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Lithanus
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:39 am


From http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mathew 5&version=31

Matthew 5 New International Version (NIV)

The Beatitudes
1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Salt and Light
13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

The Fulfillment of the Law
17"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Murder
21"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother[ b ]will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,[c]' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.

23"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

25"Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.[d]

Adultery
27"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'[e] 28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.
Divorce
31"It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.'[f] 32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery.
Oaths
33"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.

An Eye for an Eye
38"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'[g] 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Love for Enemies
43"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor[h] and hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Footnotes:

1. Matthew 5:21 Exodus 20:13
2. Matthew 5:22 Some manuscripts brother without cause
3. Matthew 5:22 An Aramaic term of contempt
4. Matthew 5:26 Greek kodrantes
5. Matthew 5:27 Exodus 20:14
6. Matthew 5:31 Deut. 24:1
7. Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21
8. Matthew 5:43 Lev. 19:18
9. Matthew 5:44 Some late manuscripts enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you
PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:44 am


Lets start with verses 1-12 the Beatitdudes.

Who do you think Jesus is talking about in each verse?

What makes someone like those talked about in these verses?

What kind of persecution is being talked about here?

What makes something persecution?

Lithanus
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flineagle

PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:42 pm


(sorry, I thought I posted in here last week.)
I dont remember studying this chapter before but there are so many teachings in it. I am psyched to get a chance at studying it.

Quote:
Who do you think Jesus is talking about in each verse?
What makes someone like those talked about in these verses?

I think Jesus is talking about the way we, His followers, should be. He gives us all these guides and pictures of how we should act when we are walking in God.

Its funny how many of the verses call us to be humble and serving. we don't necessarily consider that when we think of being a 'warrior for christ'. but this is the way God calls us to fight... by loving others and seeking righteousness.
PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:07 pm


Yeah, our guild name is a bit of a oxymoron. But like you said, we don't fight in the same way stereotypical warriors fight. Ours is a different kind of battle.

Lithanus
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flineagle

PostPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:21 am


Quote:
What kind of persecution is being talked about here?
What makes something persecution?


I think persecution can vary from mild to lethal. I heard that the prophets were persecuted but I have yet to read about it. The disciples were persecuted, they were chased out of cities, imprisoned, beat, stoned and killed. the same happens to parts of the church today.

When I was in elementary I often felt persecuted. I was ignored and called bad names and people gave me a really hard time for living a chrisitan life. Even in highschool people mocked me, they argued about my faith and tried to make me feel inferior. It was nothing like what the disciples went through but I sure felt persecuted.

online, the free dictionary by farlex defines persecution as being oppressed or harassed with ill-treatment. I feel that anything as simple as people discouraging and mocking you and as complex as imprisoning you or mudering you falls under persecution.

when I was young I only knew that christiens were persecuted, but as I grew I learned that every group or organization in the world faces some sort of persecution. Once you stand up for a cause it seems there are always people who will want to hold you down.
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