100 Teachings of Jesus Every Christian Should Know

Discover 100 core teachings of Jesus that reveal how to live, love, forgive, and follow God faithfully. Simple explanations with Scripture references.

Grace Thompson

12/19/20253 min read

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Jesus did not teach with complexity.
He taught with clarity.

His teachings spoke to the heart. They challenged pride. They comforted the broken. They revealed God’s kingdom in everyday words.

These teachings are not just ideas. They are a way of life. Below are 100 teachings of Jesus, organized clearly so you can read, reflect, and apply them daily.

Teachings About Love and Relationships

  1. Love God with all your heart. Matthew 22:37

  2. Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39

  3. Love your enemies. Matthew 5:44

  4. Pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5:44

  5. Forgive others as God forgives you. Matthew 6:14

  6. Show mercy to others. Matthew 5:7

  7. Treat others as you want to be treated. Matthew 7:12

  8. Reconcile quickly with others. Matthew 5:24

  9. Serve one another in humility. Matthew 20:26

  10. Live in peace with everyone. Mark 9:50

Teachings About Faith and Trust in God

  1. Have faith in God. Mark 11:22

  2. Do not worry about tomorrow. Matthew 6:34

  3. Trust God for daily needs. Matthew 6:11

  4. Seek first God’s kingdom. Matthew 6:33

  5. Believe that God hears prayer. Matthew 7:7

  6. Ask in faith without doubt. Matthew 21:22

  7. Depend on God like a child. Matthew 18:3

  8. Nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37

  9. Remain faithful in trials. John 16:33

  10. Believe in Jesus for eternal life. John 3:16

Teachings About the Kingdom of God

  1. The kingdom of God is near. Mark 1:15

  2. Repent and believe the gospel. Mark 1:15

  3. The kingdom belongs to the humble. Matthew 5:3

  4. The kingdom grows from small beginnings. Matthew 13:31

  5. The kingdom is worth everything. Matthew 13:44

  6. The kingdom transforms hearts. Luke 17:21

  7. Few find the narrow path. Matthew 7:14

  8. The kingdom welcomes the repentant. Luke 15:7

  9. God’s will is done in heaven and on earth. Matthew 6:10

  10. True greatness comes through service. Matthew 20:26

Teachings About Humility and Character

  1. The greatest must become the least. Luke 9:48

  2. God exalts the humble. Luke 14:11

  3. Avoid hypocrisy. Matthew 23:28

  4. Examine your own heart first. Matthew 7:5

  5. Be pure in heart. Matthew 5:8

  6. Let your good works glorify God. Matthew 5:16

  7. Take up your cross daily. Luke 9:23

  8. Count the cost of discipleship. Luke 14:28

  9. Be faithful in small things. Luke 16:10

  10. Remain obedient to God’s commands. John 14:15

Teachings About Prayer and Spiritual Life

  1. Pray in secret with sincerity. Matthew 6:6

  2. Pray for God’s will to be done. Matthew 6:10

  3. Forgive before praying. Mark 11:25

  4. Persist in prayer. Luke 18:1

  5. Pray with faith and humility. Luke 18:13

  6. Ask God for daily bread. Matthew 6:11

  7. Watch and pray against temptation. Matthew 26:41

  8. Pray for laborers in God’s harvest. Matthew 9:38

  9. Pray in Jesus’ name. John 14:13

  10. Thank God in prayer. Luke 10:21

Teachings About Wealth and Possessions

  1. Do not store treasures on earth. Matthew 6:19

  2. Store treasures in heaven. Matthew 6:20

  3. You cannot serve God and money. Matthew 6:24

  4. Give generously to those in need. Luke 6:38

  5. Seek riches that last. Luke 12:21

  6. Beware of greed. Luke 12:15

  7. Trust God rather than wealth. Mark 10:24

  8. Use resources wisely. Luke 16:11

  9. Care for the poor and needy. Matthew 25:35

  10. Be content with what you have. Luke 12:15

Teachings About Righteous Living

  1. Be the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:13

  2. Be the light of the world. Matthew 5:14

  3. Let your words be truthful. Matthew 5:37

  4. Keep your heart pure. Matthew 15:18

  5. Obey God’s Word fully. Matthew 7:24

  6. Produce good fruit. Matthew 7:17

  7. Remain watchful and ready. Matthew 24:42

  8. Endure to the end. Matthew 24:13

  9. Live by God’s Word. Matthew 4:4

  10. Walk in obedience and love. John 13:34

Teachings About Judgment and Eternity

  1. God alone is judge. Matthew 7:1

  2. Every person will give account to God. Matthew 12:36

  3. Choose the narrow way. Matthew 7:13

  4. Be ready for Christ’s return. Matthew 25:13

  5. Faith without action is empty. Matthew 7:21

  6. Eternal life comes through Jesus. John 14:6

  7. There will be a final judgment. Matthew 25:31

  8. Those who believe will be saved. Mark 16:16

  9. Rejecting truth has consequences. John 12:48

  10. Heaven is prepared for the faithful. John 14:2

Teachings About Mission and Discipleship

  1. Follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Matthew 4:19

  2. Make disciples of all nations. Matthew 28:19

  3. Share the gospel boldly. Mark 16:15

  4. Serve others faithfully. John 13:14

  5. Deny yourself for Christ. Luke 9:23

  6. Remain in Jesus’ love. John 15:9

  7. Bear fruit through obedience. John 15:8

  8. Live as Christ’s witness. Acts 1:8

  9. Love one another deeply. John 13:35

  10. Remain faithful until the end. Revelation 2:10

Final Words of Jesus’ Teaching

  1. God desires mercy, not sacrifice. Matthew 9:13

  2. Faith can move mountains. Matthew 17:20

  3. The harvest is plentiful. Matthew 9:37

  4. The first will be last. Matthew 19:30

  5. Those who lose their life will find it. Matthew 16:25

  6. God values sincerity over ritual. Matthew 15:9

  7. The truth will set you free. John 8:32

  8. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. John 14:6

  9. Abide in Christ to bear fruit. John 15:4

  10. Love is the greatest commandment. Matthew 22:37–39

Final Reflection

The teachings of Jesus are simple, but they are not easy. They call for surrender, faith, and love in action.

Read them often. Live them daily. And let them shape every part of your life.

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