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Letter of Apostle Matthew
An Intimate Review
Pt 1
By Lawrence DeMetrius

Matthew 1:16, 18, 20-23
Jesus Christ the Prophesied Messiah

There were and are many who bear the name Jesus. However, there is only One who is the prophesied Christ. Jesus Christ is the Offspring of the Holy Ghost and Mary the Virgin chosen of Yahweh to bear and birth Him forth into the earth. [St Mt 1:18-25; Gen 3:15; Isa 7:14, 15; 9:6; Gal 4:4-6]

*Christ Gk #5547 Christos (khris-tos) it means anointed, the Messiah, and an epithet for Jesus the Christ and prophesied Messiah

• to anoint is to put oil on to consecrate, which is to…
o make or declare sacred
o set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity
o make a thing an object of honor
o devote or dedicate to some purpose
o admit or ordain to a sacred office

• an epithet is a word or phrase that characterizes a person or thing

Matthew 1:20; 2:12, 13, 19; Heb 1:14
The Realty of Angelic Beings

Angelic beings are real and do communicate with mortal beings in various ways when necessary.

Matthew 2:2-11
True Yahweh Worshipers Worship Jesus the Christ

Jesus Christ is recognized as the King of the Hebrews. THE DIVINE used stars to help locate the Christ Child after His birth. From birth, Jesus Christ was worshipped by those who worship Yahweh.
*worship Gk #4352 proskeneo (pros-koo-neh-o) it means to…
• fawn to, seek notice or favor of by servile demeanor
• crouch, bow or stoop servilely to
• prostrate or cast oneself or face down on the ground in humility, adoration, or submission
• reverence and deeply felt respect with awe
• adore and regard with the utmost esteem, love, respect and honor

As a Child, Jesus Christ was found worthy of such worship by Yahweh worshipers. It was considered fitting for Him. Whenever there is worship of Jesus Christ, there is a troubling of satanic forces, which strive to defame and diminish His glory. Even the opposers of Christ at this time, relied on Hebrew prophecy to learn of the location of His birth place.

Matthew 2:16-18
Necessary Martyrdom and Reward of Innocent Souls

Per this passage, one might ask why Yahweh permitted innocent children to be killed at Herod’s command, in his attempt to kill the Christ Child? The purpose for this event is fulfillment of prophecy. The comfort in the loss of these babes is that they were innocent souls who immediately inherited eternal life with THE LORD.

Matthew 2:23
Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus Christ is prophetically recognized as a Nazarene because He was a citizen of Nazareth. However, He was a born native citizen of Bethlehem, Israel, the ancient Canaanite city of Salem, Jebu, later re-named Bethlehem, Israel.

Matthew 3:1-4, 6
John the Baptist

Apostle Matthew notes three major things about John the Baptist.

1. His divine and prophetic appointment as a servant of Yahweh.
2. His modest living and fame.
3. His clear and simple instruction on how to obtain holistic regeneration.
• To REPENT is to change one’s mode of thinking and living per divine influence and instruction. [Jn 4:23, 24; 8:31, 32; Mt 11:28-30]

• Acknowledge one’s status as a sinner and confess their sins to GOD. [I Jn 1:8-10; Rm 3:23]

• Be publicly baptized with water to openly announce one’s reconciliation to Yahweh through Christ.

Another notable element of John the Baptist was his bold proclamation of the destruction of leadership that is filled with hypocrisy and self-righteousness. Regardless of one’s religious affiliations, no one stands in favor with GOD until they are reconciled to HIM through Jesus Christ. [Jn 3:19, 36]

Matthew 3:11-17
Christ the Mighty Teacher

Only Jesus Christ can endow one with divine power, love and truth. No one else can do this. He also practiced and taught proper protocol of leadership. He taught that effective teaching invokes manifestation of divine demonstrations. Yahweh and the Holy Ghost gave notable proof of Who Jesus Christ was throughout His entire earthly ministry. They continue to do so today whenever His testimony and teachings are proclaimed effectively. [I Cor 2:1-4]

Matthew 4:1-11
The Challenge of Evil

It is the Holy Ghost Who oversees the challenges that each child of GOD experiences with evil. In all these encounters, it is their wholehearted devotion and sonship to Yahweh that satanic forces challenge. When sons of GOD respond as they ought, all such challenges prove who they are in relation to THE DIVINE. As he did in Eden, Lucifer attempts to misuse Yahweh’s instruction to trick HIS children into disobedience. Being the subtle creature that he is, Lucifer strives to invoke doubt in the minds of the righteous regarding their sonship to THE LORD. He also uses this tactic to usurp worship for himself. Lucifer only presents his challenges when the Elect seem most vulnerable to his seductions.

