Matthew 6 - Part 3 - Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink

[@waynechason5855]

Thank you Dr. Baruch for teaching the Word of God. I have learned so much from listening to your teachings!

[@kathyjames9250]

Thank you Dr. Baruch! This is a timely reminder regarding my attitude about provision and the future, as I have found that it is so easy to fall into fear and scramble to stock up on provision, which takes a huge amount of attention, time and effort. I have noticed that it is impossible to focus on the Word when I am stressed, sick, etc. so I feel it is more important these days that (we) the Faithful study diligently and offer up prayer on behalf of the many in need of comfort and strength, etc., as well as doing our best to help those in need, and support ministry. From other Scripture I see this will store up real treasure in Heaven. Praise and thanks to our Lord for all these gifts!

[@MannavanHuyssteen-zf3jc]

I am truly edified Thank you!

[@joannwarner6984]

Great teaching as always. Thanks!

[@elindioduarte8852]

Dr. Korman: I am studying with you the Gospel of Matthew, in Spanish. I'm going for chap. 6-part 3 and I could not find the Spanish translation of that section. Studying with you has been the greatest blessing of my spiritual journey. I hope that you will soon get the complete translation of that book. May God bless you and prosper you greatly in your educational ministry.

[@thomvar1]

Matt.6:20 “ Heaven is ‘within you’....Kingdom of God is ‘within you’...” No moth,rust or thief can enter there. So close your eyes and ‘see within’ (6:22).. you will see the ‘light’ within you (6:23)..Serve God who is within you, not the mammon external to you(6:24)

[@Isaiah-xs5jl]

Hello Dr. Baruch, I pray you get this message. Thank you so much for your wonderful teachings ( being faithful to the word of God) I was reading Matthew (10) a few days ago but when I got to (V 23), I did not understand. so I decided to look online to see if someone could help with the interpretation: unfortunately, I come across a preterists who explain the text to mean- all things has been fulfilled and that we are already living in the kingdom of God. This troubled me a lots because if Jesus is not returning ( if the kingdom of God is already here, in this perverse generation) what is really the hope of the Christian? I am happy you are doing a teaching on Matthew and plead with you to address my concern in Chapter 10:23. God please you!

[@wend-michelle6999]

Shalom dearest Sister and greetings to you in Messiah Yeshua When one compares material from Matthew 10, with that found in Luke 21, it becomes apparent that, while the occasions are different, the same general theme is strikingly similar; there are unmistakably common elements in the Saviour’s two warnings. Let us first take a broader look at Matthew 10. “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you; yea and before governors and kings shall ye be brought for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, be not anxious how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaketh in you. And brother shall deliver up brother to death, and the father his child: and children shall rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved. But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone through the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come” (vv. 16-23, ASV). Now consider the material from Luke’s pen, chapter 21. “But before all these things, they shall lay their hands on you, and shall persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name’s sake. It shall turn out unto you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate beforehand how to answer: for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to withstand or to gainsay. But ye shall be delivered up even by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolk, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake. And not a hair of your head shall perish. In your patience ye shall win your souls. But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at hand. Then let them that are in Judaea flee unto the mountains; and let them that are in the midst of her depart out; and let not them that are in the country enter therein. For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. Woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days! for there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath unto this people. And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led captive into all the nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. And there shall be signs in sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the billows; men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world: for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; because your redemption draweth nigh” (vv. 12-28). Here are some significant points of comparison. (1) Both texts warn of an impending time of terrible persecution for the Lord’s disciples (Mt. 10:16; Lk. 21:12). (2) Both passages affirm that persecution will come from the Jewish leaders, who will beat the Lord’s followers, even in their synagogues (Mt. 10:17; Lk. 21:12). (3) Both texts declare that the disciples would be brought before governors and kings for the Savior’s sake (Mt. 10:18; Lk. 21:12). (4) Both sections affirm that the disciples’ courage under persecution would turn out to be a compelling “testimony” in the interests of others (Mt. 10:18; Lk. 21:13). (5) Both contexts declare that when the disciples are called upon to defend their case, they are not to be anxious about responding. Indeed, they are not to even think about preparation, for the appropriate words will be given to them by the Holy Spirit at the needed hour (Mt. 10:19-20; Lk. 21:14-15). (6) Both texts warn that the coming crisis will be so great that even family members will yield to the temptation of delivering their loved ones over to the persecuting authorities (Mt. 10:21; Lk. 21:16). (7) Both segments announce that the disciples will be hated by all men on account of Jesus’ sake (Mt. 10:22; Lk. 21:17). (8) Both passages encourage endurance or patience, for deliverance will come eventually; there will be a “saving” or “redemption” for the Lord’s faithful (Mt. 10:22; Lk. 21:19). (9) Both sections encourage the disciples that when the danger becomes life-threatening, they are to take flight (Mt. 10:23; Lk. 21:21f). With these obvious parallels in mind, we now are ready to focus upon Matthew’s mysterious phrase, “till the Son of man comes” (10:23).The conscientious student asks: “What is the most likely meaning of this obscure phrase?” Luke’s conclusion is perfectly clear (and quite analogous to Matthew 24); Jerusalem will be surrounded by armies (the Romans) that will desolate the once-sacred city. Many Hebrews will fall by the sword; others will be taken captive. The revered city will be trodden down permanently (Lk. 21:20ff).There is no question.The destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 is clearly the focus of this text. In conclusion, let us remind ourselves of this well-known principle of biblical interpretation. When there are Scripture texts that treat the same general theme, and yet one passage is more obscure than the other, the more enigmatic text always is to be interpreted in the light of the clearer. If we apply this principle to the situation at hand, it is reasonable to conclude that the phrase “till the Son of man comes” represents a “judgment” coming of the Savior upon the nation of Israel and the city of Jerusalem. It was a just punishment for their culminating act rebellion in rejecting their Messiah, the Son of God! I hope this has cleared any confusion and has settled your heart and soul a little more?.. And Please message me if there is anything else I can help you with, as Baruch is a VERY busy man. Shalom and much blessings to you dearest Sister Anthony-Wayne & Wend-Michelle

[@Isaiah-xs5jl]

@@wend-michelle6999, thank you very much for taking the time to share your knowledge of the bible with me, comparing both texts is great and has helped me understand (Matt 10:23) knowing that Jesus was talking about the destruction of the temple, persecution of the church and judgement on Israel: (The -Jews), dose that mean the end is still yet to come or was all fulfilled in A D 70? According the the preterists belief( Jesus is not coming to jedge the would and that everything in Revelation has already taken place in A. D 70. According to the book of Revelation, Jesus will return. He will bring "The New Jerusalem" His servants will see His face, there will be no more pain and He will put an end to wickedness! The truth is. I didn't know that Matthew (10) was fulfilled in 70 A. D: and this preterists idea is all new to me. Could you please share with me what happened in 70 A.D? You don't believe that Revelation has already been fulfilled, Do you ?

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