From the recording Matthew The Gospel An Intimate Review
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Letter of Apostle Matthew – The Gospel
An Intimate Review
Pt 10
By Lawrence Tyler
Matthew 7:1-5
Judge Not
Jesus Christ instructs His brethren to JUDGE not. Those who ill JUDGE others will suffer the same MEAUSURE of JUDGMENT they practice towards others. [Gal 6:7]
*judge Gk #2919 krino (kree-no) it means to distinguish and mentally or judicially decide, try, punish and condemn
*judgment Gk #2917 krima (kree-mah) it is a decision per the function or effect of a decision for or against a crime
*measure Gk #3358 metron (met-ron) it is a limited portion or degree
*mete Gk #3354 metreo (met-reh-o) it means to ascertain in size by a fixed standard and to allot by rule or estimate
*measured Gk #488 antimetreo (an-tee-met-reh-o) it means to mete in return or measure again
Per Jesus Christ, those who JUDGE others are HYPOCRITES, having faults of their own. He asked,
Why BEHOLDEST thou the MOTE that is in thy brother’s EYE, but CONSIDEREST not the BEAM that is in thine own EYE?
Thou HYPOCRITE, first cast out the BEAM out of thine own EYE; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the MOTE out of thy brother’s EYE.
[Mt 7:4, 5]
*beholdest Gk #991 blepo (blep-o) it means to look at
*mote Gk #2595 karphos (kar-fos) it is a dry twig or straw
*eye Gk #3788 ophthalmos (of-thal-mos) it is the eye and by implication is vision and figuratively envy
*considerest Gk #2657 katanoeo (kat-an-no-eh-o) it means to fully observe
*beam Gk #1385 dokos (dok-os) it is a stick of timber…which is larger than a twig
*hypocrite Gk #5273 hupokrites (hoop-ok-ree-tace) it is one who…
• acts under an assumed character like a stage-player
• gives a false or misleading appearance
• conceals the truth or real nature of a thing
• conceals their true motives and thoughts by some pretense
• speaks or acts hypocritically
*first Gk #4412 proton (pro-ton) it means first in time, place and importance
*see Gk #1227 diablepo (dee-ab-lep-o) it means to look through or recover full vision
Matthew 7:6
Distribution of Divine Substance
Jesus Christ teaches His brethren to monitor who they distribute their divine insight to, as they are not to GIVE HOLY things to DOGS, nor are they to CAST their PEARLS before SWINE. In so doing, they and their PEARLS risk being TRAMPLED upon and RENDED under their feet.
*give Gk #1325 didomi (did-om-mee) it means to give, which is to…
• voluntarily present without expecting compensation
• bestow or hand to someone or place in their care
• grant someone permission and opportunity
• impart, communicate, set forth or show
• offer, furnish or provide
• deal out, administer, utter or issue
*holy Gk #40 hagios (hag-ee-os) it means sacred, which is physically pure, morally blameless and ceremonially consecrated
*dogs Gk #2965 kuon (koo-ohn) it is a dog, namely a hound dog
*cast Gk #906 ballo (bal-lo) it means to throw intensely or violently
*pearls Gk #3135 margarites (mar-gar-ee-tace) it is a pearl
*swine Gk #5519 choiros (khoy-ros) it is a hog
*trample Gk #2662 katapateo (kat-ap-at-eh-o) it means to trample down and reject with disdain
*rend Gk #4486 rhesso (hrace-so) it means to break, wreck or crack to sunder by separation of the parts
When one considers these elements and their inherent nature, they will see why Christ used them to describe UNREPENTANT SINNERS. While sons of GOD are to avail themselves to any soul who reverently inquires of faith, they are not to exert their energy towards those who have no interest in HOLY things, especial that which is necessary for divine worship. [Pro 1:7; St Jn 423, 24; II Tim 2:24-26] King Solomon writes,
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
[Pro 1:7]
Apostle Paul writes,
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
And that THEY may recover THEMSELVES out of the snare of the devil, who ARE taken captive by him at his will.
[II Tim 2:24-26]
Matthew 7:7-12
Instructions Concerning Prayer
Jesus Christ again expounds upon EFFECTIVE PRAYER. In addition to the formula, He gave per [Mt 6:5-15], He instructs His brethren to ASK, SEEK, and KNOCK.
*ask Gk # 154 aiteo (ahee-teh-o) it means to…
• put a question to, inquire and request of
• request information about and try to get by use of words
• solicit from, demand and expect
*seek Gk #2212 zeteo (ze-teh-o) it means to seek and worship Yahweh
*knock Gk #2925 krouo (kroo-o) it means to rap or knock
Christ assures that when one practices these actions, they will RECEIVE, FIND, and have DOORS of beneficial things OPENED unto them by THE LORD. [Rev 3:7, 8]
*receiveth Gk #2983 lambano (lam-ban-o) it means to take and get hold of
*findeth Gk #2147 heureo (hyoo-reh-o) it means to…
• come upon by chance, meet with and locate
• attain or obtain by search or effort
• locate and recover something lost or misplaced
• discover and perceive after consideration
• gain or regain the use of
• ascertain by study and calculation
• feel or become aware of oneself as being in a condition or location [Heb 11:1, 6]
*opened Gk #455 anoigo (an-oy-go) it means to open up
In order to get what each step grants, one must do them. When Yahweh favorably recognizes one’s sincere effort to reach out to HIM, HE responds in kind by rewarding them according to HIS will. [Heb 11:1, 6; I Jn 5:14, 15] Being the loving Parent HE is, Yahweh only bestows that which is beneficial for HIS children.
