Bible Study WELCOME TO AN IN DEPTH STUDY OF MATTHEW'S GOSPEL.

[reba]

I was looking for the scripture that says the things He did were a sign to the Jews that He was the Messiah and I found this scripture were Luke uses the same phrase.
Luk 8:1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
The Greek word translated here as 'glad tidings' is the same Greek word used in Matt.4:23, only in the plural form. G2097 = good news

Still looking for the other one.....

thanks

 

[reba]

I think this sorta goes with Chopper s post

Mat 9:2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
Mat 9:3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
Mat 9:4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
Mat 9:5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
Mat 9:6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

 

[th1b.taylor]

Day 29 Sunday 10/12/14 Matthew 4:23-25 Jehovah-rophecha.

Matthew 4:23 "And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people."

In this verse I see three very important aspects of Jesus' ministry which are His credentials of being the Messiah. 1. Teaching. 2. Preaching. 3. Healing. Jesus taught in the Jewish Synagogues, He preached thru out the towns the Gospel (good news) of the Kingdom, and healed the sick.

There is so much attention to healing in the past and also in the present. For me, the attention to study and interest in spiritual healing came when my first Wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I read at least a half dozen books on healing. Men like F.F. Bosworth, Smith Wigglesworth, T.L Osborn, and others that I can't remember. My wife ended up going home to be with Jesus, but these books were vital to my early study into the realm of healing.

The Lord has used me in a few situations whereby He healed people using my surrender to His will and instructions. (If anyone wants to know how God instructs me in the process to heal someone, I'll be happy to share how it happens in my life).

Exodus 15:26 "And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee."

Very few preachers and teachers of the Word of God in the realm of healing, pay little attention to the prerequisite for healing. I know that many folk believe that "faith" is the prerequisite for healing, I don't argue with that, it's just that I see things a little differently. I'm trying not to derail this thread by writing so much on healing, so please pardon my approach. I'm convinced that sin is the base reason for sickness. Had Adam not sinned thru disobedience, there would not be a problem with sickness. Since sin IS the reason for sickness, I don't believe we should just skim over that subject.

Notice what Exodus 15:26 says. IF, IF, IF you harken to the voice of the LORD thy God, AND do that which is right, AND give ear to His Commandments (means do them) and all His statues, God says that He will not put diseases on them. God will not purposely put a disease on an individual, sin does that.

What ever you believe in these matters, I just wanted you all to look at these reasons that SOME are sick and need healing.

Matthew 4:24 "And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them."

It appears that there was no physical or mental sickness that Jesus could not heal. There were no devils that He could not cast out. The wonderful thing about Jesus was that He knew what to do in each case. Our Scripture does not stipulate what Jesus might have said to these people, like "go and sin no more".

Matthew 4:25 "And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan."

I always see a caution in my mind when I see great masses following Jesus. I'm reminded of John 2:23-25

John 2:23 "Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did."
John 2:24 "But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men."
John 2:25 "And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man."

Notice in V.23 that "many believed in His name". The problem with that was "when they saw the miracles." Notice again please, in V.24, Jesus "did not commit Himself unto them." Like so many professions today as well as in the past, those who are "believing in His name" are doing it because of other reasons than repenting of their sins, and wanting Jesus to be the Master Owner of their lives.

The knowledge that Jesus had about these people was that "He knew what was in man." In order to be biblically saved, Jesus must "commit" Himself to them. Commit is the key word. Actually, if I commit my life to Jesus, He will commit Himself to me.

Good day Chopper.
There is a very strong resistance to the miracle healing healing power of God. In Guatemala, Jeff Mills routinely experiences healing miracles and I put forward that this is because of faith. These people have nothing to distract them, they live under the daily threat of that volcano belching and fuming as well as the, ever present, threat of the many gangs there. They live, daily, by faith.

A number of years back I and eleven other men prayed over a lady going to the hospital the next day for the removal of a tumor the size of a softball or a grape Fruit. We all laid on hands and prayed because we believed and the doctor coud not find the tumor and was upset with her because she had not insisted on another X-ray after being prayed for. All this in full view of the Church and with her giving testimony when she, as a result, converted from the RCC to join our Baptist church and still no one in the membership came forward but my wife and my daughter. They do not believe, not even that Pastor.

 

[reba]

Mat 5:1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
Mat 5:2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Mat 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 

[Chopper]

Day 30 Monday 10/13/14 Matthew 5:1-3 Poor In Spirit.

