matthew 5:12 reflection

(Luther, Epist. "THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW" The Beatitudes - I (5:3-12) INTRODUCTION 1. (Beza.) The phrase alludes to the fact that, in Jewish history, the mass of the nation — the. Quisquis volens detrahit famae meae, nolens addit mercedi meae, saith Augustine. 12.Rejoice and be exceeding glad — This verse may be most easily explained by reversing the order of its clauses. Sufficient to the day is the evil…, Matthew 7:15 "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." The meekness the SON of God pronounced blessed, is the meekness inwrought in the soul, by the gracious influence of GOD the HOLY GHOST. And many it is to be feared, by what we behold in the world, are poor in this life, and will be poor to all eternity in the life to come, But the poor in spirit, means poor in soul concerns. ” When John the Baptist questions whether Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus replies, “ The good news is preached to the poor ” (Matthew 11:5). For the prophets too were persecuted by the fathers of these people in the same way as they will shortly be. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad. Matthew 5:1-12 (NIV) The Beatitudes. Have you read and do you agree to our privacy policy? The chance to preach four Sundays in a row on the Sermon on the Mount may seem to be less an opportunity and more like a burden. And it is his regenerated members of whom he saith, the LORD will beautify the meek with salvation. And, Matthew tells us that the death of Bethlehem's babes is no less a part of God's plan. The idle reasonings of the Papists, about the word reward, which is here used, are easily refuted: for there is not (as they dream) a mutual relation between the reward and merit, but the promise of the reward is free. Share on Twitter. Matthew’s is a teaching Gospel. Reflection In this verse, the L…, Today’s Gospel But Jesus beheld them, and said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. And the more to animate them to suffer with joyfulness, and to support them under all their reproaches and persecutions, it is added; for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you; as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Zechariah, and others; which shows, that what should befall them was no new and strange thing, but what had been the lot of the most eminent servants of God in former ages. * [9:9–17] In this section the order is the same as that of Mk 2:13–22. His disciples came to him, – Matthew 16:6 Reflection In what co…, Today’s Gospel Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Matthew 5:13-16 teach the relation of the disciples, as thus described, to the world, under the two figures of salt and light. Matthew 11:29. Matthew 18:1-5 . 12. ὁ μισθὸς ὑμ.] Christ regards his people as the salt of the earth and as the light of the world. Joy, gladness in the highest measure is possible, an irrepressible exhibition of exultation is expected of Christ's followers. However, even so, people cannot bear to leave God; this is the significance of God’s conquest of people, and this is God’s glory.”“This is just as in the stage of Jesus’ work; He could only be glorified among those Pharisees who persecuted Him. Matthew 5:13-16 . Share on Facebook. Nehemiah 8:10) Thus George Roper, at his coming to the stake, let a great leap. At present He is speaking with positive confidence in His disciples, and showing them what kind of people they are and must be. Matthew 5:12. . He was nailed to the cross and had redeemed us sinners. The reward of the saints I. He’s greater than foreign kings, foreign Queens, Israel’s prophets, Israel’s kings, Israel’s wise men, Israel’s temple, Israel’s religious leaders, Israel’s Mediator. Xavier Dias OP on Lk. Read his fascinating brief biography - Henry Alford and Phil Johnson's related comments/p>. 3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the a publican; James the son of Alphæus, and Lebbæus, whose surname was Thaddæus; 4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also a betrayed him. In this passage, Christ firmly underscored the principle motive undergirding human submissiveness to God. Lawrence Saunders took the stake to which he should be chained in his arms, and kissed it, saying, "Welcome the cross of Christ; welcome everlasting life." Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. For so did they persecute This was expressly added, that the apostles might not expect to triumph without exertion and without a contest, and might not fail, when they encountered persecutions. Jesus opens his ministry in Luke 4:16-18 by reading from Isaiah 61:1, saying that he has come “ to preach the gospel to the poor. Each of the Beatitudes begins with a reference to those who are blessed, in connection to some behavior or attitude. Commentary on Matthew 5:3-12 (Read Matthew … for so. — reviled the prophets, and persecuted the righteous few. Saints must not expect their reward here, but hereafter, when God himself will be their reward; he will be all in all; Christ and all his glory, glory and all the riches of it will be the reward of the inheritance, and which must needs be a "great" one. Turn to Matthew 16 as we look at Jesus’ warning to His disciples to beware of poisoned religion. We must advert once more to the phrases, on my account, or, on account of the Son of Man, (Luke 6:22;) and lying, shall speak every evil word against you; that he who suffers persecution for his own fault (1 Peter 2:20) may not forthwith boast that he is a martyr of Christ, as the Donatists, in ancient times, were delighted with themselves on this single ground, that the magistrates were against them. When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Malachi 4:6. From the saints of times past to the Christians of today, they have experienced persecution. He taught them what was the evil they should abhor, and what the good they should seek and abound in. Have you ever had an “epiphany?” When was the last time you had an “epiphany?” An “epiphany” may simply be a sudden realization or a moment of clarity. The witnesses for unwelcome truths have never had, anywhere or at any time, a light or easy task. 12. The notion commonly entertained, of making out nine distinct beatitudes, is too frivolous to need a long refutation. Consider its preciousness. ‘An expression,’ as De Wette observes, ‘taken from our earthly commerce, and applied to spiritual things;’ in which however we must remember, that the principal reference is to God as the giver, and not to us as the deservers: see the parable above cited, where the μισθός is not what was earned, but what was covenanted. For great is your reward in heaven - That is, your reward will be great in the future world. How early did martyrdom come into the world! They have an ever-brightening prospect. The tiger is said to be enraged with the smell of sweet odours; so are the wicked of the world with the fragrance of God’s graces. But Christ pronounces those only to be happy who are employed in defending a righteous cause. What will it be, then, when they shall have crowns on their heads and palms in their hands; when they shall come to that general assembly ( πανηγυρις), Hebrews 12:23, and have all the court of heaven to meet and entertain them; when they shall "follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth," Revelation 14:4, and have places given them to walk among those that stand by, Zechariah 3:7; (that is, among the seraphim, as the Chaldee paraphrast expoundeth it), among the angels of Heaven? Those prophets were ‘blessed ones’ as well. Matthew 7:12) are a typical example for the disciples. The Gospel of Jesus Christ | Gospel for Today, Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. On All Saints Sunday we remember and celebrate how we have been knit together into the mystical body of our Lord Jesus Christ November 1, 2020 All Saints’ Day Hope Lutheran Church Rev. The first feature of character the Lord takes notice of them is, that they are poor in spirit, not poor in pocket; for outward circumstances, either in poverty or riches, have nothing to do with inward grace. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. for great is your reward, not of debt, but of grace; for our light and momentary afflictions are not worthy to be compared with an eternal and exceeding weight of glory; where there is no proportion, there can be no merit: especially, when it is given to us on the behalf of Christ to suffer, Philippians 1:29. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Luke 6:25: Woe unto you that laugh — in opposition to the penitents of Matthew 5:4. Algerius, Christ’s prisoner, thus dated his letter, "from the Delectable Orchard of the Leonine prison." The more we suffer with and for Christ, the more glory we shall have with and from Christ. 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude Revelation. II. It meets and satisfies the yearning of the saints here. "Why," quoth Foster, "thou fool, dost thou rejoice in whipping?" 6 “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. This is how. "And, indeed," said Bradford, "I thank God more for this prison than of any parlour, yea, than of any pleasure that ever I had, for in it I find God my most sweet God always." κατεργάζεται, 2 Corinthians 4:17, and remarks thereon. Lectionary Reflections on Matthew 5:13-16 February 6, 2011. 