of this quarter is to give an overall view of the Sermon on the Mount. There are many different topics mentioned in these three chapters, so the lessons you study will be considered highlights of these chapters.As you go through these lessons, you will notice other Scriptures are given in the text in addition to the portion of Scripture from the Sermon on the Mount. These will reinforce the subject that is being taught, which is also indicated by the lesson title. For example, the first lesson deals with humility and its spiritual value. The first five verses of Matthew 5 deal with more subjects than humility, but other portions of the text will zero in on that topic. May God bless you as you study these lessons, and help you apply what you learn to your own life.