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WorksheetsEye for Eye Teachings
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What used to be the punishment if someone's eye was poked out?
The other person's eye was taken out
The other person was killed
The other person was sent to prison
The other person had to pay for surgery
Why was the punishment "eye for an eye" an appropriate punishment?
It was a way to ensure justice was served
The punishment was equal to the crime
It was a deterrent to prevent people from committing the same crime
The punishment was much harsher than the crime
Instead of "eye for an eye," Jesus said we were to do what?
Live away from everyone
Escalate the crime (hand for an eye)
Seek jail time for the lawbreaker
Not resist an evil person
When someone "strikes us on the right cheek," what is that a symbol for?
Insulting us
Showing us respect
Offering us a gift
Expressing gratitude
When someone "strikes us on the right cheek," what does Jesus want us to do?
Ignore the person
Retaliate with violence
Turn the other cheek
Take legal action against the person
What are some ways a person "strikes us on the right cheek" today? Select all that apply.
Cuss us out
Inappropriate hand/finger gestures
Spreading rumors
Opening the door for us
Look at us meanly
When someone "sues you for your shirt (tunic)," what does Jesus want us to do?
Refuse to give them anything
Offer them money instead
Attack them with a weapon
Give them our coat (cloak) as well
Is a shirt or a coat more valuable?
Shirt
Coat
A Roman soldier could force a person to carry his gear for how long?
Half a mile
A mile
Two miles
Ten miles
What did Jesus want His followers to do for the Roman soldier?
Mumble and complain the whole mile
Resist and not do it
Willingly go a second mile without being asked or forced
Find someone else to do it for them
When someone asks for something, what does Jesus want His followers to do?
Give it to them
Stick their tongue out and say "NO!"
Ask for something in return
Charge interest on the borrowing
Did Jesus follow His own teachings on turn the other cheek and go the extra mile?
Yes
No
Why does Jesus want us to do these hard things?
It shows the world that we are different
To demonstrate our human self-control
To prove our loyalty to Him
To gain favor with God's angels
When we choose to turn the other cheek or go the extra mile, who is in control?
We are - we choose to obey God and do it
We are - but we're cowards and don't want to fight
They are - we have to submit to them
They are - Satan is in control, not Jesus