3) Reflection • Here, in Chapter 18 of the Gospel of Matthew begins the fourth great discourse on the New Law, the discourse on the community. The True Reason Why Job Cursed the Day of His Birth, How to Overcome Trials and Tribulations in Life, Daily Devotionals Bring You Closer to God. Share on Twitter. But we may take it as giving a co-ordinate reason for joy = ye are in good company. Can All the Believers in God Enter the Kingdom of Heaven? 1 Peter 4:3. On the conception of μισθός, which κατὰ χάριν λογίζεται (Romans 4:4), comp. William Walsey was so desirous to glorify God with his suffering, that being wonderful sore tormented in prison with toothache, he feared nothing more than that he should depart before the day of his execution (which he called his glad day) were come. They are proved to be so by adoption and grace. [4] We personally acknowledge our spiritual bankruptcy before God. saith our Saviour to the Pharisees, whom he bids (by an irony) to fill up the measure of their fathers, Matthew 23:32-34; and foretelling that they shall deal so by the apostles (whom he there calleth, according to the custom of that country, prophets, wise men, and scribes), he demandeth of those serpents and brood of vipers how they can escape those treasures and hoards of wrath they have been so long in heaping? The hope of the great reward was very strong in the early church. Nothing but the consciousness of innocence, and the presence of God, could bear up the sufferers in the midst of these trials; and the flame, therefore, kindled to consume the martyr, has also been a bright light, showing the truth and power of the gospel of Jesus. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. The law of "eye for eye" was intended to limit violence and revenge. Sadly they too will arise. When the chain was put about Alice Driver’s neck: "Oh," said she, "here is a goodly neckerchief, blessed be God for it." The reward will come after this life is over and the victims have been admitted into heaven. Before you not only in time but in vocation and destiny. To me the parable of the lost sheep seems reversed in today’s world, as the ninety-nine seem lost, not the one. 2020 01 10 Reflection 751 (Fr. Not the same as in Matthew 5:3, &c. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad - `exult' [ agalliasthe (Greek #21)]. See what St Paul witnesseth of himself, and think the like of the rest, 2 Corinthians 6:5. v. 12. Had CHRIST meant the mere moral virtue of meekness, such as it is called of the Stoic; who so much esteemed as the Romans and the Lacedemonians of old? 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. And graciously the Lord JESUS here declares all such shall not hunger in vain. But if salt loses its taste, with what … To get our update daily reflections, please visit www.mycatholicjourney.org. It will be nothing new for the Lord"s disciples to be treated unjustly, for the righteous prophets were thus treated in forme• years. THE RELATION OF THE DISCIPLES TO THE WORLD, for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Please read and agree to our privacy policy below to start chatting with us. But the words were, we can hardly doubt, true of the prophetic order as a whole. Like Paul they cry out, Oh! Hence, the crown of martyrdom has been thought to be the brightest that any of the redeemed shall wear; and hence many of the early Christians sought to become martyrs, and threw themselves in the way of their persecutors, that they might be put to death. We have here the practical application of the foregoing principles to those disciples who sat listening to them, and to their successors in all time. Matthew 5:12 Great is your reward. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit,… Hebrews 11:26-27. They are my best friends who speak worst of me. A reference to the book of life (Fritzsche, Gratz), Philippians 4:3, Revelation 3:5; Revelation 20:15; Revelation 21:27, Daniel 12:1, is not yielded by the text, which only presents the idea that the reward is laid, up in heaven until the future communication of it, which begins with the establishment of the kingdom, and therefore not ἔσται, but ἐστί, is to be supplied; and this is to be taken not as irrespective of time (de Wette), but as present. Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Reflection ~ The world entices us with convenience, pleasures of all types, the desire to possess, and a different definition of love than we knew when we were more innocent. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. How can we welcome the Lord and gain the chance to be protected by God? He says that if someone hits you, don't just hit them no harder than they did, but, instead, he says to let them hit you again. 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