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Matthew Chapter 4 — Part 4 (Verses 23–25)
Jesus Heals and Teaches Throughout Galilee
(Matthew 4:23–25, NKJV)

23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.
24 Then His fame went throughout all Syria. And they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics, and He healed them.
25 Great multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

Explanation and Meaning
After calling His first disciples, Jesus begins traveling through all of Galilee. He teaches in the synagogues, which were the local meeting places for worship and Scripture reading. He preaches “the gospel of the kingdom,” the same message He started with: God’s rule has come near, and people must turn to Him with sincere hearts. His words bring truth, hope, and a clear call to change.

Jesus also heals every kind of sickness and pain. His power reaches every kind of suffering. Nothing is too hard for Him. People hear of His works, and soon His name spreads far beyond Galilee, even into Syria. Crowds bring their sick to Him, and He heals them all. This shows the mercy of God in a simple and direct way. Jesus does not turn anyone away. He welcomes the broken, the weak, and the suffering, and He restores them.

Large crowds begin to follow Him from many regions. These places are far apart, yet all come because they sense that God is working through Him in a new and powerful way. This is the beginning of Jesus’ open ministry, where His teaching and His healing reveal the heart of God to the world.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Isaiah 35:5–6 — The prophet speaks of a time when the eyes of the blind will be opened and the lame will walk. Jesus fulfills this with His healing works.
• Isaiah 61:1 — The Spirit of the Lord brings good news to the poor and healing to the brokenhearted. Jesus begins to live out these words in full.
• Psalm 147:3 — “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Jesus shows this kindness everywhere He goes.
• Exodus 15:26 — God reveals Himself as the healer of His people. Jesus reveals this same healing power in His ministry.

Spiritual Lesson
Jesus shows that the kingdom of heaven is not only words but also actions. He teaches the truth, and He also heals the hurting. His ministry touches both body and soul. He cares for the whole person. This teaches us that God’s love is not distant or cold. It reaches into real life, real struggles, and real pain.

The people who come to Jesus show us something important. They come because they believe He can help them, and He does. Their faith draws them near, and His mercy meets them there. Today the same is true. Jesus still welcomes all who come to Him. He still heals hearts, restores hope, and brings light into places of darkness.

With this, Matthew chapter 4 closes and prepares the way for the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus will teach the core truths of the kingdom of heaven.

 

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Matthew Chapter 5 — Part 1 (Verses 1–12)
The Sermon on the Mount Begins
(Matthew 5:1–12, NKJV)

1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.
2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are you when they revile you and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.
12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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Explanation and Meaning

Jesus sees the large crowds and goes up the mountain. This shows something simple but important. When Jesus teaches the deepest parts of the kingdom, He invites His disciples closer. The crowds hear Him, but His disciples sit near Him. It teaches us that if we want deep understanding, we must draw close to Him with a willing heart.

Jesus begins with what we call the Beatitudes. Each blessing describes a kind of heart that God values. These blessings are not about wealth or power. They are about the inner life. Jesus shows that the kingdom of heaven belongs to people who are humble, gentle, honest, and pure.

• Poor in spirit
This means people who know they need God. They are not proud. They do not pretend to be strong without Him. Jesus says the kingdom of heaven belongs to such people, because they trust God instead of themselves.

• Those who mourn
These are people with sorrow. Sometimes because of sin, sometimes because of suffering. Jesus promises that God will comfort them. God does not ignore their pain.

• The meek
Meek does not mean weak. It means gentle, patient, calm, and not revengeful. Jesus says they will inherit the earth. This points both to the coming kingdom and to God’s promise that He honors those who stay peaceful and faithful.

• Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
These people desire what is right as strongly as others crave food and water. Jesus promises they will be filled. God will satisfy those who truly seek His ways.

• The merciful
Those who show compassion will receive compassion from God. A hard heart receives nothing, but a soft heart is treated with kindness.

• The pure in heart
These are people who seek clean motives. They do not pretend. They want God more than anything else. Jesus gives the greatest promise here. He says they shall see God.

• The peacemakers
These people build peace instead of trouble. Jesus calls them sons of God, because they reflect God’s own character. God is a God of peace, so His children act the same.

• Those who are persecuted for righteousness
When people hate or accuse you because you follow Jesus and live by truth, He says you are blessed. You share the same struggle the prophets faced. God sees it, and your reward in heaven is great.

These blessings show the kind of heart that belongs to the kingdom. They reveal what God honors, and they show the spirit of true disciples.

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Prophetic and Old Testament Links

• Isaiah 57:15
God dwells with the humble and the contrite. Jesus begins His sermon with the same truth.

• Psalm 34:18
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. This matches “Blessed are those who mourn.”

• Psalm 37:11
“The meek shall inherit the earth.” Jesus repeats the same promise.

• Psalm 24:3–4
Only those with clean hands and a pure heart may stand in God’s holy place. Jesus says the pure in heart will see God.

• Isaiah 61:1–3
The Messiah comes to comfort those who mourn, heal the broken, and bring good news. Jesus’ words fit this perfectly.

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Spiritual Lesson

The Beatitudes show the kind of life that pleases God. Jesus starts with the heart before anything else. He shows that blessings do not come from power, pride, or wealth. They come from humility, mercy, purity, and sincere faith.

This teaching also shows that following Jesus may bring persecution. But Jesus tells us not to fear. God sees everything, and He promises a reward in heaven for those who stay faithful.

The Sermon on the Mount begins by shaping our hearts. Before we learn about obeying, shining our light, handling anger, or loving enemies, Jesus first teaches us how to think and how to live on the inside. He wants to change the whole person from the foundation upward.

If ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed. And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:31–32)

 

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Matthew Chapter 5 — Part 2 (Verses 13–20)
Salt, Light, and the Fulfillment of the Law
(Matthew 5:13–20, NKJV)

13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

17 Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.
18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.
19 Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

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Explanation and Meaning

Jesus now teaches who His followers are meant to be in this world.

