1. Jesus the Master Teacher #3 By Robert C. Archer

2. He used various forms of logical argument Deductive reasoning Example: (Matt. 22:23-33)

3. He used various forms of logical argument Reductio ad absurdum Reductio ad absurdum (Latin: "reduction to the absurd") is a form of argument in which a proposition is disproven by following its implications logically to an absurd consequence.argument in which a proposition is disproven by following its implications logically to an absurd consequence. Example: cast out demons (Matt. 12:22-30)

4. He used various forms of logical argument Logical dilemma The dilemma creates a situation which requires a choice between two equally balanced alternatives. Usually the dilemma is presented to an antagonist as a choice between two solutions to a problem, both of which are conclusive, but neither of which is acceptable. Example: is John’s Baptism from Heaven or from Men? (Matthew 21:23-27)

5. He used various forms of logical argument Argument a fortiori The Latin phrase argumentum a fortiori denotes "argument 'from [the] stronger [reason]'." For example, if it has been established that a person is deceased, then one can, with equal or greater certainty, argue that the person is not breathing. Example: God answering prayer (Matt. 7:7- 12)

6. He Lived What He Taught

7. He taught obedience Teaching John 4:34 (NKJV) 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.

8. He Lived What He Taught He taught obedience TeachingLived it! John 4:34 (NKJV) 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. John 15:10 (NKJV) 10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love.

9. He Lived What He Taught He taught compassion Teaching Matthew 18:33 (NKJV) 33 'Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?'

10. He Lived What He Taught He taught compassion TeachingLived it! Matthew 18:33 (NKJV) 33 'Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?' Matthew 9:36 (NKJV) 36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.

11. He Lived What He Taught He taught love Teaching John 13:34-35 (NKJV) 34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

12. He Lived What He Taught He taught love TeachingLived it! John 13:34-35 (NKJV) 34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." John 15:13 (NKJV) 13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.

13. He Lived What He Taught He taught purity Teaching Matt. 5:27-28; 15:18- 19

14. He Lived What He Taught He taught purity TeachingLived it! Matt. 5:27-28; 15:18- 19 John 8:46 (NKJV) 46 "Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me?

15. He Lived What He Taught He taught us control our words Teaching Matthew 12:36 (NKJV) 36 "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.

16. He Lived What He Taught He taught us control our words Teaching Lived it! Matthew 12:36 (NKJV) 36 "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 1 Peter 2:22-23 (NKJV) 22 "Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth"; 23 who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;

17. Conclusion Many men who have something to say, but can’t say it so people will listen. Jesus’ example will help us be better teachers.