The Mystical Teachings of Jesus
Exploring the Spiritual Depth of Jesus’ Words
The Treasures of the Heart
The mystical teachings of Jesus point us inward to the truth. They invite to us to open our hearts to the mystical reality of our oneness with God. Jesus taught that we have the same power he discovered to forgive the world and remember reality; that as we learn to forgive and extend this gift of innocence to our brothers, we give ourselves that same gift which Jesus gave to us.
In the Chamber of Your Heart
"The words of Jesus in the Bible are a powerful reminder of the divine truth that lies within us all. They are not just words, but rather, they are tools for spiritual transformation."
David Hoffmeister
Revealing the Inner Meaning of Jesus' Words
Take the time to reflect on the mystical teachings of Jesus’ below and explore their deeper meanings, as this can help you gain insight into your own spiritual journey and find the answers you seek. By uncovering the hidden wisdom of Jesus’ teachings, you can gain a greater understanding of the divine truth that lies within us all.
The Kingdom of Heaven
“Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:20-21)
Jesus knew that the Kingdom of Heaven was not a separate place that would appear here or there, but that it was within, as a State of Mind that was freely available to all.
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17)
The word "repent" simply means to change one's mind. Jesus is asking us to give up our old ideas of Heaven being far away. It is not some place far in the clouds, nor a place that we will go to someday in the future. Rather, he says it is "at hand", meaning that it is very close (like a hand).
Freeing Your Mind From Judgment
Jesus also spoke to us of the "plank" (like a beam or a log) in our eye that blocks our vision and distorts our view of others. He asked why we are so focused on other people's blocks instead of focusing on our own:
"And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” (Matthew 7:3-6)
At the beginning of that same verse, Jesus says:
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you." (Matthew 7:1-2)
When we judge others, we inevitably feel guilty because we haven't removed the "plank" from our own eye. On some level, therefore, we know that are judgment cannot be accurate. Jesus taught that we must first remove the plank from our own eye, and only then can we be truly helpful to our brother. He clearly was not teaching that we should judge others; on the contrary, he taught that we must forgive, over and over and over...