• Salt of the earth
Salt in ancient times gave flavor, preserved food, and kept things from rotting. Jesus says His people must be like that. Our presence in the world should bring goodness, truth, kindness, and purity. If salt loses its flavor, it becomes useless. In the same way, if a disciple stops living by Jesus’ teachings, he becomes like salt with no taste.

• Light of the world
Light drives away darkness. Jesus says His followers must shine by the way they live. Not with pride or to be seen for attention, but so that people will see their good works and praise God. A lamp is not hidden. A disciple should not hide the truth. Our lives should help others see God clearly.

Then Jesus speaks about the Law of God.

• Jesus did not come to destroy the Law or the Prophets
He came to fulfill them. This means He completes them, explains them fully, lives them perfectly, and shows their true meaning.

• Nothing in the law passes away until heaven and earth pass
Heaven and earth are still here, so God’s commandments still matter. Jesus says not even the smallest detail is erased until all is fulfilled.

• Those who break and teach others to break
Jesus warns that those who ignore even the small commandments and lead others the same way will be least in the kingdom. But those who obey and teach others to obey will be called great by God.

• Righteousness must exceed the scribes and Pharisees
The scribes and Pharisees were strict on the outside but often cold on the inside. Jesus says our righteousness must be deeper. True righteousness comes from a sincere heart that loves God and lives by His commandments from inside out.

Here Jesus sets the foundation. He is about to explain many commandments more deeply. He will show that sin begins in the heart, and that real obedience is more than outward behavior.

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Prophetic and Old Testament Links

• Isaiah 42:6
God says His servant will be a light to the nations. Jesus now calls His disciples to shine with that same light.

• Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the shining sun. Jesus tells His followers to let their light shine.

• Deuteronomy 30:11–14
God’s commands are not hidden or far away. Jesus now shows the true heart of these commands.

• Psalm 119:142
“Your law is truth.” Jesus teaches that none of God’s truth is removed.

Spiritual Lesson

Jesus teaches that a true disciple changes the world simply by living as He commands. Salt and light do not shout. They work quietly but powerfully. In the same way, a life shaped by Jesus’ words brings courage, peace, and purity into dark places.

Jesus also makes it clear that He did not erase God’s commandments. He brings them to life. He teaches their true meaning. He shows that real righteousness is not about looking holy but being honest, humble, and faithful inside the heart.

Jesus prepares us for the next section, where He will explain how the commandments reach deeper than actions. They reach the thoughts, desires, and motives inside us.

 

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This section is deep because Jesus begins showing the true meaning of God’s commandments inside the heart.

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Matthew Chapter 5 — Part 3 (Verses 21–30)
Jesus Teaches the True Meaning of the Commandments
(Matthew 5:21–30, NKJV)

21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’
22 But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.

23 Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,
24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
25 Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison.
26 Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.

27 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’
28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.
30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.

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Explanation and Meaning

Here Jesus begins explaining the commandments in their full, true depth. He is not changing them. He is opening them up so we can see God’s heart behind every command.

• “You shall not murder”
Everyone knows murder is a sin. But Jesus shows that sin begins long before the act.
Anger, hatred, and insult towards others are the seeds of murder in the heart.
Jesus teaches that calling someone “worthless” or “fool” out of anger is a serious sin because it comes from the same spirit that leads to violence.

He is teaching that God looks at the inside, not only the outside.

• Make peace before worship
Jesus teaches that reconciliation is so important that if someone has something against us, we should fix it before coming to God.
Worship means nothing if our hearts are full of broken relationships, anger, or bitterness.

• Agree with your adversary quickly
Jesus tells us to settle things peacefully.
Unresolved anger and conflict grow into bigger problems. Jesus wants His people to walk in peace and humility.

Then Jesus explains the next commandment.

• “You shall not commit adultery”
Jesus reveals the deeper meaning.
The act is sin, but the desire itself is also sin when it is fed and welcomed.
Lust in the heart is adultery in the heart.
This shows how holy God wants our thoughts to be.

• Remove what leads you to sin
Jesus is not telling us to harm ourselves.
He is using strong, clear words to show how serious sin is.
If something leads us toward sin, we must remove it from our life, even if it feels difficult.
It is better to lose something than lose our soul.

Jesus teaches that obedience is not only about actions. It is about the heart, the thoughts, and the secret desires. True righteousness begins inside and then moves outward.

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Prophetic and Old Testament Links

• 1 Samuel 16:7
God looks at the heart, not only the outward appearance. Jesus teaches the same truth.

• Proverbs 4:23
“Keep your heart with all diligence.”
Jesus explains how sin begins in the heart.

• Exodus 20:13–14
The commandments against murder and adultery. Jesus reveals their deeper meaning.

• Psalm 139:23–24
David asks God to search his heart and remove wickedness. Jesus now teaches heart purity in detail.

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Spiritual Lesson

Jesus calls His disciples to a higher kind of obedience, one that is sincere, honest, and clean on the inside.
He shows that sin comes from the heart long before it becomes an action.
So real disciples must guard their thoughts, words, and motives.

Jesus also shows how important peace and forgiveness are.
He will not accept worship from a heart full of bitterness.
He wants His followers to live with clean hearts, clean thoughts, and clean relationships.

In the next section, Jesus will teach about marriage, truthfulness and revenge.

 

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Matthew Chapter 5 — Part 4 (Verses 31–42)
Marriage, Vows, and Responding to Evil
(Matthew 5:31–42, NKJV)

31 “Furthermore it has been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’
32 But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.

33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’
34 But I say to you, do not swear at all, neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne,
35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool, nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
36 Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black.
37 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’
39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.
41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
42 Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.