Matthew 5:1 "And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him."
Matthew 5:2 "And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying."
Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Oh, oh, here we go again, I see a problem with the words "poor in spirit." Looks like "Chopperology" has to take over. You have all heard sermons on the beatitudes, no doubt. You probably know what the word beatitude is but I'll explain what it is just in case someone has not thought of it. "Beatitude" means "Supreme blessedness" or extremely favored.

The words "poor in spirit" is usually taught that the people of whom Jesus is teaching is that they recognize their spiritual bankruptcy. In other words, they have a great need, whether or not they know it, they need what Jesus can give them in their spirit make up to satisfy their longing for peace with and from God.

It is my opinion, after examining the word "Spirit" that it should be rendered "poor in THE Spirit", meaning they are poor, or don't have, the Holy Spirit.
BlessedG3107 are theG3588 poorG4434 in spirit:G4151. These words of my teaching are accompanied by Strongs numbers. Whenever I teach something different than mainline denominations, you should check out to see if what I teach is the Truth.

BLESSED
μακάριος
makarios
mak-ar'-ee-os
A prolonged form of the poetical μάκαρ makar (meaning the same); supremely blest; by extension fortunate, well off: - blessed, happy (X -ier).

POOR
πτωχός
ptōchos
pto-khos'
From πτώσσω ptōssō (to crouch; akin to G4422 and the alternate of G4098); a beggar (as cringing), that is, pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or relative sense; whereas G3993 properly means only straitened circumstances in private), literally (often as noun) or figuratively (distressed): - beggar (-ly), poor.

IN SPIRIT
πνεῦμα
pneuma
pnyoo'-mah
From G4154; a current of air, that is, breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively a spirit, that is, (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, daemon, or (divine) God, Christ’s spirit, the Holy spirit: - ghost, life, spirit (-ual, -ually), mind.

I feel that a correct rendering of these words should read, "poor in the Holy Spirit, or poor (empty) of the Spirit" (Holy Spirit).

As I have mentioned before, Jesus taught, preached and healed. He taught Truth which in many instances were contrary to Hebrew thought and practices. He preached the Gospel which was to those who at this point in time had not heard of the good news, and Jesus' ministry was to present the Gospel so that those of whom God the Father was calling to Salvation would come to Jesus. One of the greatest, if not the greatest, was the indwelling of the Holy Spirit which without Him in the hearts of the unbelievers would stay "poor." In other words, without the Holy Spirit, believers would be bankrupt.

In the KJV the definite article "the" is left out. The definite article and the objective article are combined, showing that spirit is "the" spirit, or the Holy Spirit.

So, those who have the Holy Spirit will experience the Kingdom of heaven which is the goal of the Gospel. Obviously, without the Holy Spirit, the folk who Jesus is preaching to will never experience the Kingdom.

 

[reba]

Mat 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:3New Living Translation (NLT)
The Beatitudes
3 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

Matthew 5:3Amplified Bible (AMP)
3 Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the poor in spirit (the humble, who rate themselves insignificant), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!

Rom 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

 

[Chopper]

Day 31 Tuesday 10/14/14 Matthew 5:4 The Mourners.

 

[Deborah13]

When I look at the meanings of the words "poor in spirit" I picture the blind beggar sitting at the rich man's gate. He came there for his daily sustenance.
If we are poor in our spirit we know we need to be fed our daily sustenance by the Lord and therefore we are blessed by having this knowledge.

 

[Willie T]

I see rich as being self sufficient, needing no help, nor depending upon no one........ I think this holds the same meaning spiritually.
I would see rich men like Abraham and Job as being poor (dependent upon God) in spirit.

 

[Sinthesis]

Think about who the temple economy of the first covenant was working for in Jesus' time. The Pharisees and Sadducees believed they were doing quite well under the status quo. Those who were left behind under that system, and needed something better, were the very undesirables Jesus was criticized for attracting and comforting. Those who on the surface seemed condemned by God. The people who knew they were in spiritual if not physical need.

 

[gr8grace3]

Day 30 Monday 10/13/14 Matthew 5:1-3 Poor In Spirit.

Matthew 5:1 "And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him."
Matthew 5:2 "And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying."
Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Oh, oh, here we go again, I see a problem with the words "poor in spirit." Looks like "Chopperology" has to take over. You have all heard sermons on the beatitudes, no doubt. You probably know what the word beatitude is but I'll explain what it is just in case someone has not thought of it. "Beatitude" means "Supreme blessedness" or extremely favored.

The words "poor in spirit" is usually taught that the people of whom Jesus is teaching is that they recognize their spiritual bankruptcy. In other words, they have a great need, whether or not they know it, they need what Jesus can give them in their spirit make up to satisfy their longing for peace with and from God.

