Eye for Eye Teachings

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