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Explanation and Meaning

Jesus continues opening the true meaning of God’s commandments. He teaches the heart of marriage, the holiness of our words, and the spirit of mercy even toward those who harm us.

• Divorce and marriage
In ancient times some men divorced their wives easily, for small reasons. Jesus corrects this.
He teaches that marriage is sacred.
Divorce is not meant to be a simple choice.
Jesus allows only one reason: sexual immorality.
Anything else breaks what God joined together and causes deep damage to both people.

Jesus protects the purity of marriage and warns against using human rules to escape God’s will.

• Oaths and promises
People in Jesus’ day tried to make different kinds of oaths, some “strong,” some “weak,” thinking they could break the weak ones.
Jesus removes all this.
He teaches that God hears every word we say.
So a disciple must speak simply and honestly.
Say “yes” when you mean yes.
Say “no” when you mean no.
Anything more, any trick or attempt to sound holy, comes from the evil one.
A truthful heart does not need big promises.

• “An eye for an eye”
This law in the Old Testament limited revenge. It stopped people from taking more than equal punishment.
Jesus now teaches a higher way.
He tells His followers not to fight back in the same spirit when someone harms them.

• If someone slaps you on the cheek, do not strike back.
• If someone sues you for your tunic, let them have your cloak.
• If someone forces you to walk a mile, go two.
• If someone asks or needs help, do not turn away.

Jesus is not telling us to accept abuse without wisdom, but He is teaching us to end the cycle of anger, hate, and revenge. His disciples must show a spirit of peace, patience, and kindness even when others act wrongly.

This is the character of the kingdom: mercy instead of revenge, patience instead of anger, honesty instead of tricks, faithfulness in marriage instead of selfish choices.

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Prophetic and Old Testament Links

• Genesis 2:24
A man and woman become one flesh. Jesus honors this design in His teaching about marriage.

• Exodus 20:14
The command against adultery. Jesus protects this command by guarding marriage.

• Leviticus 19:12
Do not swear falsely by God’s name. Jesus goes deeper, teaching simple truthfulness.

• Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath. Jesus shows this soft spirit in turning the other cheek.

• Micah 6:8
Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly. Jesus teaches all these here.

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Spiritual Lesson

Jesus teaches His disciples to live with purity, honesty, and mercy.
He shows that a follower of God should protect marriage, speak with truth, and respond to harm without hatred.
He calls us to a life that reflects the character of God in every situation.

This section prepares us for the final part of Matthew 5, where Jesus teaches the highest command of all: to love even our enemies.

 

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This is one of the most powerful parts of the entire sermon.

Matthew Chapter 5 — Part 5 (Verses 43–48)
Love for Enemies and the Perfect Heart of God
(Matthew 5:43–48, NKJV)

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,
45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you Do not even the tax collectors do the same
47 And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others Do not even the tax collectors do so
48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

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Explanation and Meaning

Here Jesus gives the highest command in the entire chapter.
He explains what true love is, the kind of love that reflects the heart of the Father.

• “Love your enemy”
This command goes far beyond human strength.
Jesus teaches that real love is not only for friends.
God calls us to rise above our natural reactions.
We must show kindness even to people who hurt us.

• Bless those who curse you
When someone speaks badly about you, Jesus says to answer with blessing.
Do not return evil for evil.
Answer with gentle words.

• Do good to those who hate you
Love takes action.
It is not only about feelings.
Jesus says to do good, even when the other person does not deserve it.

• Pray for those who use you and persecute you
Prayer breaks the power of hate.
When we pray for those who hurt us, our heart becomes clean.
The enemy’s heart might change, but even if it does not, our heart becomes free.

• Why Should We Do This?
Jesus says this makes us children of our Father in heaven.
Why
Because God Himself shows kindness to all people.
He sends the sun and rain to both the good and the evil.
He gives blessings even to those who hate Him.

This is God’s heart.
This is the character Jesus wants in His disciples.

• Loving only friends is easy
Anyone can do that.
Even people who do not follow God can love those who love them.
But Jesus calls His followers to something higher.

• “Be perfect, as your Father in heaven is perfect”
Jesus does not mean we become perfect in every way right now.
He means we must grow into the same kind of love God shows
A complete love, a mature love, a love that reaches both friend and enemy.

This is the perfection Jesus teaches:
A heart that loves without limits, a heart that shines with the mercy of God.

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Prophetic and Old Testament Links

• Leviticus 19:18
Love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus expands this love to include enemies.

• Exodus 23:4–5
God already taught Israel to help even their enemy’s animal.
Jesus now teaches help for the enemies themselves.

• Psalm 103:8–10
God is merciful and slow to anger. Jesus calls us to reflect that mercy.

• Proverbs 25:21–22
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread.
Jesus continues this same spirit.

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Spiritual Lesson

Jesus teaches that true children of God carry the same heart as their Father.
The heart of God is full of mercy, patience, and kindness.
He loves even those who fight against Him.
So a disciple of Jesus must learn to love in the same way.

This is the highest point of Matthew chapter 5.
It closes by showing the beauty of God’s character and the life of love Jesus calls us into.

Matthew 6 will now continue the Sermon on the Mount, teaching about giving, prayer, fasting, worry, and trusting God completely.

 

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Matthew Chapter 6 — (Verses 1–4)

Doing Good Without Seeking Praise

1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do…
3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.”

Explanation and Meaning
Jesus teaches that giving must come from a humble heart. If someone gives only for attention, then the praise of people becomes their only reward. But when a person gives quietly and honestly, God sees it, remembers it, and rewards it. The Father looks at the heart, not the appearance.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Proverbs 19:17 — Kindness to the poor is kindness to God.
• 1 Samuel 16:7 — God sees not as man sees; He looks at the heart.
• Isaiah 58:6–7 — True giving comes from compassion, not display.