It is my opinion, after examining the word "Spirit" that it should be rendered "poor in THE Spirit", meaning they are poor, or don't have, the Holy Spirit.
BlessedG3107 are theG3588 poorG4434 in spirit:G4151. These words of my teaching are accompanied by Strongs numbers. Whenever I teach something different than mainline denominations, you should check out to see if what I teach is the Truth.

BLESSED
μακάριος
makarios
mak-ar'-ee-os
A prolonged form of the poetical μάκαρ makar (meaning the same); supremely blest; by extension fortunate, well off: - blessed, happy (X -ier).

POOR
πτωχός
ptōchos
pto-khos'
From πτώσσω ptōssō (to crouch; akin to G4422 and the alternate of G4098); a beggar (as cringing), that is, pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or relative sense; whereas G3993 properly means only straitened circumstances in private), literally (often as noun) or figuratively (distressed): - beggar (-ly), poor.

IN SPIRIT
πνεῦμα
pneuma
pnyoo'-mah
From G4154; a current of air, that is, breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively a spirit, that is, (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, daemon, or (divine) God, Christ’s spirit, the Holy spirit: - ghost, life, spirit (-ual, -ually), mind.

I feel that a correct rendering of these words should read, "poor in the Holy Spirit, or poor (empty) of the Spirit" (Holy Spirit).

As I have mentioned before, Jesus taught, preached and healed. He taught Truth which in many instances were contrary to Hebrew thought and practices. He preached the Gospel which was to those who at this point in time had not heard of the good news, and Jesus' ministry was to present the Gospel so that those of whom God the Father was calling to Salvation would come to Jesus. One of the greatest, if not the greatest, was the indwelling of the Holy Spirit which without Him in the hearts of the unbelievers would stay "poor." In other words, without the Holy Spirit, believers would be bankrupt.

In the KJV the definite article "the" is left out. The definite article and the objective article are combined, showing that spirit is "the" spirit, or the Holy Spirit.

So, those who have the Holy Spirit will experience the Kingdom of heaven which is the goal of the Gospel. Obviously, without the Holy Spirit, the folk who Jesus is preaching to will never experience the Kingdom.

Chopper, this makes no sense to me. If they are without "the" Spirit. Why are they blessed and the kingdom is theirs?

Lets write in what you have said above:

Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are they who are without the Spirit: for they, (who are without the Spirit) have the kingdom of heaven."

Or am I reading you wrong?

 

[jasonc]

why on earth am I seeing the connection tween the word hesed in Hebrew and shalom in matthew 5?

 

[reba]

why on earth am I seeing the connection tween the word hesed in Hebrew and shalom in matthew 5?

splane

 

[Deborah13]

why on earth am I seeing the connection tween the word hesed in Hebrew and shalom in matthew 5?

Are you relating blessings to shalom? I could see that as being the same as hesed, as loving kindness.

 

[Sinthesis]

People rich in 'spirit' may feel no need for repentance from their old spirit, thus leaving no room to be filled with the new Holy Spirit. Rich in the Holy Spirit is another thing, but the beatitudes are preChristian, so the only people at that time who we know had the Holy Spirit were John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.

 

[Chopper]

Chopper, this makes no sense to me. If they are without "the" Spirit. Why are they blessed and the kingdom is theirs?

Lets write in what you have said above:

Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are they who are without the Spirit: for they, (who are without the Spirit) have the kingdom of heaven."

Or am I reading you wrong?

Bravo! I was hoping someone would raise your question. Let me reverse the text that you entered.
Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Blessed are they (who are without spirit, or poor in a spiritual sense) have the kingdom of heaven. There is the sense that we have a now, poor, and then Kingdom of Heaven. Now and then. I think Jesus is referring to a prerequisite to entering the Kingdom. First there must be Salvation to enter the Kingdom. Second, they cannot enter without the Holy Spirit. Just being in need of being poor in a Spiritual sense in not a qualifier for entering the Kingdom. Just my thoughts my friend.

 

[Chopper]

Day 31 Tuesday 10/14/14 Matthew 5:4 The Mourners.

Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."

It seems to me that these descriptions of people in need are now as compared with then. IMO Salvation is the target that Jesus is aiming at. In other words, they mourn now, but when they are saved, their mourning will be changed to gladness and comfort when they are born again, and especially when they enter the fulfillment of the Kingdom.

Salvation is the most spiritual completeness that a human can experience here in this lifetime. The Kingdom of Heaven is what Jesus is pointing to for the future of bliss. The beginning of the Kingdom is now as Jesus teaches the Word of God, preaches the Gospel, and heals the sick as His credentials of being the Messiah.

I really don't know how Jesus comforts those who grieve over loosing a loved one, but He does. I know that comfort that came to me when my first Wife at the age of 50 went home to be with Jesus.

