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What did you learn about Jesus` background that stands out or surprises you?

Jesus’ every day language was Aramaic

He never ate crustasians

He used to wear an under garment called a’tunic’ and the outer garment called the mantle

He also used to wear sandals and a white cloth over the head which was a sun proof

He lived by very strict moral,social and religious rules

He lived in a middle class family

He had siblings on earth as well

He was educated in jewish education which emphasized law,ethics and history for the purpose of right moral living

He studied at the synagogue wher he amazed everyone who head him by his understanding and his answers

By: Gcina Dlamini
Category: First Century Context and History

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How does Simon Peter feel about himself, and how does Jesus change that?

Peter didnot feel worthy of the blessing from God, but Jesus told him He has a higher purpose for him beyond his imagination.

By: Samuel Egieyeh
Category: The Calling of the First Disciples

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How does Simon Peter feel about himself, and how does Jesus change that?

Simon felt that he was a sinner and Jesus changed that and told him that he will be the catcher of people

By: Tulisa Mgcotyelwa Nxumalo
Category: The Calling of the First Disciples

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