Spiritual Lesson
God teaches us that love must be pure, not performed. Hidden acts of mercy are precious to Him because they show real obedience. Jesus lived this way Himself, doing good quietly and pointing all glory to the Father. He said, “Let your light so shine… that they may glorify your Father” (Matthew 5:16). When we give in secret, we become more like Him, and our hearts learn to love without pride.


Matthew Chapter 6 — (Verses 5–15)

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites… they love to pray standing… to be seen by men.
6 But you, when you pray, go into your room… pray to your Father who is in the secret place…
7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions…
8 For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.”

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9 “In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
10 Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
13 And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”​

14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your Father will also forgive you.
15 But if you do not forgive men… neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”​

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Explanation and Meaning
Jesus teaches that prayer is not a show. It is a quiet meeting with God, honest and simple. The Father already knows every need, so empty and repeated words are useless. Jesus gives a model prayer that honors God first, then asks for His will, then asks for daily needs, forgiveness, and protection. Jesus also makes forgiveness a requirement. If we refuse to forgive, we close our own heart to God’s mercy.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Psalm 145:18 — God is near to all who call on Him sincerely.
• Isaiah 57:15 — God dwells with the humble and contrite heart.
• Psalm 103:13 — The Father shows compassion to His children.
• Proverbs 28:13 — Mercy is given to those who confess and forsake sin.
• Psalm 32:1 — Blessed is the one whose sins are forgiven.

Spiritual Lesson
Jesus teaches that prayer must come from a clean heart. Pride blocks prayer, but humility opens the door. He warns that anger and unforgiveness poison the soul, and God will not pour mercy into a heart that refuses to show mercy. Jesus Himself lived this truth. On the cross He said, “Father, forgive them.” He showed that forgiveness is the way to real freedom.
Prayer is powerful when it comes from honesty, faith, and a heart that seeks God’s will. When we forgive, trust, and come humbly, the Father hears us, strengthens us, and brings His peace into our lives.

 

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Matthew Chapter 6 — (Verses 16–18)

Fasting

16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.
17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”

Explanation and Meaning​

Jesus teaches that fasting should be between you and God. The hypocrites made themselves look weak and miserable so people would be impressed. Their reward was only the attention they received. But Jesus says to fast quietly, clean yourself, and look normal. God sees the heart, even when people see nothing. He is the One who gives the true reward.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links​

• Isaiah 58:5–7 — God rejects fasting done for show and calls for sincerity and mercy.
• Zechariah 7:5–6 — God asks if the fasting was really for Him or for themselves.
• Psalm 51:6 — God desires truth in the inward parts.

Spiritual Lesson​

True fasting is not about appearance. It is a private act of humility that draws the heart closer to God. When we fast with honesty and a quiet spirit, God receives it with joy. He is far above us, and He sees every hidden act done for Him alone. Jesus teaches us to seek the Father’s approval, not the praise of people. Fasting in the Bible is choosing to set food aside for a time so the heart can focus fully on God, and both the Old Testament and Jesus make it clear that God wants fasting that is honest, humble, and filled with repentance and mercy, not something done to look holy. God teaches through Isaiah 58:6–7 that true fasting means turning from sin, helping the needy, and softening the heart, and Jesus says “when you fast,” showing that fasting is expected for God’s people. Fasting humbles us, helps us turn back to God, removes distractions, sharpens prayer, and shows that we depend on God far more than comfort. Israel fasted in times of trouble and God heard them, and even Jesus fasted for forty days before beginning His ministry, showing fasting prepares the heart for God’s work. God does not need the fasting; we are the ones who need it because it helps us come before Him with a clean and sincere heart.

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Matthew Chapter 6 — (Verses 19–24)​

Laying Up Treasures in Heaven

19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal;
20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
22 The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light.
23 But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
24 No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”

Explanation and Meaning​

Jesus shows the difference between earthly treasures and heavenly treasures. Earthly things fade, break, or are stolen. Heavenly treasures are eternal because God keeps them safe. What we value most reveals where our heart truly is.
Jesus also teaches that the eye guides the whole person. If the heart looks toward God with a clear focus, the whole life is filled with light. But if the eye turns toward greed, pride, or worldly desires, darkness fills the heart.
He finishes with a strong truth: no one can serve two masters. If we choose money or earthly gain as our master, we will push God aside. But if God is our Master, He becomes our treasure and our light.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links​

• Proverbs 23:4–5 — Do not set your heart on riches; they disappear.
• Psalm 119:18 — God opens the eyes of the heart so we can see His truth.
• Joshua 24:15 — Choose whom you will serve.
• Psalm 73:25–26 — God is the true portion and treasure of the soul.

Spiritual Lesson​

Jesus teaches that the heart must belong fully to God. We are not equal to Him, and we cannot place earthly things on the same level as His will. What we choose to value shapes our whole life.
A good eye is a heart that looks to God, trusts Him, and walks in His light. A bad eye is a heart pulled toward greed and self. When we choose God as our treasure, our actions, thoughts, and desires begin to follow His way.
Laying up treasures in heaven means loving God above all, doing what He commands, and living with a clean and honest heart. Earthly things pass quickly, but what we do for God lasts forever.

 

[LoveYeshua]

Matthew Chapter 6 — (Verses 25–34)​

Do Not be Anxious

25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?
26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?
28 So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin;
29 and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
31 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

Explanation and Meaning​

Jesus teaches that worry comes from not trusting God. Life is more than food and clothing; it is about our relationship with Him. Birds and lilies illustrate God’s care: they do not work like humans, yet God provides for them. If God clothes the lilies and feeds the birds, He will surely provide for His children, who are infinitely more valuable. Worry cannot change the future, and it wastes the present. Instead, focus on God’s kingdom and His righteousness; when we prioritize God, He supplies everything we need. God knows our needs even before we ask, so anxiety over tomorrow is unnecessary.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links​

• Psalm 37:25 — “I have been young, and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread.”
• Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and He will direct your paths.
• Psalm 34:10 — Those who seek the Lord will lack no good thing.
• Psalm 55:22 — Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you.
• Genesis 22:8 — Abraham trusted God for provision; God provides the way even in impossible situations.

