Minor Prophets Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? b. About a.d. 20, Rabbi Hillel, challenged by a Gentile to summarize the law in the short time the Gentile could stand on one leg, reportedly responded, What is hateful to you, do not do to anyone else. Are people growing in Jesus or merely being entertained, and eventually falling away? He only requires that our judgment be completely fair, and that we only judge others by a standard we would also like to be judged by. It isnt that they believe Jesus is a devil; they simply say the words very superficially. Historical Books Young's Literal Translation, i. Jesus spake with authority, out of His own soul. (Bruce), ii. It is our connection to Him by the gift of faith that He gives to us that secures our salvation. The Notes & Outlines are also available in Braille. ii. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. We then imply that God is even worse than an evil man is. ii. Why do you look at the speck in your brothers eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? If your road has a gate that is easy and well-traveled, you do well to watch out. a. It is not merely the wicked, the bearer of poison berries, that will be cut down; but the neutral, the man who bears no fruit of positive virtue must also be cast into the fire. (Spurgeon), iii. Now He reminds us that there are many who would try to guide us along the broad path that leads to destruction. It is the difference between not breaking traffic laws and in doing something positive like helping a stranded motorist. Go and learn it. (b. Shabbath 31a). We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. ii. New American Standard Bible 1995, Prayer is like knocking until the door is opened, and we seek entrance into the great heavenly palace of our Great King. General Epistles of Scripture. Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone: Jesus made it clear that God doesnt have to be persuaded or appeased in prayer. Luke-Acts He had primarily dealt with themes connected with the interior spiritual life (attitudes in giving, prayer, fasting, materialism, and anxiety over material things). He that brings forth no fruit, and he that brings forth bad fruit, are both only fit for the fire. (Clarke), ii. ii. It is a good thing to help your brother with his speck, but not before dealing with the plank in your own eye. 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: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Johannine Writings i. Their misery and calamity shall be the greater, by how much their hopes have been the stronger, the disappointment of their expectations adding to their misery. (Poole), iii. The believer sees more of the beauty of holiness and the excellence of the law. The New Testament According to the teaching of some rabbis in Jesus time, God had two measures that He used to judge people. Johannine Writings For He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes: His audience could not but notice that Jesus taught with an authority lacking in the other teachers in His day, who often only quoted other rabbis. (Matthew 7:21-23) The decision between two claims of Jesus Lordship, one false and one true. i. Thankfully, the times we ask for something as bad as a serpent without knowing, like a loving parent God often mercifully spares us the just penalty of our ignorance. The Gospels This represents the contests among princes for empire, and the shakings of the nations by these contests, to which those mighty monarchies, which he was now to have a prospect of, owed their rise. Major Prophets It is the difference between not breaking traffic laws and in doing something positive like helping a stranded motorist. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Commentary on Romans 7:18-22. II. The New Testament Who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves: It is in the nature of these false prophets to deceive and deny their true character. b. 3 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 2. Pauline Epistles Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. ii. We may be surprised when we see who has truly built upon the good foundation. ii. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. The New Testament What a picture is here given of the goodness of God! We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Major Prophets b. Prophets Instead, in comparison to even the best human father, how much more is God a good and loving father. i. Jesus warns us that the foundations of our lives will be shaken at some time or another, both now (in trials) and in the ultimate judgment before God. Ask and it will be given to you: God promises an answer to the one who diligently seeks Him. i. Of the prospect which the Redeemer had of his own resurrection and the glory that should follow, which carried him cheerfully through his undertaking (v. 9-11). c. Everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them: Merely hearing Gods Word isnt enough to provide a secure foundation. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point What a dreadful separation! The Bibles Tab is found in the Tools feature on Bible pages: Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. 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GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Revised Standard Version, Reader, ask thy soul, could this heavenly Father reprobate to unconditional eternal damnation any creature he has made? conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Significantly, they even did these things in the name of Jesus. The Gospels iii. