Following Jesus: The Poor

Last Updated on April 17, 2024 by Rocklyn Clarke

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This page provides curated teaching about the poor relevant to our exploration of the Following Jesus: Focus on the Message material.

Who Are The Poor?

In the Gospels, the Poor include:

• people with few material resources
• the powerless
• refugees
• social outcasts
• etc.

The following biblical texts will be helpful to our understanding:

• Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit . . .”
• Matthew 11:1-6 – ” . . . the good news is proclaimed to the poor . . .”
• Matthew 19:16-30 – “. . . sell your possessions and give to the poor . . .”
• Matthew 25:31-46 – The Sheep and the Goats
• Luke 4:14-21 – “The Spirit of the Lord is on me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor . . .”
• Luke 14:12-14 – ” . . . invite the poor . . .”
• Luke 14:15-24 – ” . . . bring in the poor . . .”

Checkout the following additional resources:

• Bible Project: On Earth as It Is in Heaven (00:05:24)
• Bible Project: A Surprising New World (00:06:46)

Why Are They Poor?

Coming soon!

Where Are The Poor?

Coming soon!

How Can We Serve The Poor?

Coming soon!

Lesson 1: Background & Overview

In order to have the right perspective as we read the Bible, we need to see the big picture behind it. The following links will be helpful as we explore the Big Picture behind the Bible:

Let’s take a look at what we mean by this:

• Video: How to Read the Bible: What is the Bible? | BibleProject™
• Video: How to Read the Bible: Biblical Story | BibleProject™
• Video: When Heaven Meets Earth. | BibleProject™
• N. T. Wright – The Big Picture: The New Testament and the Mission of God on Vimeo

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