Spiritual Lesson​

God is far above us, infinitely wiser and more loving than we can understand. Worry shows a lack of trust and faith in His care. Jesus wants us to focus on Him, His kingdom, and His righteousness, because a heart set on God receives both peace and provision. Life is about dependence on Him, not anxiety over material needs. When we seek God first, He provides food, clothing, and everything necessary. Trusting Him daily strengthens faith, lightens the heart, and brings joy, even in uncertainty. Each day has enough challenge on its own; worrying about tomorrow steals the present and blocks God’s work in our hearts.

 

[LoveYeshua]

Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 1–6)

Do Not Judge!

1 “Judge not, that you be not judged.
2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.
3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?
4 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?
5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
6 Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.

Explanation and Meaning
Jesus teaches us not to judge others in a harsh or hypocritical way. The same judgment we use on others will return to us. Before we correct someone else’s small fault, we must deal with our own larger sins. Only when our own heart is clean can we help others in a loving and honest way. Jesus also warns us not to share holy things with people who treat God’s truth with hate or disrespect, because they will only attack it and harm us. We must use wisdom and a pure heart.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Isaiah 29:13 — People draw near with lips but hearts are far; Jesus calls out hypocrisy.
• Psalm 32:5 — We must confess our own sin first.
• Proverbs 9:8 — Do not correct a scoffer, or he will hate you.

Spiritual Lesson
We must walk with humility. God wants us to look at our own heart before speaking about someone else’s mistakes. When we clean our own life, we see more clearly, we speak more gently, and we help others in truth and love. God does not want us to waste His truth on people who only mock Him. Wisdom, love, and purity must guide every correction.

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Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 7–11)
Ask, Seek, and Knock

7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
9 Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent?
11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!

Explanation and Meaning
Jesus shows the kindness of God. When we ask, seek, and knock, we show our desire for God, and God answers with love. Everyone who truly turns to God receives. Jesus uses the example of parents: even human parents, who are far from perfect, know how to give good things to their children. If this is true for us, how much more will our heavenly Father give what is good, pure, and needed. This teaches us that God is ready to help us, guide us, open doors, and give strength when we seek Him with an honest heart.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Jeremiah 29:13 — You will seek Me and find Me when you search with all your heart.
• Psalm 34:4 — I sought the Lord, and He heard me.
• Psalm 84:11 — God withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly.

Spiritual Lesson
God is not far away. He is close and listening. He wants us to come to Him with trust, like children who know their father is good. Asking shows faith, seeking shows desire, and knocking shows perseverance. God answers in His perfect timing and gives what leads to life, truth, and holiness. When we come to Him with a sincere heart, He gives us what is good for our soul and our walk with Him.

 

[LoveYeshua]

Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 12–14)
The Golden Rule and the Two Paths

12 “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
13 Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.
14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.”

Explanation and Meaning
Jesus tells us to treat others the same way we want to be treated. This simple command shows the spirit of all God’s teachings. Jesus then warns us that there are two roads in life. The wide road is easy, comfortable, and full of people, but it leads to destruction. The narrow road is harder and requires obedience and a true heart, but it leads to life. Only a few choose this path because it calls for real commitment to God.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Deuteronomy 30:19 — Choose life.
• Proverbs 4:18 — The path of the righteous shines brighter.
• Psalm 1:6 — The Lord knows the way of the righteous.

Spiritual Lesson
We must choose the narrow path every day. It is not always easy, but it keeps us close to God and leads to real life. Treating people with kindness and fairness is part of walking this path. God watches our choices, and He blesses those who choose His way.

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Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 15–20)
False Prophets and the Test of Fruit

15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?
17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
20 Therefore by their fruits you will know them.”

Explanation and Meaning
Jesus warns that not everyone who looks holy or speaks about God truly belongs to Him. Some people pretend to be harmless, but their hearts are dangerous. We can know who they really are by their fruit, meaning their actions, their teachings, and what they produce in others. A good heart leads to good works. A corrupt heart leads to confusion, sin, and harm. Those who bear no good fruit will face judgment.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Jeremiah 23:16 — False prophets speak from their own hearts.
• Isaiah 5:4 — God expects good fruit from His people.
• Psalm 80:8–9 — God plants His people like a vineyard.

Spiritual Lesson
We must be careful who we follow. A true servant of God leads people toward obedience, humility, and truth. A false one leads people away from God. Our own lives must also show good fruit. God wants our hearts to be like good trees, producing love, obedience, purity, and faith.

 

[LoveYeshua]

Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 21–23)

True Obedience and the Final Judgment

21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’
23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’”

Explanation and Meaning
Jesus teaches that calling Him “Lord” is not enough. Many people speak His name but do not obey His words. Jesus says the ones who enter the kingdom are those who do the will of the Father. On the day of judgment, some will point to miracles and great works, but Jesus will turn them away because their lives were full of sin and disobedience. They used His name, but they did not follow His teachings. Jesus knows those who love Him by the way they live, not by the things they claim.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Isaiah 29:13 — People honor God with lips while hearts are far away.
• Psalm 5:5 — God rejects the workers of iniquity.
• Ezekiel 33:31 — They hear God’s words but will not do them.

Spiritual Lesson
True faith is obedience. Jesus looks at the heart and the life, not empty words. Those who truly know Him walk in His commandments, seek to do the Father’s will, and turn away from sin. Real discipleship is shown in doing, not just saying.