In so doing, he only comes when they are….

1. truly hungry for something

2. in a particularly sensitive space where they may question Yahweh’s faithfulness

3. beholding temporal disposition from lofty places of the world, at the price of satanic worship [Gen 3:15; Job 1:6; 2:6; Mt 6:24; I Jn 2:15-17]

Obedience to GOD causes satanic forces to flee from HIS sons, after they fail to seduce them into sin. [Lam 3:22, 23; Jer 9:24; 29:11; Jam 4:7; Mt 7:13, 14; Rm 8:28; I Cor 10:13; Gal 6:9; I Pet 4:19; Pro 14:12]

Matthew 4:12-25
The Most Unlikely Message for the Most Unlikely Audience

Jesus Christ began His public ministry in Gentile provinces, namely Galilee, where He eventually ascended to Yahweh in the heavens. [Acts 1:1-10] It is true that He picked up where John the Baptist left off, enhancing John’s message of repentance, carrying it all the way to Calvary. Christ held revival services in Gentile lands and completed His mission in regions where it seemed unlikely He would be received. He engaged with people of marginalized communities, who were considered outcasts, freaks, unwelcomed and unwanted. Christ continues to serve and is still well received by people of marginalized communities.

Matthew 5:1-12
The Blessed of Jesus Christ

*blessed Gk #3107 makarios (mak-ar-ee-os) it means supremely blessed, fortunate and well-off

All of this is what born-again believers are in Christ without worldly influence.

Matthew 5:3
BLESSED are the POOR in SPIRIT: for theirs is the KINGDOM of heaven.
*poor Gk #4434 ptochos (pto-khos) it is a cringing beggar or pauper, which is one who is extremely needy and lives on the charity of others

*spirit Gk #4151 pneuma (pnyoo-mah) it is…
• a current of air, blast or breeze
• the human rational soul, mind, vital principle and mental disposition
• an angelic being good or evil, Yahweh, Christ or the Holy Ghost

*kingdom Gk #932 basileia (bas-il-i-ah) it is royalty, rule and realm

SPIRIT or PNEUMA per this scripture is the mortal MIND and disposition thereof. Born-again believers rely on THE LORD’S Word as nourishment for their holistic being. As they entirely rely on THE LORD for it, HE provides them with it and HIS KINGDOM through the Holy Ghost. HIS KINGDOM is divine love, joy and peace in the Holy Ghost, Who abides within their born-again spirits. [Lk 17:21; Rm 14:17]

Matthew 5:4
BLESSED are they that MOURN: for they shall be COMFORTED.

*mourn Gk #3996 pentheo (pen-theh-o) it is the feeling or act of grief, which is an intense emotional suffering caused by a loss or a cause for such suffering

*comforted Gk #3870 parakaleo (par-ak-al-eh-o) it means to call near, invite, or invoke by imploration and consolation [Jn 14:15-18, 26]

Matthew 5:5
BLESSED are the MEEK: for they shall inherit the earth.

*meek Gk #4239 praus (prah-ooce) it means mild and humble

*inherit Gk #2816 kleronomeo (klay-ron-om-eh-o) which means to BE an HEIR to

* earth Gk #1093 ghay (ghay) it is the soil and whole of the terrene globe

Only the MEEK will INHERIT the new EARTH noted in Apostle John’s letter of Revelation. [Rev 21:1, 2, 5]

Matthew 5:6
BLESSED are they that HUNGER and THIRST after RIGHTEOUSNESS: for they shall be filled.