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.. iii. b. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.. ii. Time and the storms of life will prove the strength of ones foundation, even when it is hidden. Significantly, they even did these things in the name of Jesus. He is blind to his obvious fault. b. Pauline Epistles About a.d. 20, Rabbi Hillel, challenged by a Gentile to summarize the law in the short time the Gentile could stand on one leg, reportedly responded, What is hateful to you, do not do to anyone else. These are wonderful things, but they meant nothing without true fellowship, true connection with Jesus. i. Major Prophets A blind man can knock. Michtam of David. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. The New Testament ii. Is it true fruit from Gods Word, or is it man-centered, appealing to ears that want to be tickled? of Scripture. Knock with earnestness and perseverance. (Clarke), iii. ii. Persistent prayer does not overcome Gods stubborn reluctance; it gives glory to Him, expresses dependence upon Him, and aligns our heart more with His. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Ask and it will be given to you: God promises an answer to the one who diligently seeks Him. Reader, ask thy soul, could this heavenly Father reprobate to unconditional eternal damnation any creature he has made? The scribes spoke by authority, resting all they said on traditions of what had been said before. Help us get the word out about these resourcestell a friend! Poetical Books b. 1) as to a thing at a distance, which yet they are to hear with desire and attention. The likeness between them is very considerable. (Spurgeon). Yet it alone is not enough. Now He reminds us that there are many who would try to guide us along the broad path that leads to destruction. d. Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit: This fruit is the inevitable result of who we are. Major Prophets 2. i. 2. Our love for others must not blind us to their hardened rejection of the good news of the kingdom. "Judge not, that you be not judged. And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me." a. Not in deliberately seeking a bad foundation, but in taking no thought of foundationHis fault was not an error in judgment, but inconsiderateness. Will you think as much of it in that day as you do now? Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Their mind is elsewhere, but they believe there is value in the bare words and fulfilling some kind of religious duty with no heart, no soul, not spirit only bare words and passing thoughts. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Thank you for registering. ii. It is not merely the wicked, the bearer of poison berries, that will be cut down; but the neutral, the man who bears no fruit of positive virtue must also be cast into the fire. (Spurgeon), iii. The New Testament General Epistles 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.. At last, when Judas betrayed Christ in the night, Nicodemus faithfully professed him in the day. (Trapp). Jesus used these exaggerated, humorous pictures to make His message easier to understand and more memorable. The basic fault of the false prophet is self interest. (Barclay) It can be expressed by a desire for gain or an easy life, a desire for prestige, or the desire to advance ones own ideas and not Gods ideas. Judge not, that you be not judged: Here Jesus moved to another idea in the Sermon on the Mount. To have the hearers astonished was a good thing; but it was not good if that was the extent of the effect. Tools Mat 7:3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Wisdom Literature Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. He wants to give us not just bread, but even more than what we ask for. Judge not, that you be not judged. The Old Testament Septuagint, Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. i. The Blue Letter Bible team has Matthew Henry's complete unabridged commentaries for each Bible book. ii. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. You fancy that you can defend it now, but will you be able to defend it then, when all things of earth and time will have melted into nothingness? (Spurgeon). You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. a. Major Prophets c. First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brothers eye: Jesus didnt say that it was wrong for us to help our brother with the speck in his eye. Jesus is not encouraging committed disciples, Christians, to press on along the narrow way and be rewarded in the end. Yet it alone is not enough. But their main astonishment was at his manner: there was a certainty, a power, a weight about it, such as they had never seen. (Spurgeon). 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: 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. Historical Books i. Jesus did not seem to doubt their claims of doing the miraculous. iii. Narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life: The true gate is both narrow and difficult. Pauline Epistles Earlier in the chapter Jesus warned us to judge ourselves first, to look for the beam in our own eye before turning our attention to the speck in our neighbors eye, therefore, before asking it of anyone else, we should first ask: Do I bear fruit unto Gods glory?, 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. 