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Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 24–27)

The Wise and Foolish Builders

24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.
25 And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.
26 But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
27 And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”

Explanation and Meaning
Jesus ends His teaching with a simple picture. A wise man listens to Jesus and obeys His words. This person is like a house built on solid rock. When troubles, temptations, and storms come, he stands strong because his life rests on God’s truth. A foolish man hears the same words but does nothing with them. He is like a house on sand. When the storms of life come, everything falls apart. Obedience is what makes the foundation solid.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Psalm 18:2 — The Lord is our rock and fortress.
• Isaiah 28:16 — God lays a tested and precious cornerstone.
• Proverbs 10:25 — The righteous stand firm when the storm passes.

Spiritual Lesson
It is not enough to listen to Jesus; we must live what He says. His words give strength only when we follow them. A life built on obedience will stand through every storm. A life without obedience will collapse. Jesus shows us that the true foundation of faith is doing what He teaches.

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Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 28–29)

The Authority of Jesus our Savior

28 “And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching,
29 for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.”

Explanation and Meaning
When Jesus finished speaking, the crowd was amazed. They had never heard anyone teach like Him. The scribes repeated traditions and opinions, but Jesus spoke with the clear voice of someone who knew God personally and completely. His words carried power, truth, and purity. He spoke with the authority of the One sent by the Father, and people felt it in their hearts.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Deuteronomy 18:15 — God promised to raise up a prophet like Moses, and people were to listen to Him.
• Psalm 45:2 — Grace is poured upon the lips of the King.
• Isaiah 61:1 — The Spirit of the Lord rests on the Anointed One to proclaim truth and freedom.

Spiritual Lesson
Jesus’ teachings are not like human teachings. They come from heaven and carry the full weight of God’s truth. When we listen to Him, we are hearing the voice of the One who knows the way to life. His authority calls us to trust, obey, and build our lives on everything He said.

 

[amigo de christo]

Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 21–23)

True Obedience and the Final Judgment

21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’
23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’”

Explanation and Meaning
Jesus teaches that calling Him “Lord” is not enough. Many people speak His name but do not obey His words. Jesus says the ones who enter the kingdom are those who do the will of the Father. On the day of judgment, some will point to miracles and great works, but Jesus will turn them away because their lives were full of sin and disobedience. They used His name, but they did not follow His teachings. Jesus knows those who love Him by the way they live, not by the things they claim.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Isaiah 29:13 — People honor God with lips while hearts are far away.
• Psalm 5:5 — God rejects the workers of iniquity.
• Ezekiel 33:31 — They hear God’s words but will not do them.

Spiritual Lesson
True faith is obedience. Jesus looks at the heart and the life, not empty words. Those who truly know Him walk in His commandments, seek to do the Father’s will, and turn away from sin. Real discipleship is shown in doing, not just saying.

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Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 24–27)

The Wise and Foolish Builders

24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.
25 And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.
26 But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
27 And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”

Explanation and Meaning
Jesus ends His teaching with a simple picture. A wise man listens to Jesus and obeys His words. This person is like a house built on solid rock. When troubles, temptations, and storms come, he stands strong because his life rests on God’s truth. A foolish man hears the same words but does nothing with them. He is like a house on sand. When the storms of life come, everything falls apart. Obedience is what makes the foundation solid.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Psalm 18:2 — The Lord is our rock and fortress.
• Isaiah 28:16 — God lays a tested and precious cornerstone.
• Proverbs 10:25 — The righteous stand firm when the storm passes.

Spiritual Lesson
It is not enough to listen to Jesus; we must live what He says. His words give strength only when we follow them. A life built on obedience will stand through every storm. A life without obedience will collapse. Jesus shows us that the true foundation of faith is doing what He teaches.

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Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 28–29)

The Authority of Jesus our Savior

28 “And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching,
29 for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.”

Explanation and Meaning
When Jesus finished speaking, the crowd was amazed. They had never heard anyone teach like Him. The scribes repeated traditions and opinions, but Jesus spoke with the clear voice of someone who knew God personally and completely. His words carried power, truth, and purity. He spoke with the authority of the One sent by the Father, and people felt it in their hearts.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Deuteronomy 18:15 — God promised to raise up a prophet like Moses, and people were to listen to Him.
• Psalm 45:2 — Grace is poured upon the lips of the King.
• Isaiah 61:1 — The Spirit of the Lord rests on the Anointed One to proclaim truth and freedom.

Spiritual Lesson
Jesus’ teachings are not like human teachings. They come from heaven and carry the full weight of God’s truth. When we listen to Him, we are hearing the voice of the One who knows the way to life. His authority calls us to trust, obey, and build our lives on everything He said.

Shall we continue in SIN that grace may abound .
GOD forbid .
Dont you know you are the Servants to WHOM YE OBEY
whether of sin unto death or of obediance unto righteousness .
Many have done exactly what rebellious jersualem did , they led and they fed their people RIGHT to the day
of their own destruction . Would not heed the p rophets GOD did send
but rather cast them out , killing some , stoning others , jailing some .
Till lastly they cast out EVEN THE SON .
Well i fear christendom IN LARGE has fo llowed that path .
And they too now say as one , AWAY with THIS HOLY GOD OF ISRAEL
preach unto us smooth things which please and tickle our ears .
And these leaders teach for money , for hire and for gain .
WHO we BELIEVE is WHO we BELIEVE and would have OBEYED from the heart , BY THE SPIRIT ,
HAD IT BEEN OF GOD .
but many beleive in another image of God , which is NOT GOD
is not CHRIST , IS NOT of THE SPIRIT .
And this spirit , and this people do and will teach CONTRARY TO the GOD , HIS CHRIST , to the very words
of TRUTH .
SO now i leave us with a reminder .
WHY DO YE CALL ME LORD and YET DO NOT the things that i command .
WHOSE we are will be seen by the fruits .
No man of G OD , speaking by the SPIRIT would call Christ accursed . Yet intefaith sure does , oh its not necessary
to beleive they say .
Abraha m , HE DID have faith . wanna hear it again .
GOD SPOKE , Abraham BELEIVED , THUS ABRAHAM DID what GOD said . beleif , faith , obediance , love
OH ITS ALL tied together . The problem is ARE WE BELIEVING , OBEYING , LOVING
what is CONTRARY TO GOD , OR IS IT THE TRUTH OF GOD ALL MIGHTY . who and what we love
is what and who we obey . whether its the flesh or whether its the SPIRIT . But it cannot be BOTH .
Decisoins , decisions , Choose ye this day WHOM ye shall BELEIVE , serve , honor and obey .
Whether it be the incluisive god of the well favored harlot that tickles the ear and pleases man
OR WHETHER IT BE GOD , CHRIST , HIS SPIRIT , His words , His gopsel .
GOD is not a man pleaser . GOD knows what is in man . HE DID NOT COME to serve THE WICKED HEART OF MAN
but rather TO SAVE and to change man by FAITH IN JESUS THE CHRIST .

