Matatiyahu 4:1–11 — Governed Under Testing
1 Then the Spirit led Yahusha into the desert to be tempted by Shatan, the accuser.
2 After He had fasted for forty days and forty nights, He was very hungry.
3 Then the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son of Aluah, command these stones to become bread.”
4 However, Yahusha answered and said, “It is written, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every Word that comes out of the mouth of Aluah.’”
5 Then the accuser brought Him to the Set-Apart City, and he set Him at the highest point of the Ahiykal.
6 He said to Yahusha, “If You are the Son of Aluah, throw Yourself down, because it is written, ‘I will command My messengers concerning You, and they will catch You in their hands, so that You will not hit Your foot against a stone.’”
7 Yahusha then said to him, “Again, it is written, ‘You do not tempt YAHUAH your Aluah.’”
8 The accuser then brought Yahusha to a very high mountain, and he showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their esteem.
9 He said to Yahusha, “I will give You all of these if You bow down and worship me.”
10 Yahusha said to him, “Go away Shatan, because it is written, ‘You shall worship YAHUAH your Aluah, and you will only serve Him.’”
11 Then the accuser left Him, and the messengers came and attended to Yahusha.
Matatiyahu 5:1–16 — Kingdom Character Made Visible
1 When Yahusha saw the crowds increasing, He went up on a mountain. Once He sat down, His disciples gathered close around Him.
2 He began teaching, saying,
3 “Favored are those who seem to have no hope, because the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
4 Favored are those who mourn, because they shall be comforted.
5 Favored are those who are humble, because they shall inherit the earth.
6 Favored are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because they will be fed until they are full.
7 Favored are those who show compassion, because they shall receive compassion.
8 Favored are those who are pure in heart, because they shall see Aluah.
9 Favored are the peacemakers, because they shall be called the children of Aluah.
10 Favored are those who have been persecuted for being righteous, because the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
11 Favored are those who are insulted, persecuted, and have all manner of evil things falsely said against them because of Me.
12 Be full of joy and gladness, because you have a great reward in Heaven. Remember, they persecuted the Prophets who came before you.
13 You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, how will it become salty again? It becomes good for nothing except to be thrown away and trampled under people’s feet.
14 You are the light of the world, a city set on top of a hill that cannot be hidden.
15 People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put the lamp on a stand, and it shines on everyone who is in the house.
16 In the same way, let your light shine before everyone so that they may see your good works, and then esteem your Father who is in Heaven.
Matatiyahu 5:43–48 — The Father’s Character Becomes the Pattern
43 You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.”
44 What I say to you is this, “Act with strength and compassion toward your enemies and pray for those who persecute you to change.”
45 This way, you will be acting as children of your Father, who is in Heaven. Remember, He makes the sun rise on the righteous and the unrighteous. He sends rain on the just and the unjust.
46 If you only love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even tax collectors do the same?
47 If you only greet your brothers and sisters, how are you different from anyone else? Isn’t that what the Guiym do as well?
48 Therefore, you should be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
Matatiyahu 6:24 — Who Is Master?
24 No one can serve two masters. You will either prioritize the One Master over others, or you will prioritize others over the One Master. You cannot serve both Aluah and money.
Matatiyahu 6:31–34 — Trust the Father’s Sight and Provision
31 Therefore, do not worry and say, “What will we eat?” or, “What will we drink?” or, “What will we wear?”
32 All the Guiym focus on these things. As for you, your heavenly Father knows that you need all of these things.
33 Therefore, seek His Kingdom and His righteousness first, then all these things will be given to you.
34 Stop worrying about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Matatiyahu 7:16–20 — Fruit Testifies
16 You will know them by the fruits they display. Do you gather grapes out of thorn bushes or figs from thistles?
17 Every good tree produces good fruit, but a rotten tree produces bad fruit.
18 A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a rotten tree cannot produce good fruit.
19 Every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
20 Therefore, you will know them by the fruits they produce.
Matatiyahu 7:21–23 — Profession Is Not Governance
21 Not everyone who says to Me, “Master, Master,” will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who obey the will of My Father who is in Heaven will enter Heaven.
22 On the day of judgment, many will say to Me, “Master, Master, didn’t we prophesy in Your Name, cast out demons in Your Name, and do many miracles in Your Name?”
23 Then I will say to them, “Get away from Me. You are workers of lawlessness. I never knew you.”
Matatiyahu 7:24–27 — What Remains When Tested
24 Everyone who hears My Words and follows them, will be like a wise person who built the foundation of their house on solid rock.
25 The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against the house. However, the house did not fall, because its foundation was built on a rock.
26 Everyone who hears My Words and does not do them, will be like a foolish person who built their house on sand.
27 The rain came down, the floods rose, and the winds blew and beat against the house. Then, the house fell down and was completely destroyed.”
