Month: December 2023

Jay: We’ve been exploring Jesus’ parables, comparing and contrasting them. So far, we’ve delved into the Mustard Seed, Yeast, Pearl, Hidden Treasure, Net, Virgins, and the Bags of Gold (or Talents).  A couple of key insights have emerged from this study. Firstly, Jesus’ ministry emphasizes change. One significant change is the concept that the Kingdom…

Jay: We’ve been exploring the idea that the Kingdom of Heaven is here and now, a change in thought, action, and perception that Jesus aimed to establish throughout history. As we examine the parables where Jesus mentions the Kingdom of Heaven, we ask ourselves: What characteristics of this kingdom are being revealed? What perceptions of…

Jay: We’ve been working through the idea that Jesus’ ministry is about change, particularly in terms of perception, ideas, and actions related to the Kingdom of Heaven being present here and now. This contrasts with the traditional view of the Kingdom of Heaven as something belonging to the past or future, or existing elsewhere. The…

Jay: We’ve been discussing some of the teaching methodologies in Christianity, particularly focusing on establishing prior knowledge. A significant theme we’ve delved into is the concept of change, notably the transformative nature of Jesus’ ministry, which emphasizes a shift in thinking.  This change revolves around the understanding that the kingdom of heaven is not distant…

We’ve been discussing cognitive dissonance and prior knowledge in relation to the ministry of Christ. We’ve explored how Christ’s teaching methods help navigate through cognitive dissonance.  Over the last two weeks, our focus on prior knowledge has led us to the idea that Christ’s ministry is centered around change. This change implies a new way…