Matt-05

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Matthew 5

SETTING:

Along the Sea of Galilee . “He went about all of Galilee” (Matthew 4 :21)
On the west side of the Jordan (Matthew 4 :25)
Up on a mount (Matthew 5 :1)
Teaching the taught ones/disciples - Not necessarily only the 12 we know by name. (Matthew 5:1)

Pic Sea of Galilee Mount.webp

v1

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.

v2

He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

v3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

v4

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

v5

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

v6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

v7

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

v8

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

v9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

v10

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

v11

"Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

v12

Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

v13

"You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.

v14

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.

v15

Neither do you light a lamp and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house.

v16

Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

v17

"Don't think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I didn't come to destroy, but to fulfill.

v18

For most certainly, I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not even one smallest letter or one tiny pen stroke shall in any way pass away from the law, until all things are accomplished.

v19

Therefore, whoever shall break one of these least commandments and teach others to do so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven; but whoever shall do and teach them shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

v20

For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

v21

"You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, 'You shall not murder;' and 'Whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.'

v22

But I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be in danger of the judgment. Whoever says to his brother, 'Raca!' will be in danger of the council. Whoever says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.

v23

"If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you,

v24

leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

v25

Agree with your adversary quickly while you are with him on the way; lest perhaps the prosecutor deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.

v26

Most certainly I tell you, you shall by no means get out of there until you have paid the last penny.

v27

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery;'

v28

but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

v29

If your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna.

v30

If your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off, and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna.

v31

"It was also said, 'Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce,'

v32

but I tell you that whoever puts away his wife, except for the cause of sexual immorality, makes her an adulteress; and whoever marries her when she is put away commits adultery.

v33

"Again you have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, 'You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,'

v34

but I tell you, don't swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;

v35

nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

v36

Neither shall you swear by your head, for you can't make one hair white or black.

v37

But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No.' Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.

v38

"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'

v39

But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

v40

If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.

v41

Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.

v42

Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.

v43

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'

v44

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

v45

that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.

v46

For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Don't even the tax collectors do the same?

v47

If you only greet your friends, what more do you do than others? Don't even the tax collectors do the same?

v48

Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

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SOURCE: BIBLE PROJECT - JESUS-DISCIPLES-ARE-CITY (https://bibleproject.com/podcast/jesus-disciples-are-city/)
City = group of dwellings surrounded by walls

God’s city’s door are never closed, they are always open, the walls designed for self preservation and protection; are basically deconstructed. As that New Jeraslem city has no walls and welcomes all, we are to do.
Isaiah 60 - light reflecting off people extention of God’s glory that brings to the nation
Matthew made a claim about Jesus being the light and the New Jersalem in the birth story - and now Jesus is claiming that He and his new disciples are to the nations. - Matthew 2
He was telling them the new Jersualem you are seeking is you - and he is about to tell you how to bring that to earth. And how to live without walls.

Connections

Obersvation of Connections?

Beattitude
Torah/Moses and Prophets
Jesus said

Poor in Spirit, lowly, humble
Do not murder
Do not have unjust anger

Mourn , begging, imploring
Do not commit adultery
Do not desire to idolatry

Meek , resting ones
Do not steal
Do whatever it takes to stop

Righteous
Do not bear false witness
Divorce only for whoredom
Let your yes by yes, no be no

Merciful , kind
Do not covet, eye for eye
Give freely

Pure of heart, clean
Love your neighbor
Love your enemy

Peacemakers
Salt and Light
Let good works shine before men

Persecutired
Law and Prophets
Do and teach
Be Perfect

COLLABORATING PASSAGES
2-5=Luke 6 :20
6=Luke 6 :21
11-12=Luke 6 :22-23
13-14=Mark 9 :50, Luke 14 :34-35
15=Mark 4 :21, Luke 11 :33
18=Luke 16 :17
25-26=Luke 12 :58, 59
29=Mark 9 :47
30=Mark 9 :43
32=Luke 16 :18
39-42=Luke 6 :27-30
46-47=Luke 6 :32-33
48=Luke 6 :36

RESOURCES
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Screenshots: Covenant Press, LSV, n.d.
Text: YLT
Research:
Blue Letter Bible: 009rcG (http://blb.sc/009rcG)
VIDEOS:

Matthew Playlist
Lets Talk Torah (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4j19xQ6q-Q&list=PLbihUkS-becs3mIq-NQ3qiIPAhu2fnf8R)