 

[amigo de christo]

allow me to repeat a certain line again .
GOD did not come to please the wicked heart of man . What is highly esteemed among men IS An abomination to GOD .
T he FATHER sent the SON to save those who do beleive
and those who DO BELEIVE , DO BELEIVE HIS WORDS OF TRUTH .
GOD is not in the business of pleasing man .
He came to save us , that all can live unto HIM in CHRIST . But many reject this .
And many sadly who ev en claim to have accepted the free gift
DARN SURE ARE REJECTING the WORDS OF HE who came to GIVE US THE GIFT . again proving THEY DO NOT KNOW HIM .

 

[amigo de christo]

Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 12–14)
The Golden Rule and the Two Paths

12 “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
13 Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.
14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.”

Explanation and Meaning
Jesus tells us to treat others the same way we want to be treated. This simple command shows the spirit of all God’s teachings. Jesus then warns us that there are two roads in life. The wide road is easy, comfortable, and full of people, but it leads to destruction. The narrow road is harder and requires obedience and a true heart, but it leads to life. Only a few choose this path because it calls for real commitment to God.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Deuteronomy 30:19 — Choose life.
• Proverbs 4:18 — The path of the righteous shines brighter.
• Psalm 1:6 — The Lord knows the way of the righteous.

Spiritual Lesson
We must choose the narrow path every day. It is not always easy, but it keeps us close to God and leads to real life. Treating people with kindness and fairness is part of walking this path. God watches our choices, and He blesses those who choose His way.

_________________________________________________________________​

Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 15–20)
False Prophets and the Test of Fruit

15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?
17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
20 Therefore by their fruits you will know them.”

Explanation and Meaning
Jesus warns that not everyone who looks holy or speaks about God truly belongs to Him. Some people pretend to be harmless, but their hearts are dangerous. We can know who they really are by their fruit, meaning their actions, their teachings, and what they produce in others. A good heart leads to good works. A corrupt heart leads to confusion, sin, and harm. Those who bear no good fruit will face judgment.

Prophetic and Old Testament Links
• Jeremiah 23:16 — False prophets speak from their own hearts.
• Isaiah 5:4 — God expects good fruit from His people.
• Psalm 80:8–9 — God plants His people like a vineyard.

Spiritual Lesson
We must be careful who we follow. A true servant of God leads people toward obedience, humility, and truth. A false one leads people away from God. Our own lives must also show good fruit. God wants our hearts to be like good trees, producing love, obedience, purity, and faith.

and a false servant of God leads people towards disobediance , self exaltation , and lies . but well cloaked
in twisted scrips by which to decieve them as though it be OF GOD and not rather of men .

 

[LoveYeshua]

and a false servant of God leads people towards disobediance , self exaltation , and lies . but well cloaked
in twisted scrips by which to decieve them as though it be OF GOD and not rather of men .

Thank you for your contributions brother, well said.

 

[Marvelloustime]

allow me to repeat a certain line again .
GOD did not come to please the wicked heart of man . What is highly esteemed among men IS An abomination to GOD .
T he FATHER sent the SON to save those who do beleive
and those who DO BELEIVE , DO BELEIVE HIS WORDS OF TRUTH .
GOD is not in the business of pleasing man .
He came to save us , that all can live unto HIM in CHRIST . But many reject this .
And many sadly who ev en claim to have accepted the free gift
DARN SURE ARE REJECTING the WORDS OF HE who came to GIVE US THE GIFT . again proving THEY DO NOT KNOW HIM .

@amigo de christo

 

[Marvelloustime]

