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From Deuteronomy The writer of Matthew quotes from Deuteronomy 6:5, 6:16, 8:3, and 10:20. These four quotes cover topics on: the greatest of all the commandments (6:5), not tempting God (6:16), man does not live by bread alone (8:3), fear “the Lord” your God (Matthew says worship in place of fear) (10:20) . Topic: The … Continue reading Matthew’s Torah Quotes – Part 4 – Deuteronomy
LOOKING OUT FROM THE WALL AT THE TEMPLE MOUNT From Leviticus Topic: To not swear falsely using the Lords name Leviticus teaches us: And you shall not swear by My name falsely, so that you profane the name of your God: I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:12 Both Rashi and Nachmanides agree that this commandment … Continue reading Matthew’s Torah Quotes – Part 3/ Leviticus
ZION GATE From Exodus Topic: The ten commandments The first verse of chapter 20 of Matthew says that God spoke these words. The following verses are what we refer to as the ten commandments, beginning with verses 2 through 14 (Jewish Bible) or 17 (in the Christian Bible). These are repeated again in Deuteronomy. I … Continue reading Matthew quotes from Exodus – part 2
Matthew’s Torah Quotes: Part 1 - Genesis From Genesis Topic: Divorce Jesus is approached in Matthew 19 about divorce, is it permissible to divorce for any reason? He uses the Torah for his answer. Genesis 1:27 God created mankind (Hebrew – adam, - translates as mankind) both male (Hebrew - zacar – translates as male) … Continue reading Matthew quotes from Genesis – part 1
Tzion Gate - Jerusalem The purpose of this article is not to be an extensive report on all the “in's ‘n outs” of the New Testament. But instead present an overview of some interesting information that most people may not be aware of, including the order of the books/letters, dates, and the authors. The New … Continue reading The New Testament – some controversial facts & figures
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