*hunger Gk #3983 peinao (pi-nah-o) it is to be completely and absolutely famished and crave, which means to need, require, greatly and eagerly long for or desire, and earnestly beg or ask for something

*thirst Gk #1373 dipsos (dip-sos) it means to feel thirst, be thirsty for, or have a strong desire for

*righteousness Gk #1343 dikaiosune (dik-ah-yos-oo-nay) it is equity of character or act and Christian justification

*filled Gk #5526 chortazo (khor-tad-zo) it means to gorge or supply food in abundance

Only the sheep of Yahweh will HUNGER and THIRST for RIGHTEOUS substance and be filled with it. However, there are those who have no taste or desire for the RIGHTEOUSNESS of THE LORD’S Word and Spirit. [I Cor 1:18, 24]

Matthew 5:7
BLESSED are the MERCIFUL for they shall obtain MERCY…

*merciful Gk #1655 eleemon (el-eh-ay-mone) it refers to those who are actively compassionate

*mercy Gk #1653 eleeo (el-eh-eh-o) it means to show compassion by divine grace with words and deeds. [I Jn 3:18]

• compassion is a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for one who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate their suffering

Matthew 5:8
BLESSED are the PURE in HEART: for they shall SEE God.

*pure Gk #2513 katharos (kath-ar-os) it means clean, free from dirt and impurities, disease, pollutants, clear or transparent, thorough, well-formed, single and complete [Rm 8:29; Mt 6:22, 23; Philip 4:7, 8]

*heart Gk #2588 kardia (kar-dee-ah) it is the heart figurative of one’s thoughts, feelings, mind and middle

*see Gk #3700 optanomai (op-tan-om-ahee) it means to gaze at with wide open eyes, as at something remarkable [Mt 6:19-21]

Matthew 5:9
BLESSED are the PEACEMAKERS: for they shall be called the children of God.

*peacemakers Gk #1518 eirenopoios (i-ray-nop-oy-os) it means to be…
• pacificatory, which is the act, process and policy of pacifying, which is to…
o bring or restore to a state of peace, tranquility, quiet, appease and calm
o subdue or reduce to a state of submission, especially by military force

• peaceable, which is being…
a. inclined or disposed to avoid strife or dissension
b. not argumentative or hostile
c. filled with peace and tranquility

• a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel or fight

• one who establishes peace, especially between others

*called Gk #2564 kaleo (kal-eh-o) it means to call, say or shout in a loud tone, summons, give or apply a name to, describe as specific and to awaken

*children Gk #5207 huios (hwee-os) it is a son or child

Just as Jesus Christ was CALLED and believed on as the SON of GOD, so too are those who are born again of Yahweh’s Word and Spirit.
These are the brethren of Christ, who are recognized by Yahweh as HIS SONS. [St Jn 1:12, 13] PEACEMAKER refers to what the SONS of GOD are in this world. [I Jn 4:15-17; Jn 14:12; 15:7, 8] By Yahweh’s Word and Spirit, born-again believers are able to create PEACE where there is none, which is why their presence, speaking, and works are vital in the communities Yahweh appoints them to be present in. [Mt 5:13-16, 19] Although divine PEACE is offered to all mortals, it will only be received by those who choose to be reconciled to Yahweh through Jesus Christ. [Mt 11:27-30; Jn 14:6; II Cor 5:18-21; Heb 7:25; Jn 17:9; St Jn 3:19, 30; Rm 2:7-11]

Matthew 5:10
BLESSED are they which are PERSECUTED for RIGHTEOUSNESS SAKE: for theirs is the KINGDOM of heaven.

*persecuted Gk #1377 dioko (dee-o-ko) it means to pursue and persecute

*sake Gk #1752 heneka (hen-ek-ah) it means on the account of, because of, for the cause of and by reason of

Matthew 5:11
BLESSED are ye, when men shall REVILE you, and PERSECUTE you, and shall SAY all manner of evil against you falsely, for My SAKE.
REJOICE, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so PERSECUTED they the prophets which were before you

*revile Gk #3679 oneidizo (on-i-did-zo) it means to…
• defame, which is to…
o attack the reputation of
o slander
o libel, which is to write and print slander about

• rail at, which is to speak bitterly and violently complain about

• chide at, which is to mildly reprove, rebuke or express disapproval of with words or actions

• taunt, which is to mock, go tit for tat with and reproach scornfully and sarcastically
*say Gk #2036 epo (ep-o) it means to speak by word or writing

*rejoice Gk #5463 chairo (khah-ee-ro) it means to be filled with cheer, calmly happy and well-off

*glad Gk #agalliao (ag-al-lee-ah-o) it means to jump for joy, glory and greatly rejoice

*prophets Gk #4396 prophetes (prof-ay-tace) it is a poet, divinely inspired speaker and a foreteller, which is one who predicts, tells or indicates beforehand

The SONS of Yahweh are products of HIS living Word, which is the root and source of their holistic well-being.

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