Jesus’ Teachings
Student Learning Objectives (SLO)
● Discuss the rich meaning of Jesus’ parables.
● Explain the moral teaching of the Beatitudes.
✓ Jesus often taught using stories called
parables and short blessings known as
Beatitudes.
✓ His goal was to awaken minds, touch hearts,
and invite people to live a life pleasing to God.
✓ These teachings were simple, yet their
messages are timeless and transformative.
The Parables of Jesus
Definition - A parable is a symbolic story that
teaches a moral or spiritual lesson.
Jesus used everyday situations—like farming,
family conflict, and acts of kindness—to
communicate deep truths.
Parables invite listeners to reflect on their
own lives and values.
The Parables of Jesus
Key Features of a Parable:
Familiar setting or situation
Hidden spiritual meaning
Moral or decision-point for the listener
Purpose: To understand the deep and symbolic
meaning of Jesus’ parables and how they guide
daily life.
Selected Parables and Their Moral
Lessons:
1. The Parable of the Sower
(Matthew 13:1–23)
A farmer scatters seeds on different
types of soil.
Selected Parables and Their Moral
Lessons:
1. The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1–23)
Meaning: The seed is the truth or message. The
soil is the condition of the human heart.
Message: Spiritual growth depends on how one
receives and nurtures the truth.
Selected Parables and Their Moral
Lessons:
Reflective Question:
“How open is your heart to truth and personal
growth?”
Selected Parables and Their Moral
Lessons:
2. The Parable of the Good
Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37)
A man helps a stranger who was
ignored by others.
Selected Parables and Their Moral
Lessons:
2. The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke
10:25–37)
Meaning: Compassion should be shown to
everyone, not just to those similar to us.
Message: Mercy is love in action; our neighbor is
anyone in need.
Selected Parables and Their Moral
Lessons:
Reflective Question:
“Do I show kindness even when it’s
inconvenient?”
Selected Parables and Their Moral
Lessons:
3. The Parable of the Prodigal Son
(Luke 15:11–32)
A son leaves home, wastes his
wealth, but is welcomed back by his
father.
Selected Parables and Their Moral
Lessons:
3. The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–
32)
Meaning: God is loving and merciful. Forgiveness
is always possible.
Message: No matter how far we go, we can
return to goodness and be accepted.
Selected Parables and Their Moral
Lessons:
Reflective Question:
“Do I need to forgive someone—or ask to be
forgiven?”
The Moral Teaching of the
Beatitudes
(Matthew 5:1–12)
The Beatitudes are a series of blessings that
describe the attitudes and behaviors of people
who live according to God’s will.
They challenge worldly values by blessing the
humble, the suffering, and the just, rather than
the powerful or wealthy.
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit
Teaching: Humility; recognizing our
need for God.
Application: Avoid arrogance; value
simplicity and gratitude.
2. Blessed are those who mourn
Teaching: Compassion and empathy for
suffering and injustice.
Application: Comfort others and be
sensitive to people’s pain.
3. Blessed are the meek
Teaching: Strength through gentleness
and patience.
Application: Respond with calmness and
forgiveness, not aggression.
4. Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness
Teaching: A deep desire for justice,
fairness, and moral living.
Application: Stand up for what is right,
even when it’s unpopular.
5. Blessed are the merciful
Teaching: Showing kindness and
forgiveness to others.
Application: Let go of grudges and help
those in need.
6. Blessed are the pure in heart
Teaching: Sincerity, honesty, and inner
integrity.
Application: Act with good intentions;
avoid hypocrisy.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers
Teaching: Creating harmony and
resolving conflict.
Application: Encourage reconciliation in
relationships and communities.
8. Blessed are those who are
persecuted for righteousness’ sake
Teaching: Commitment to moral
principles even when it brings hardship.
Application: Stay true to what is good
and just, even when criticized.
“The teachings of Jesus call us to live
with humility, mercy, and love—not just
for ourselves, but for others.”
FINAL TASKS:
FINAL TASK #1
HOLY WEEK DOCUMENTATION
FINAL TASK #2
THE PEOPLE’S POPE: MY PERSONAL REFLECTION
FINAL TASK #3
Final Module 1 (Important Events in the Life of Christ)
FINAL TASK #4
CYD
Final Task #5
Answer the following:
1. Which parable touched you the most, and what personal lesson
did you learn from it?
2. Choose three Beatitudes you want to live by more fully. You write a
short sentence completing this thought: "I want to be ‘blessed’
by… [living out this Beatitude], because…”
(Use 1 whole yellow paper)