 

[Chopper]

Day 32 Wednesday 10/15/14 Matthew 5:5 Earth Owners?

 

[th1b.taylor]

Day 30 Monday 10/13/14 Matthew 5:1-3 Poor In Spirit.

Matthew 5:1 "And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him."
Matthew 5:2 "And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying."
Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Oh, oh, here we go again, I see a problem with the words "poor in spirit." Looks like "Chopperology" has to take over. You have all heard sermons on the beatitudes, no doubt. You probably know what the word beatitude is but I'll explain what it is just in case someone has not thought of it. "Beatitude" means "Supreme blessedness" or extremely favored.

The words "poor in spirit" is usually taught that the people of whom Jesus is teaching is that they recognize their spiritual bankruptcy. In other words, they have a great need, whether or not they know it, they need what Jesus can give them in their spirit make up to satisfy their longing for peace with and from God.

It is my opinion, after examining the word "Spirit" that it should be rendered "poor in THE Spirit", meaning they are poor, or don't have, the Holy Spirit.
BlessedG3107 are theG3588 poorG4434 in spirit:G4151. These words of my teaching are accompanied by Strongs numbers. Whenever I teach something different than mainline denominations, you should check out to see if what I teach is the Truth.

BLESSED
μακάριος
makarios
mak-ar'-ee-os
A prolonged form of the poetical μάκαρ makar (meaning the same); supremely blest; by extension fortunate, well off: - blessed, happy (X -ier).

POOR
πτωχός
ptōchos
pto-khos'
From πτώσσω ptōssō (to crouch; akin to G4422 and the alternate of G4098); a beggar (as cringing), that is, pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or relative sense; whereas G3993 properly means only straitened circumstances in private), literally (often as noun) or figuratively (distressed): - beggar (-ly), poor.

IN SPIRIT
πνεῦμα
pneuma
pnyoo'-mah
From G4154; a current of air, that is, breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively a spirit, that is, (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, daemon, or (divine) God, Christ’s spirit, the Holy spirit: - ghost, life, spirit (-ual, -ually), mind.

I feel that a correct rendering of these words should read, "poor in the Holy Spirit, or poor (empty) of the Spirit" (Holy Spirit).

As I have mentioned before, Jesus taught, preached and healed. He taught Truth which in many instances were contrary to Hebrew thought and practices. He preached the Gospel which was to those who at this point in time had not heard of the good news, and Jesus' ministry was to present the Gospel so that those of whom God the Father was calling to Salvation would come to Jesus. One of the greatest, if not the greatest, was the indwelling of the Holy Spirit which without Him in the hearts of the unbelievers would stay "poor." In other words, without the Holy Spirit, believers would be bankrupt.

In the KJV the definite article "the" is left out. The definite article and the objective article are combined, showing that spirit is "the" spirit, or the Holy Spirit.

So, those who have the Holy Spirit will experience the Kingdom of heaven which is the goal of the Gospel. Obviously, without the Holy Spirit, the folk who Jesus is preaching to will never experience the Kingdom.

This is so much richer than the average person will ever see without the indwelling of the Holy spirit. I do like the wording, poor in spirit, because God has informed us that the scriptures are a mystery to the lost man and the average greedy man or woman, if I may, wants not a, single, thing to do with poor.

And yet, in spite of my occasional petty fits, I am not the proud, small, peacock strutting his stuff across the stage striving to impress the ladies for ill gotten favors. No, if I ascend to the pulpit or to my position in the Class Room, I must humble myself, put Bill Taylor to the side and to allow God to take over.

When I arrived in the Church I had zero issue with taking the front of any assembly of any size and today I fear the same thing. I fear dishonoring God, the Father. the first time I took the pulpit for the Pastor, he messed up and gave me three weeks notice. For three weeks I prepared my sermon and I practiced it all day long in my mind. The day I took the pulpit, I prayed before beginning and as I prayed, the Holy Spirit took over, as I asked, and preached a completely different sermon, scaring me to death.

And so many misunderstand the ḧumble' thing, thinking it to mean to cower. But John, the Baptizer, was an humble man and he never cowered, not even in the face of certain death. Folks have need for a great deal of study on this matter.

 

[reba]

Chopper, this makes no sense to me. If they are without "the" Spirit. Why are they blessed and the kingdom is theirs?

Lets write in what you have said above:

Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are they who are without the Spirit: for they, (who are without the Spirit) have the kingdom of heaven."

Or am I reading you wrong?

I read the word 'poor ' here as not full of one self... not a pharisee ...which makes one more open to the Holy Spirit