7 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point i. In addition, these are not people who lost their salvation. i. For, united to Christ, all is heaven; separated from him, all is hell. (Clarke). Major Prophets The strait gate signifies literally what we call a wicket, i.e. Whichever measure you want God to use with you, you should use that same measure with others. If your road has a gate that is easy and well-traveled, you do well to watch out. It is common to judge others by one standard and ourselves by another standard being far more generous to ourselves than others. ii. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. d. I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness: In the end, there is one basis of salvation; it isnt mere verbal confession, not spiritual works, but knowing Jesus and being known by Him. (16) Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do not give what is holy to the dogs: After He warned us against judgmental attitudes and self-blind criticism, Jesus here reminded us that He did not mean to imply that the people of His Kingdom suspend all discernment. a. Bring Christs word, and Christs sacrifice with thee, and not one of Heavens blessings can be denied thee. (Clarke). Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. The Old Testament Reina-Valera 1960, Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. He understood and taught that not all ways and not all destinations are equally good. is not directly answered. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. In addition, these are not people who lost their salvation. They prophesied, cast out demons, and had done many wonders. 1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. i. The Whole Bible It was natural that the prophet should see in the king of whom he thought as the future conqueror of all the world-powers that were founded on might and not on right, One who should bear a name formed, it might be, after that fashion, but full of a greater majesty and glory. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Jesus spoke with inherent authority, and the authority of Gods revealed Word. Prophets a. Beware of false prophets: Jesus just warned us of a path that leads to destruction. Narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life: The true gate is both narrow and difficult. Minor Prophets The first step to combating these false prophets is to simply beware of them. Luke-Acts Minor Prophets Westminster Leningrad Codex, Wisdom Literature Jesus may have had in mind an Old Testament passage: When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more, but the righteous has an everlasting foundation. Pauline Epistles ii. Many of our passionless prayers are not answered for good reason, because it is almost as if we ask God to care about something we care little or nothing about. Who says to Mewill say to Me in that day: It is staggering that Jesus claimed He is the one that people must stand before on that final day of judgment, and He is the one rightly called Lord. Johannine Writings The Old Testament iv. Under the negative form of the rule, the goats of Matthew 25:31-46 are found not guilty. Yet under the positive form of the Golden Rule Jesus form they are indeed found guilty. Prophets Wherein lay the second builders folly? If we would experience love and have people reach out to us, we must love and reach out to others. The question, What are the fruits? This is the whole law; all the rest is commentary. Are people growing in Jesus or merely being entertained, and eventually falling away? Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. (Matthew 7:12) A summation of Jesus ethical teaching regarding our treatment of others: the Golden Rule. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. ii. Persistent prayer does not overcome Gods stubborn reluctance; it gives glory to Him, expresses dependence upon Him, and aligns our heart more with His. The New Testament i. These words are as strongly binding on the side of God, as thou shalt do no murder is on the side of man. ii. Instead, they never truly had it (I never knew you). Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. a. b. The truth and faithfulness of the Lord Jesus are pledged for its success.- Ye SHALL receive ye SHALL find it SHALL be opened. Pentateuch God has not provided a salvation which can only be understood by learned menit is intended for the ignorant, the short-witted, and the dying, as well as for others, and hence it must be as plain as knocking at a door. (Spurgeon). Christian Standard Bible, This warning of Jesus applies to people who speak or say things to Jesus or about Jesus, but dont really mean it. All rights reserved. You can copy the order of your preferred Bible translations from the Bibles Tab to the Version Picker (this popup) or vice versa. And great was its fall.. Wisdom Literature Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. He that brings forth no fruit, and he that brings forth bad fruit, are both only fit for the fire. (Clarke), ii. Cookie Notice: This is vital, but never enough by itself. d. Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit: This fruit is the inevitable result of who we are. The people were astonished at His teachings: Whenever Gods Word is presented as it truly is, with its inherent power, it will astonish people and set itself apart from the mere opinions of man. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Gnesis 3 La tentacin y cada del hombre, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), A Great Cloud of Witnesses (Chuck Missler), John 13 - Washed for Your Walk (Chuck Missler), Proverbs 1-5 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Psalms 91-100 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 1:1-8 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith). Meditate with me on these words. And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on the house: A storm (rain, floods, wind) was the ultimate in power to generations that didnt have nuclear weapons. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Pentateuch GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 1. iii. When our judgment in regard to others is wrong, it is often not because we judge according to a standard, but because we are hypocritical in the application of that standard we ignore the standard in our own life. Knock with earnestness and perseverance. (Clarke), iii. Johannine Writings Click on the different category headings to find out more. II. It had long been said, You should not do to your neighbor what you would not want him to do to you. But it is a significant advance for Jesus to put it in the positive, to say that we should do unto others what we want them to do unto us. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. General Epistles In general, to keep God's commandments, ver 11, 12. i. The Gentiles listened to the gospel when the Jews were deaf to it. b. You must not therefore wonder if my precepts be hard to your carnal apprehensions, nor be scandalized though you see but few going in the right road to the kingdom of heaven. (Poole). Among those who seem to know nothing of the Bible, this is the verse that seems to be most popular. 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of . The people were astonished at His teachings: Whenever Gods Word is presented as it truly is, with its inherent power, it will astonish people and set itself apart from the mere opinions of man. What a terrible word! a. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Latin Vulgate, Pentateuch It is better that we test the foundation of our life now rather than later, at our judgment before God when it is too late to change our destiny. vi. "Judge not, that you be not judged. Any uneducated man can knock if that is all, which is required of himA man can knock though he may be no philosopher A dumb man can knock. General Epistles Previously in this very sermon Jesus told us to let our lights shine before the world (Matthew 5:13-16). Jesus introduces three words that indicate desire that would be met: ask, seek, and knock. A good preacher always wants to do far more than astonish his listeners. Pericope taken from the NASB95 and has been graciously provided by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. He wants to give us not just bread, but even more than what we ask for. Henry, Matthew Hocking, David Hoekstra, Bob Ice, Thomas Inglis, Charles Jamieson, Fausset & Brown Kress Biblical Resources Lightfoot, Joseph Barber Luther, Martin MacArthur, John MacLaren, Alexander Marsh, F. E. McGee, J. 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Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Wisdom Literature We should pay attention to the effect of their teaching. We should pay attention to the content of their teaching. It was, however, the inevitable attendant on famine, and the Greek words for the two ( , and , limos and loimos) were so like each other that the omission may possibly have been an error of transcription. New International Version, Passwords should have at least 6 characters. 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. Will you then count yourself wise to have so earnestly pursued it? An example of unjust judgment was the disciples condemnation of the woman who came to anoint the feet of Jesus with oil (Matthew 26:6-13). 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? New Living Translation, v. We come to Gods door and all we must do is knock. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. One was a measure of justice and the other was a measure of mercy. Historical Books c. You will know them by their fruits: We guard ourselves against false prophets by taking heed to their fruits. c. Lord, Lord, have we not: The people Jesus speaks of here had impressive spiritual accomplishments. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. b. Within the United Kingdom, the rights to the KJV are vested in the Crown. a. General Epistles Your partnership makes all we do possible. One leads to destruction, the other to life. The New Testament Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. ii. The Whole Bible 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: 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. Cookie Notice: Wisdom Literature Enter by the narrow gate: Jesus did not speak of this gate as our destiny, but as the entrance to a path. v. We come to Gods door and all we must do is knock. What a terrible word! i. Just a little later in this same sermon (Matthew 7:15-16), Jesus commanded us to know ourselves and others by the fruit of their life, and some sort of assessment is necessary for that. Jesus here rebuked that kind of thinking. i. It shows that we care about the things He cares about. a. David quickly condemned the man, but was blind to his own sin, which was much greater (2 Samuel 12). A good example of this kind of hypocrisy was Davids reaction to Nathans story about a man who unjustly stole and killed another mans lamb. Who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves: It is in the nature of these false prophets to deceive and deny their true character. i. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. ( Matthew 7:1-2) A summary statement on passing judgment upon others. At last, when Judas betrayed Christ in the night, Nicodemus faithfully professed him in the day. (Trapp). Deuteronomy 7 Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) Deuteronomy 7 PREVIOUS Deuteronomy 6 NEXT Deuteronomy 8 Deuteronomy 7 Moses in this chapter exhorts Israel, I. 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. This warning of Jesus applies to people who say Lord, Lord, and yet their spiritual life has nothing to do with their daily life. c. You will know them by their fruits: We guard ourselves against false prophets by taking heed to their fruits. Eventually though it may take a time for the harvest to come the good or bad fruit is evident, revealing what sort of tree we are. Yet, they never really had a relationship of love and fellowship with Jesus. You must not therefore wonder if my precepts be hard to your carnal apprehensions, nor be scandalized though you see but few going in the right road to the kingdom of heaven. (Poole), Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. It is not enough to call or say to Him 'Lord.' The fact that Jesus uses the phrase Not everyone, implies that sadly there will be some who say to Him 'Lord, Lord' who will not enter the kingdom of heaven. He was a 17th and early 18th Century minister of the Gospel in Chester, England, and died in 1714. Ask with confidence and humility. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Go and learn it. (b. Shabbath 31a). Darby Translation, There are over 60,000 links between the Blue Letter Bible and the Henry Commentaries. The Sermon on the Mount A. Judgment and discernment. a. 4. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point The fact that Jesus came back to the subject of prayer already dealt with in some depth in Matthew 6:5-15 shows the importance of prayer. 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Minor Prophets GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Pentateuch With a palsied hand a man may knockThe way to open heavens gate is wonderfully simplified to those who are lowly enough to follow the Holy Spirits guidance, and ask, seek, and knock believingly. 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The Golden Rule was not invented by Jesus; it is found in many forms in highly diverse settings. We should pay attention to the content of their teaching. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged, With the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. For He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes: His audience could not but notice that Jesus taught with an authority lacking in the other teachers in His day, who often only quoted other rabbis. They seem to think (or hope) that Jesus commanded a universal acceptance of any lifestyle or teaching. (Matthew 7:7-8) Jesus invites us to keep on asking, seeking and knocking. The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769.Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? Yet the image of knocking also implies that there is a door that can be opened. The Whole Bible Textus Receptus. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Judge not, that you be not judged: Here Jesus moved to another idea in the Sermon on the Mount. Now He touches on an important theme related to the way we think of and treat others. (Matthew 7:3-5) An illustration of Jesus principle regarding judging. The Old Testament Prophets He who can believe that he has, may believe any thing: but still GOD IS LOVE. (Clarke), Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.. And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on the house: A storm (rain, floods, wind) was the ultimate in power to generations that didnt have nuclear weapons. 4 How can you say to your brother, 'Let me . John Gill's Exposition of the Bible is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed. We should only judge anothers behavior when we are mindful of the fact that we ourselves will be judged, and we should consider how we would want to be judged. Pentateuch John 3:16, Jesus faith love), Select a Beginning Point Commentaries Bible Gateway is proud to bring you this free collection of Biblical commentaries, written by some of the brightest theologians in the church. You can copy the order of your preferred Bible translations from the Bibles Tab to the Version Picker (this popup) or vice versa. The commentaries of the Reverend Matthew Henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the Blue Letter Bible since 1996. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Do they show righteousness, humility and faithfulness in the way they live? b. Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you." a. 2. It is better that we test the foundation of our life now rather than later, at our judgment before God when it is too late to change our destiny. . It is necessary that we are also doers of His Word. Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone: Jesus made it clear that God doesnt have to be persuaded or appeased in prayer. 5. b. He observed the four winds to strive upon the great sea, v. 2. Judge not, that you be not judged: With this command Jesus warned against passing judgment upon others, because when we do so, we will be judged in a similar manner. Jesus said this to call us to discernment, and to encourage us to look for prepared hearts that are ready to receive. The Whole Bible He didnt say, You didnt really prophesy or cast out demons or do miracles. This leads us to understand that sometimes miracles are granted through pretended believers, reminding us that in the final analysis, miracles prove nothing. