Matthew 7:1,2
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:1 JUDGE NOT forbids pronouncing another person guilty before God. But see note on vv. 3–5. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:1 JUDGE NOT forbids pronouncing another person guilty before God. But see note on vv. 3–5. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:3 The metaphor of a LOG IN YOUR OWN EYE is an intentional overstatement (compare Matthew 5:29). THEN YOU WILL SEE CLEARLY TO TAKE THE SPECK OUT OF YOUR BROTHER’S EYE. Jesus does not forbid all evaluation or judgment of others. However, only the person who feels grieved and... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:6 In the ancient world, DOGS were usually scavengers, not pets (Matthew 15:26; Psalms 59:14). Jews used the term to describe unclean people and enemies (1 Samuel 17:43; Psalms 22:16). PIGS were unclean according to OT law. PEARLS symbolize the great value of the message of... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:7 ASK... SEEK... KNOCK. Disciples should come to God in humility and awareness of their need. They should actively pursue God’s will and persist in prayer. They can be confident their Father will provide what is best for them, according to his will. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = docu... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:11 YOU... WHO ARE EVIL is an example of the “how much more” arguments frequently used in Matthew 1:1 and Luke (e.g., Matthew 10:25; Matthew 12:12; Luke 11:13; Luke 12:24; compare Hebrews 9:13).... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:12 DO ALSO TO THEM. Known as “the Golden Rule,” this verse summarizes the teaching of THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS (see Leviticus 19:18; Deuteronomy 6:4; and note on Matt. 5:17). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = d [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:13 NARROW GATE. The way to eternal life is through Jesus alone (see note on Acts 4:12). DESTRUCTION. Eternal punishment and separation from God. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:15 BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS. The prophet’s life and the results of his influence on others are the FRUITS that show whether his message is consistent with the teachings of Jesus. FIRE. Future judgment. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0,... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:22 MIGHTY WORKS. Compare Acts 19:13. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:24 HEARS THESE WORDS OF MINE AND DOES THEM. Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a parable. He draws a dividing line between himself and any other foundation for life. The evidence of whether one is truly a believer is in whether one DOES the words of Jesus (see James 1:... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:25 THE RAIN FELL, AND THE FLOODS CAME. During the hot summer months, the sand around the Sea of Galilee was hard on the surface. But a wise builder knew that he needed to dig several feet below the surface to bedrock in order to establish the foundation for his house. ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 7:28 The SCRIBES cite other rabbis; Jesus has divine AUTHORITY because of who he is. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]