Jesus was the greatest teacher that ever lived. His teachings are almost 2,000 years old, yet they are good for us today. Note three things about His teachings: (1) Lead people to God,
(2) Taught with power, and
(3) Teaching has endured through the years
HE TAUGHT SUFFERING A. Being hated, and even killed—Matt. 24:9 (Read also John 15:18, 19, and see why the world hates Christians)
B. Rejoice when persecuted—Matt. 5:11–12 (Jesus said, “Blessed (happy) are ye when persecuted)
C. Luke 9:23—note the three steps in suffering: (1) Deny yourself, (2) Take up cross, and (3) Follow me (Jesus)