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. iv. Minor Prophets How much more! says our Lord, and he does not say how much more, but leaves that to our meditations. (Spurgeon), ii. (Matthew 7:15-20) The danger of false prophets and the decision between two trees with their fruit. His doors are meant to open: they were made on purpose for entrance; and so the blessed gospel of God is made on purpose for you to enter into life and peace. There is a right way and a wrong way, and Jesus appealed to His listeners to decide to go the more difficult way, which leads to life. But the whole good on which his will is fully . In this three-fold description of prayer as asking, seeking, and knocking we see different aspects of prayer and different aspects of its reward. i. Johannine Writings The Gospels Luke-Acts i. He understood and taught that not all ways and not all destinations are equally good. It had long been said, You should not do to your neighbor what you would not want him to do to you. But it is a significant advance for Jesus to put it in the positive, to say that we should do unto others what we want them to do unto us. Pentateuch b. Seek with care and application. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 3. So while this does not prohibit examining the lives of others, it certainly prohibits doing it in the spirit it is often done. i. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, It would be of no use to knock at a wall, but you may wisely knock at a door, for it is arranged for opening. (Spurgeon). Therefore by their fruits you will know them.. The first step to combating these false prophets is to simply beware of them. The Old Testament His doors are meant to open: they were made on purpose for entrance; and so the blessed gospel of God is made on purpose for you to enter into life and peace. The gospel is to be preached to every creature, Mark 16:15. The article used to denote not an individual rock, but a category a rocky foundation. (Bruce), ii. Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. What is the chief object of your life? This obscure teacher in a backwater part of the world claimed to be the judge of all men in that day. The scribes spoke by authority, resting all they said on traditions of what had been said before. Wisdom Literature And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. His name shall be called Wonderful. Instead, they never truly had it (I never knew you). The Old Testament If we would simply treat others the way we would want to be treated, we would naturally obey all the law says about our relationships with others. StudyLight.org offers over 100 commentaries with four . This means paying attention to several aspects of their life and ministry. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you." a. But when the Jews were hardened, and spoke evil of that way before the multitude, Acts 19:9, the apostles left preaching them. (Poole). Luke-Acts They had never heard such doctrine before; the precepts which he had given were quite new to their thoughts. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a In particular, and in order to that, to keep themselves pure from all communion with idolaters. 1. ii. II. Enter by the narrow gate: Jesus did not speak of this gate as our destiny, but as the entrance to a path. With a palsied hand a man may knockThe way to open heavens gate is wonderfully simplified to those who are lowly enough to follow the Holy Spirits guidance, and ask, seek, and knock believingly. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. If you have any questions about how these free materials may be used, please . Why do you look at the speck in your brothers eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? ii. Judging Others ( Luk 6:37-42 ) Tools Mat 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. Jesus has commanded His followers to choose the more difficult of two metaphorical roads, each accessed by two different gates. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Minor Prophets They must discern that there are some good, precious things that should not be given to those who will receive them with contempt. Judging Others. What a dreadful separation! Warnings against false prophets are necessarily based on the conviction that not all prophets are true, that truth can be violated, and that the gospels enemies usually conceal their hostility and try to pass themselves off as fellow believers. (Carson). Often they deceive even themselves, believing themselves to be sheep when in fact they are ravenous wolves. (1-11) Promises if they were obedient. Our hypocrisy in these matters is almost always more evident to others than to ourselves. We must use the language of Lord, Lord we cannot be saved if we do not. Prophets Yet no one can read this without seeing that they have not, do not, and will not ever completely do them. The Gospels Wisdom Literature What a kingdom is this which has such a law! (Spurgeon). by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. ii. Matthew 7 - Life in His Kingdom: Treating Others, Prayer, and Decision A. 6. Tools ( Matthew 5:1) Jesus prepares to teach His disciples. Often they give a chapter by chapter or verse by verse exposition and analysis of individual books. We break this command when we judge an entire life only by its worst moments.
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