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Many Sabbath School class teachers either preach a sermon to their class or deliver a monologue on the whole lesson, going through it "day-by-day." The most rewarding sessions involve the members in discussion. These questions here are intended to stimulate the active participation of the members in your class. Of course pertinent information imparted by the teacher is also very valuable, for which there are many resources in print and on the internet. This site seeks to provide a resource for discussions.

If you are a member and not a teacher and your class is boring, try asking questions such as these in your class.

Monday, 21 April 2014

Lesson 4 (April 20-26), Christ and the Law in the Sermon on the Mount

"One Jot and Tittle"

  1. What does jot and tittle symbolize?
  2. Will the reign of the law end when heaven and earth are no more?

Murder
  1. When does dislike become hate? Can we avoid disliking some people?
  2. What should you do if even after trying to make things right someone holds a grudge against you?
  3. Why is hate and murder the most serious of sins?
Adultery
  1. Why is adultery considered one of the most serious sins, perhaps next only to murder?
  2. At what point does admiration become lust?
  3. Is a woman ever to be blamed perhaps through dress (or lack of it), for being lusted after?
Promises, Promises
  1. What is the difference between a promise and an oath? Is breaking an oath more serious? Why or why not?  Does it make a difference if it was a good thing or bad?
  2. Is a spoken vow more binding than an unspoken one?
  3. Is it good or bad to include God's name in an oath?
Lex Taliones
  1. Why did Moses prescribe revenge, such as an eye for an eye?  Did that not obstruct love and forgiveness?
  2. Can we really love everyone, especially our enemies?
  3. Is it good to keep questioning our religious and social traditions, and consider changing them?