Matthew 7:13, 14
The Strait and Broad Ways
Jesus Christ commands His brethren to ENTER the STRAIT GATE and NARROW WAY. He instructs them to do so because it is the entrance that leads to abundant and eternal LIFE, which FEW FIND. Also, by doing so they will avoid the WIDE GATE and BROAD WAY, which leads to consequence and eternal DESTRUCTION, which most travel upon. [Jn 10:10]
*enter Gk #1525 eiserchomai (ice-er-khom-ahee) it means to enter or go in through
*strait Gk #4728 stenos (sten-os) it means narrow due to obstacles standing close about
*gate Gk #4439 pule (poo-lay) it is a gate, leaf or wing of a folding, bending and winding entrance
*narrow Gk #2346 thlibo (thlee-bo) it means to crowd, afflict or suffer tribulation and trouble [Mt 5:11, 12; 6:34; Jn 16:33; Rm 8:17; Phil 3:8-11; II Tim 3:12]
*broad Gk #2149 euruchoros (yoo-roo-kho-ros) it means spacious [Pro 27:20]
*way Gk #3598 hodos (hod-os) it is a road, route, act or distance of a progress, mode and means of accomplishing something
*leads Gk #520 apago (ap-ag-o) it is to take off
*life Gk #2222 zoe (dzo-ay) it is the animate period and existence of an individual
*destruction Gk #684 apoleia (ap-o-li-a) it is eternal, physical and spiritual ruin or loss
Per these definitions, it takes a heart that is whole toward Yahweh to ENTER through the STRAIT GATE and NARROW WAY.
This gives credence to the idea, that while many do know about this divine way, they choose to pass it by, because they do not want to unload the abundance of worldly elements they carry, so they can pass through it. Per Christ, this is the only reason they forfeit the benefit of the STRAIT GATE and NARROW WAY. [St Jn 3:19, 20, 36] Neither do Yahweh or Christ condemn these unfortunate souls. It is they who condemn themselves by choosing to remain on the BROAD WAY. [Rm 2:7-11; 8:1-4]
Matthew 7:15-20
Beware of False Prophets (Pt 1)
Jesus Christ admonishes His brethren to BEWARE of FALSE PROPHETS.
*beware Gk #4337 prosecho (pros-ekh-o) it means to hold the mind toward, be cautious about, pay attention, apply oneself and adhere to
*false Gk #5573 pseudologos (psyoo-dol-og-os) it means mendacious and promulgating erroneous Christian doctrine
• mendacious is to be a habitual liar, false, dishonest and untruthful
• promulgate is to set forth and publicly teach a creed or doctrine
• erroneous is containing error and straying from what is right and proper
• doctrine is…
o a particular principle, position or policy taught or advocated
o something that is taught and teachings collectively
o a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject
*false prophets Gk #5578 pseudoprophetes (psyoo-dop-rof-ay-tace) it is a pretended prophet, foreteller and religious impostor
Christ Jesus commands His brethren to acknowledge the reality of FALSE PROPHETS, namely those who display themselves as Christian teachers, in order to distribute defiled versions of His teachings.
Christ said these liars come into His folds in sheep’s clothing but are inwardly RAVENING WOLVES.
*ravening Gk #727 harpax (har-pax) it means rapacious, which is being…
• given to plundering others or satisfaction of greed
• inordinately greedy, predatory and given to extortion, which is the act of securing money and favor by intimidation, violence and blackmail
• (as of animals) predacious and subsisting by capturing living prey
*wolves Gk #3074 lukos (loo-kos) it is a wolf, which is…
• any of several large carnivorous mammals of the dog family Canidae, especially C. lupus, which usually hunts in packs
• a cruelly rapacious person
By understanding the inherent nature of WOLVES, valuable insight is given about HOW and WHY they travel or HUNT in packs. By nature, WOLVES survive by capturing living prey. Thus, the closer they can get to an unsuspecting flock, the better chance they have at capturing stray sheep to feed on. FALSE PROPHETS, especially those pretending to be Christian teachers, are servants of Lucifer who EXTORT and seduce weak souls into sin. Christ said that they can be KNOWN by their FRUITS.
*know Gk #1921 epiginosko (ep-ig-in-noce-ko) it means to acknowledge, recognize upon some mark and become fully acquainted with
*fruits Gk #2590 karpos (kar-pos) it is fruit as plucked
Christ then expounds upon TREES and how they can only bear FRUIT per their kind. Servants of Lucifer cannot bear LIFE-GIVING WORD, nor do true spokesman of Yahweh bear forth LIFELESS WORDS. Christ said that TREES that do not bring forth GOOD FRUIT or LIFE-GIVING WORDS are cut down and cast into the fire. [Isa 50:4] This is the fate of all FALSE PROPHETS.
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