Shall we continue in SIN that grace may abound .
GOD forbid .
Dont you know you are the Servants to WHOM YE OBEY
whether of sin unto death or of obediance unto righteousness .
Many have done exactly what rebellious jersualem did , they led and they fed their people RIGHT to the day
of their own destruction . Would not heed the p rophets GOD did send
but rather cast them out , killing some , stoning others , jailing some .
Till lastly they cast out EVEN THE SON .
Well i fear christendom IN LARGE has fo llowed that path .
And they too now say as one , AWAY with THIS HOLY GOD OF ISRAEL
preach unto us smooth things which please and tickle our ears .
And these leaders teach for money , for hire and for gain .
WHO we BELIEVE is WHO we BELIEVE and would have OBEYED from the heart , BY THE SPIRIT ,
HAD IT BEEN OF GOD .
but many beleive in another image of God , which is NOT GOD
is not CHRIST , IS NOT of THE SPIRIT .
And this spirit , and this people do and will teach CONTRARY TO the GOD , HIS CHRIST , to the very words
of TRUTH .
SO now i leave us with a reminder .
WHY DO YE CALL ME LORD and YET DO NOT the things that i command .
WHOSE we are will be seen by the fruits .
No man of G OD , speaking by the SPIRIT would call Christ accursed . Yet intefaith sure does , oh its not necessary
to beleive they say .
Abraha m , HE DID have faith . wanna hear it again .
GOD SPOKE , Abraham BELEIVED , THUS ABRAHAM DID what GOD said . beleif , faith , obediance , love
OH ITS ALL tied together . The problem is ARE WE BELIEVING , OBEYING , LOVING
what is CONTRARY TO GOD , OR IS IT THE TRUTH OF GOD ALL MIGHTY . who and what we love
is what and who we obey . whether its the flesh or whether its the SPIRIT . But it cannot be BOTH .
Decisoins , decisions , Choose ye this day WHOM ye shall BELEIVE , serve , honor and obey .
Whether it be the incluisive god of the well favored harlot that tickles the ear and pleases man
OR WHETHER IT BE GOD , CHRIST , HIS SPIRIT , His words , His gopsel .
GOD is not a man pleaser . GOD knows what is in man . HE DID NOT COME to serve THE WICKED HEART OF MAN
but rather TO SAVE and to change man by FAITH IN JESUS THE CHRIST .

@amigo de christo

 

[LoveYeshua]

About;
Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 28–29)

The Authority of Jesus our Savior

28 “And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching,
29 for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.”

I will add that Jesus has full authority because of who He is in the eyes of God and in the witness of Scripture. His authority is not something He received from men. It is part of His identity. Every title given to Him in the Bible shows the power, the glory, and the place He holds above all creation. These titles come from the Father, from Jesus’ own words, from the apostles, and from the prophets. They show that He is the One sent from heaven, the One who speaks the words of God, the One who will judge the world, and the One who gives life. When we see His titles, we see why His voice stands above every other voice. His teachings rise above every tradition. His commands rise above every human rule. His words decide truth, salvation, and judgment.

Because Jesus is the Son of God, the Christ, the King, the Word made flesh, the Light of the world, the Lord of the Sabbath, and the Judge of all, His authority cannot be questioned. Heaven itself confirmed this when the Father said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him.” The disciples confirmed it when they followed Him and called Him Lord. The Old Testament confirmed it by speaking of the One who would come with power and rule in righteousness. Each title shows His divine mission and the trust we must place in Him. This is why we follow His teachings above all others. He alone has the words of eternal life.

Below is a simple list of the main titles of Jesus in Scripture, with the verses where they appear:

Son of God – Matthew 3:17
Christ (Messiah) – Matthew 16:16
Son of Man – Matthew 26:64
The Word – John 1:1 and John 1:14
Light of the World – John 8:12
Bread of Life – John 6:35
Good Shepherd – John 10:11
Way, Truth, Life – John 14:6
Lamb of God – John 1:29
King of Kings – Revelation 19:16
Lord of Lords – Revelation 19:16
Alpha and Omega – Revelation 1:8
Holy One – Mark 1:24
Teacher – John 13:13
Lord of the Sabbath – Matthew 12:8
Judge – John 5:22
I AM (the Divine Name) – John 8:58

These titles together show the full authority of Jesus our Savior. They prove that His words stand above all other words, and that His commands guide the path of all who want life.

 

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Matthew Chapter 7 — (Verses 28–29)

The Authority of Jesus our Savior

28 “And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching,
29 for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.”

I will add that Jesus has full authority because of who He is in the eyes of God and in the witness of Scripture. His authority is not something He received from men. It is part of His identity. Every title given to Him in the Bible shows the power, the glory, and the place He holds above all creation. These titles come from the Father, from Jesus’ own words, from the apostles, and from the prophets. They show that He is the One sent from heaven, the One who speaks the words of God, the One who will judge the world, and the One who gives life. When we see His titles, we see why His voice stands above every other voice. His teachings rise above every tradition. His commands rise above every human rule. His words decide truth, salvation, and judgment.

Because Jesus is the Son of God, the Christ, the King, the Word made flesh, the Light of the world, the Lord of the Sabbath, and the Judge of all, His authority cannot be questioned. Heaven itself confirmed this when the Father said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him.” The disciples confirmed it when they followed Him and called Him Lord. The Old Testament confirmed it by speaking of the One who would come with power and rule in righteousness. Each title shows His divine mission and the trust we must place in Him. This is why we follow His teachings above all others. He alone has the words of eternal life.

Below is a simple list of the main titles of Jesus in Scripture, with the verses where they appear:

Son of God – Matthew 3:17
Christ (Messiah) – Matthew 16:16
Son of Man – Matthew 26:64
The Word – John 1:1 and John 1:14
Light of the World – John 8:12
Bread of Life – John 6:35
Good Shepherd – John 10:11
Way, Truth, Life – John 14:6
Lamb of God – John 1:29
King of Kings – Revelation 19:16
Lord of Lords – Revelation 19:16
Alpha and Omega – Revelation 1:8
Holy One – Mark 1:24
Teacher – John 13:13
Lord of the Sabbath – Matthew 12:8
Judge – John 5:22
I AM (the Divine Name) – John 8:58

These titles together show the full authority of Jesus our Savior. They prove that His words stand above all other words, and that His commands guide the path of all who want life.

SOUND IT OUT FOR ALL TO HEAR
For many are headed RIGHT INTO THE SNARE of the ecumenical harlot and that which is of anti christ .
POINT TO CHRIST to the final breath . A nd always remember and keep in mind ALL things HE did say and teach .
HE IS THE JUDGE . ALL JUDGMENT has been given unto the SON .
IT IS HE WHO GIVETH ETERNAL LIFE and IT WILL BE HE WHO TREADES THE WINEPRESS of the WRATH OF ALL MIGHTY GOD .
AND HIS WORDS SHALL BE THEIR JUDGE .