Perean Ministry, cont.
3. From HIS withdrawl to HIS return Jerusalem, cont.
- Christ blesses little children - Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17
- Rich young ruler - Matthew 19:16-30; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30
- Parable of laborers in vineyard (P-24) - Matthew 20:1-16
- Christ foretells of crucifixion - Matthew 20:17-34; Luke 18:31-34
- Ambitions of James and John -Matthew 20:20-28; Mark 10:35-45
- Rich young ruler - Matthew 19:16-30; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30
- Parable of laborers in vineyard (P-24) - Matthew 20:1-16
- Christ foretells of crucifixion - Matthew 20:17-34; Luke 18:31-34
- Ambitions of James and John -Matthew 20:20-28; Mark 10:35-45
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Mat 19:16-17 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
Matthew Mark Luke
Murder Adultery Adultery
Steal Kill Kill
False Witness Steal Steal
Honor Parents False Witness False Witness
Love Neighbor Defraud Not Honor Parents
Honor Parents
Those are all (except honoring parents) thou shalt NOT. :-)
I was curious as to the defraud not - that would appear to fall under not stealing or bearing false witness. E-sword search...
....defraud (G650) - to deprive or despoil.
Gill's commentary: "There is one precept, "defraud not", wrong no man of his property, either by force or fraud, which none of the other evangelists have. Dr. Hammond, and others, think, that it is an explanation of the tenth command, "thou shalt not covet"; signifying, that a man should be so satisfied with his own condition, as not to desire another's goods, or, by any means, seek to lessen them to enlarge his own. "
O Lord, help us to not to focus so much on the outward things of this life, which are either perishing or will with the passage of time. Help us Lord, to seek You and Your kingdom, to be content with such things as You have given us. Even when the road is rough and troublesome, help us to remember that You are with us and You will work out Your good will and purpose in each of Your people.
Lord, help us not to be legalistic, religious or Pharisaical in our attitudes or behaviors. Lord, help us to remember that a great many of those who were learning and teaching the law, in continual attendance at Temple were routinely called hypocrites. Actors. Fakers. Eternally condemned, deceived into thinking their 'religious' attitudes, behaviors, etc. were going to allow them entrance into Your Kingdom.
O Lord, open our eyes to see where we are playing a part and not walking in truth, honor and integrity towards You and our fellow travelers. Lord, give us a heart that cries out to know You more intimately day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute. Cleanse us Your people and make us worthy to be called by Thy name.
And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
I smiled at the word usage - there seems to be a proliferation of word duplication the past few days. Sleep, weep, now good. Hmmm, perchance the word good is the same Greek word each time? Let me see...
Yep...each time in this passage good is G18 - A primary word; “good” (in any sense, often as noun): - benefit, good (-s, things), well. Compare G2570.
Compare to 2570? Hmmm...okay - G2570 - Of uncertain affinity; properly beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), that is, valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from G18, which is properly intrinsic).
Intrinsic - within.
Dictionary.com defines the word thus: of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent.
Poor young man - he thought he had done all that was necessary - only to find out that Jesus knew that he was attached to earthly wealth. AND the disciples marvel that the rich entering into the Kingdom of God would be similar to a camel passing through the eye of a needle!
The elevation of the wealthy (and the 'beautiful') is not just a common trait in our lives, but, I am sure throughout all of history. The wealthy and beautiful feast well, but where lieth their hearts? I know this does not mean that wealthy and/or beautiful people CAN NOT enter into the kingdom of God. My understanding would be that Jesus is emphasizing that it is not the external, but the internal which determines a person's final destination.
(This is obviously based upon HIS choosing them and giving one the gift of eternal life and the ability to believe and exercise faith in HIM.)
I thought the 3 lists in Matthew, Mark and Luke were interesting.
I did a table - it will not transfer, but hopefully this is close:
Matthew Mark Luke
Murder Adultery Adultery
Steal Kill Kill
False Witness Steal Steal
Honor Parents False Witness False Witness
Love Neighbor Defraud Not Honor Parents
Honor Parents
Those are all (except honoring parents) thou shalt NOT. :-)
I was curious as to the defraud not - that would appear to fall under not stealing or bearing false witness. E-sword search...
....defraud (G650) - to deprive or despoil.
Gill's commentary: "There is one precept, "defraud not", wrong no man of his property, either by force or fraud, which none of the other evangelists have. Dr. Hammond, and others, think, that it is an explanation of the tenth command, "thou shalt not covet"; signifying, that a man should be so satisfied with his own condition, as not to desire another's goods, or, by any means, seek to lessen them to enlarge his own. "
O Lord, help us to not to focus so much on the outward things of this life, which are either perishing or will with the passage of time. Help us Lord, to seek You and Your kingdom, to be content with such things as You have given us. Even when the road is rough and troublesome, help us to remember that You are with us and You will work out Your good will and purpose in each of Your people.
Lord, help us not to be legalistic, religious or Pharisaical in our attitudes or behaviors. Lord, help us to remember that a great many of those who were learning and teaching the law, in continual attendance at Temple were routinely called hypocrites. Actors. Fakers. Eternally condemned, deceived into thinking their 'religious' attitudes, behaviors, etc. were going to allow them entrance into Your Kingdom.
O Lord, open our eyes to see where we are playing a part and not walking in truth, honor and integrity towards You and our fellow travelers. Lord, give us a heart that cries out to know You more intimately day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute. Cleanse us Your people and make us worthy to be called by Thy name.
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