Pastor Isaac’s List of Jesus’s Teachings
As one might expect, the call to live as Jesus did comes up often in church, Bible study, and the daily life of a Christian. While that may be a broad call to action, it is far from vague.
Faith has many components. Everyone is strong in some and weak in others. When we hear the call to “live as Jesus did,” God is asking us to think critically about our thoughts and actions and to take steps to improve in specific areas where we’re falling short. While none of us can achieve perfection, we can still grow closer to God by opening our hearts to growth and letting Him shape us.
Here is my list outlining everything Jesus calls us to do. This isn’t a checklist; faith isn’t about ticking boxes. Still, if you are committed to walking with Jesus, you should make an effort to take each step. Doing so will help you feel God’s presence, shine His light into the world, and allow Him to shape you into the person you are meant to be.
I encourage you to save this list somewhere. Come back to it whenever your faith feels stagnant, when you feel lost, or when someone reminds you to live as Jesus did. Pray over it and see where God is leading you next.
A List of Jesus’s Teachings
Come to Me and Learn From Me
Believe the good news, repent, and be born again. (Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15)
Spend extended time alone with God. Jesus modelled long solitary prayer. (Mark 1:35, Luke 2:15)
Pray deeply and persistently, in secret and with faith. Don’t pray for show. (Matthew 6:6-13)
Fast as a discipline, not for show. (Matthew 6:16-18)
Meditate on the Bible and live by every word from God. Jesus quoted Scripture frequently because it was the core of his life. (Matthew 4:4)
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength. (Matthew 22:37-38, Mark 12:30)
Seek First the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Think deeply and often on God’s truth. (John 8:31-32)
Trust God for your daily needs. Don’t worry or be afraid. (Matthew 6:25-34)
Don’t let desire for earthly things like money, people, possessions, or power take over your mind. (Matthew 6:19-24)
Focus on eternal treasures, not earthly ones. (Matthew 6:19-21)
Love One Another As I Have Loved You
Love your neighbour as yourself. (Matthew 22:39, Mark 12:31)
Forgive always and as soon as possible, without limit. (Matthew 6:14-15, 18:21-35)
Pray for your enemies and be good to them. (Matthew 5:44)
Do not seek revenge or payback. (Matthew 5:38-42)
Be honest, straightforward, and don’t manipulate others. (Matthew 5:33-37)
Treat others as you would have them treat you. (Matthew 7:12)
Try to Be Perfect, As Your Heavenly Father Is Perfect
Remove anger quickly. Reconcile with those who have wronged you before your anger festers into sin. (Matthew 5:21-26)
Remove blatant sin immediately and definitively: stealing, lying, cheating, revenge, malice, swearing, drunkenness, wrong sex, rage. (Matthew 5:27-30)
Do not condemn people or judge harshly. (Matthew 7:1-5)
Do not try to seem better than you are. (Matthew 6:1-6, 23:1-12)
Do not put others down to lift yourself up. (Matthew 6:1-6, 23:1-12)
Be Generous and Merciful, And Don’t Do It For Show
Give generously, especially to the needy. (Matthew 6:2-4)
Sacrifice and serve others. (Matthew 20:28, John 13:14-15)
Help others, especially the disadvantaged or vulnerable. (Matthew 25:35-40)
Let God’s Light Shine Through You
Worship God in spirit and truth. (John 4:23-24)
Don’t just memorise these teachings; put them into practice. (Matthew 7:24; James 1:22 echoes this principle)
Go and make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:19-20)
