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The Sermon on the Mount; Teaching about Pledges
* (V.37) Double Yes or No means "Definitely Yes!" or "Definitely No!" This idiom is in use in modern conversational Hebrew.
Note scripture references after verse 37. Jesus and James are both quoting and teaching from Torah.
The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew's gospel chapters 5-7, stands as the "Inaugural Address" of Messiah Yahusha (a.k.a. "Jesus" or "Yeshua"). It's position in Matthew's gospel as the first of many teaching discourses sets the tone for Messiah's mission on earth to men. Matthew recognizes the preeminent importance of this teaching in the ministry of Yahusha where He establishes the Law (Hebrew, Torah which means "Instruction") which he has come to fully explain.
From the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount to its end, the theme Messiah lays out for his disciples is the proper interpretation and observance of the Torah. He emphatically makes the case for, not only observing the Law at face value, but going further and observing the spirit of the Law, as well. The commandment is either cited or alluded to, followed by Yahusha's proper interpretation of the Law, which takes our understanding to a deeper level. He establishes the full intent of each of the commandments which he references by explaining the deeper meaning of that instruction and by exploring the proper faith walk in compliance with the Law for his disciples.
At the end of the day, the Messiah does not annul the Law, or "do away with" the Law, or suspend the Law. He most emphatically lifts up the Torah as the proper walk and lifestyle for those who follow him and the way to receive favor from Elohim (Hebrew for God, which means "Mighty One"). The Sermon on the Mount, when studied without theological or denominational bias, is a clear presentation of the need for all who claim relationship with the Almighty to not only keep the "letter of the Law" but to go all the way and keep the "spirit of the Law" as well. ~BibleTruth.cc~
Living With Integrity...A sermon outline by the same teacher as the last two days. I'll let you look it up and read it.
Obviously, all the references in the Old Testament, Jesus quoting from it, then James quoting from it, it's important to keep your vows. Marriage, business, work, spiritual, etc.. In fact it's best, as pointed out that we just say "yes" or "no" and then follow through with what we've said yes or no to. Don't make a bunch of other words like "I promise" "I swear",etc.. We are to be so honorable that we don't need to make promises or say I swear. When we break a promise we become a liar then we are no better than the evil one because he is a liar.
A little not with the subject but I like the words
Matthew 5:33-37 New American Standard Bible said:33 “Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, "You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’* or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil. (Lev. 19:12, Num. 30:2, Deut. 23:21-22, Ps. 76:12, Ecc. 5:4, James 5:12)
* (V.37) Double Yes or No means "Definitely Yes!" or "Definitely No!" This idiom is in use in modern conversational Hebrew.
Note scripture references after verse 37. Jesus and James are both quoting and teaching from Torah.
The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew's gospel chapters 5-7, stands as the "Inaugural Address" of Messiah Yahusha (a.k.a. "Jesus" or "Yeshua"). It's position in Matthew's gospel as the first of many teaching discourses sets the tone for Messiah's mission on earth to men. Matthew recognizes the preeminent importance of this teaching in the ministry of Yahusha where He establishes the Law (Hebrew, Torah which means "Instruction") which he has come to fully explain.
From the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount to its end, the theme Messiah lays out for his disciples is the proper interpretation and observance of the Torah. He emphatically makes the case for, not only observing the Law at face value, but going further and observing the spirit of the Law, as well. The commandment is either cited or alluded to, followed by Yahusha's proper interpretation of the Law, which takes our understanding to a deeper level. He establishes the full intent of each of the commandments which he references by explaining the deeper meaning of that instruction and by exploring the proper faith walk in compliance with the Law for his disciples.
At the end of the day, the Messiah does not annul the Law, or "do away with" the Law, or suspend the Law. He most emphatically lifts up the Torah as the proper walk and lifestyle for those who follow him and the way to receive favor from Elohim (Hebrew for God, which means "Mighty One"). The Sermon on the Mount, when studied without theological or denominational bias, is a clear presentation of the need for all who claim relationship with the Almighty to not only keep the "letter of the Law" but to go all the way and keep the "spirit of the Law" as well. ~BibleTruth.cc~
Living With Integrity...A sermon outline by the same teacher as the last two days. I'll let you look it up and read it.
Obviously, all the references in the Old Testament, Jesus quoting from it, then James quoting from it, it's important to keep your vows. Marriage, business, work, spiritual, etc.. In fact it's best, as pointed out that we just say "yes" or "no" and then follow through with what we've said yes or no to. Don't make a bunch of other words like "I promise" "I swear",etc.. We are to be so honorable that we don't need to make promises or say I swear. When we break a promise we become a liar then we are no better than the evil one because he is a liar.
A little not with the subject but I like the words
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