“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time,
Matthew 5:21
Thou shalt not kill;
& whoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:.”
- Jesus teaches new principles by building on your prior knowledge and beliefs: He starts where you are. Here, he starts with a low bar (don’t kill) and contrasts and clear negative consequences. He understands how incentives motivate you.
- He uses ethos to influence and persuade.
- He studies & knows history and laws.
What does this verse teach YOU about Jesus’ character and how He feels and thinks?
