John 16:7b-8 For if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. When He comes, He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment. Yeshua is continuing to explain what will happen after His crucifixion. He tells us that it…
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Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Pharisees and Torah scholars, you shall never enter the kingdom of heaven! Yeshua is making a statement. His intent is to point out how futile it is to even attempt to “enter the kingdom of heaven” on the basis of “your…
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Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Pharisees and Torah scholars, you shall never enter the kingdom of heaven! Yeshua is about to explain what he means by this verse. The next few verses go into great detail, as He explains what He means by righteousness that “exceeds.”…
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Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Do you remember why this verse is in quotes? These are the words of Yeshua, as quoted in the book of Matthew. From Matthew 5:3 to this verse, there are eight Beatitudes. But, I…
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Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Yeshua spoke these words as part of His Sermon on the Mount. Have you been following what He has been saying? Yeshua’s words are turning the world upside down. First, each of the Beatitudes begins with the Greek word,…
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