"The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes." (Mark 1: 22 NABRE)
In the public ministry of Jesus, he was called most often Rabbi than any other title. Even the professional rabbis recognized Jesus as a great teacher.
What made the teaching of Jesus so stellar? Mark the Evangelist describes it simply as not teaching "as the scribes." The scribes show off their learning by quoting authorities. Jesus speaks directly as the Source of Truth. Jesus is Truth Himself and therefore the very Source of the content of His teaching. You may call it the power of the Source.
As we draw nearer to Jesus, we become drawn to the Source of Truth and our thoughts and speech reflect the Master's. Consider the teachings of these simple saints: St Teresa of Avila and St Therese of Lisieux, both Doctors of the Church and none with formal education. They experienced the Power of the Source.
Believe what you read.
Practice what you believe.
Teach what you practice.
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