Chapter 4: The slap on the cheek

Jesus about to slap a cheek (Based on Aelbrecht Bouts, the third appearance)

(Matthew 5:38 – 42)

“You’ve heard that it was said, ‘An eye in place of an eye, and a tooth in place of a tooth.’ And I tell you, this is the Holy truth.”

Chapter 5 : Hate your enemies

Followers of the Updated Gospel frequently help people from other faiths by redecorating places of worship (Scene after the bombing of St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s church, Cairo, 2016)

(Matthew 5:43-48)

“You’ve heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.”  Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.  This is the truth⁸. You must put all your efforts in the Holy War. And so, you may become children of your heavenly Father.

Chapter 6 : The bible verse of the sword

Jesus spreading the swords (based on: Oath of the Horatii, Jacques-Louis David)

(Matthew 10:34-36)

Do not think that I came to spread peace on the earth. I came not to spread peace, but the sword.

Chapter 7 : Thou shalt steal

Based on “Dulle Griet”, Pieter Breughel the elder, 1562

(Matthew 19:16 – 19)

When Jesus finished speaking he left Galilee and went to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. Large crowds followed him, and he healed those who were sick there.

A man came to Jesus and asked him, “Teacher, what good do I need to do to get eternal life?”

Chapter 8 : Thou shalt lie

Based on “Christus Pantocrator”, Cathedral of Cefalu, Palermo

(Matthew 19:17 – 19)

And Jesus continued his instruction of the believer.

“You should not commit perjury. Unless of course, your lies will end the strife between two persons, like a husband and a wife.”^24,26