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Marvin Vincent · Citado em PreceptAustin
Mateus 22
Vincent - Images on coins were not approved by the Jews. Out of respect to this prejudice none of the earlier Herods had his own image impressed on them. Herod Agrippa I., who murdered James and imprisoned Peter, introduced the practice. The coin shown to Christ must either have been struck in Rome, or else was one of the Tetrarch Philip, who was the first to introduce the image of Caesar on strictly Jewish coins. ( Word Studies in the New Testament)
Mateus 22
Vincent on lawyer - "Not legal practioners, but interpreters and doctors of the Mosaic law." Augustus Neander - "He was one of the nomikoi (lawyers), who, as we have said,… differed from the Pharisees in occupying themselves more with the original writings of Scripture than with the traditions."teachers of the law POSB - Lawyer (nomikos): a profession of laymen who studied, taught, interpreted, and dealt with the practical questions of Jewish law. They were a special group within the profession commonly called Scribes (see Mark 12:28). They functioned both in the court and synagogues (see Lu. 7:30; 10:25; 11:45, 46, 52; 14:3; Tit. 3:13). They apparently dealt more with the study and interpretation of the law. (Borrow Luke Commentary The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible) Zodhiates - Lawyers appear together with the Pharisees in Luke 7:30 and 14:3. Apparently they were from among the Pharisees (Matt. 22:35) and with the scribes (Mark 12:28; Luke 10:25; 11:45, 46, 52) and were experts in the Mosaic law. In all places where the word is employed and legal questions come into consideration, the scribes appear as authorities in questions concerning prophecy (Matt. 2:4; 13:52). It may be inferred that “scribes” is a generic name, and the nomikoí, lawyers, are the specialized ones skilled in law and jurisprudence of the Law of Moses. (Borrow The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament) NOMIKOS - 9V - Matt. 22:35; Lk. 7:30; Lk. 10:25; Lk. 11:45; Lk. 11:46; Lk. 11:52; Lk. 14:3; Tit. 3:9; Tit. 3:13 Loving God with Your Mind By Michael Duduit Scripture: Luke 2:17 with Matthew 22:35–37: But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Introduction: This is the season of jingling bells and jangled nerves. The rush and expense of the holidays often leave us with little time to do what Mary did—to ponder these things in our hearts. We become too preoccupied to think. But thinking is a very God-ordained activity. Jesus said we should love the Lord our God with all our . . . minds. So this morning, at the onset of this great season, let’s get a grip on our perspectives by looking at the Lord’s great commandment as recorded in Matthew 22:35–37. Elsewhere in Scripture Jesus quoted the “Shema” as it appears in Deuteronomy 6:5. But here He altered it slightly to say we should love God with our minds. Maybe the particular Pharisee to whom He was speaking was proud of his mental agility, and he needed to understand that his mind was meant for devotion to God. What, then, does it mean to love God with your mind? The word translated “mind” was a common Greek term, dianoia, conveying several ideas: 1. Loving God with Your Mind Involves Your Intellect. A common meaning of this word involves human thought or intellect. The ability to reason is a gift of God, and using that gift is an act of worship, as we see through Mary’s example. If God deserves our best—our greatest love, our deepest commitment, our highest service—that is no less true of our minds. Sometimes we’re tempted to produce less than the best our minds can deliver. For example, there’s the young person in school who feels pressure not to be “the brain” in class. Some kids say it’s not cool to be academic achievers. Then there are those who expect God to directly reveal everything, and they don’t use their minds to adequately process His Word. Others fear intellectual pursuits because they’re afraid they might learn something damaging to their faith. Real education, however, doesn’t harm a person’s faith because all truth is God’s truth. What can damage young people are the secular, materialistic presuppositions of many university faculties. It’s possible to use our minds to try to create thrones for ourselves, bowing before the altar of ego. That’s why it’s essential to let Scripture be our guide; The Bible is our judge, not the other way around. God calls us to use our intellect to His glory. 2. Loving God with Your Mind Involves Your Attitudes. Another common use of dianoia involved a “way of thought” or “disposition”—a person’s attitudes and perspectives about life. Hugh Downs observed, “A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.” Much of what we accomplish in life is determined by our attitudes. When we come to faith in Christ, we receive a new mind, new thoughts, new attitudes. In fact, the Greek word for repentance, metanoia, literally means “a change of mind.” As Christians, we think differently about life and have a new attitude because Christ lives in us. Our attitudes are reflected in things we say and do. Can you imagine saying, “Sure he’s flunking all his classes, but he has such a good attitude about school!” That makes as much sense as Linus telling Charlie Brown, “I love humanity. It’s people I can’t stand!” What is on the inside—the kind of person we truly are—will inevitably surface in our words and actions. Are you loving God with your attitudes? Do you have an attitude of loving concern toward others? 3. Loving God with Your Mind Involves Your Will. Several ancient writers used the word dianoia to describe the will. Loving God with your mind means placing your will under His control. It doesn’t mean you won’t have to make any decisions; but it does mean you’ll seek to make decisions that honor God. No decision has greater consequences than how we’ll respond to Christ’s call. Surrendering your life to His lordship means accepting His authority over your life. We accept His rule and agree to submit ourselves in obedience to His will. Conclusion: In Matthew 27:22, Pilate asked, “What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” That may be the most important question posed in the entire Bible, and it is a question which can only be answered with a decision. If you’ve never given your life to Christ, you can make that decision right now and propel your life forward in a new direction. Matthew 22:36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” KJV Matthew 22:36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? BGT Matthew 22:36 διδάσκαλε, ποία ἐντολὴ μεγάλη ἐν τῷ νόμῳ; NET Matthew 22:36 "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" CSB Matthew 22:36 "Teacher, which command in the law is the greatest?" ESV Matthew 22:36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" NIV Matthew 22:36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" NLT Matthew 22:36 "Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?" NRS Matthew 22:36 "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" NJB Matthew 22:36 'Master, which is the greatest commandment of the Law?' NAB Matthew 22:36 "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" YLT Matthew 22:36 'Teacher, which is the great command in the Law?' MIT Matthew 22:36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?" GWN Matthew 22:36 "Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in Moses' Teachings?" Mt 5:19,20 15:6 23:23,24 Ho 8:12 Mk 12:28-33 Lu 11:42 Related Passages: Mark 12:28+ One of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, “What commandment is the foremost of all?” Luke 10:25-28+ (A DIFFERENT ENCOUNTER BUT SAME SUBJECT) And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” 27 And he answered, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” 28 And He said to him, “You have answered correctly; DO THIS AND YOU WILL LIVE.” THE FIRST AND THE GREATEST Teacher (didaskalos), which is the great commandment in the Law - While "Teacher" was normally spoken as an honorable title reserved for distinguished rabbis, this lawyer came not to be taught but to test. The Talmud said, “The one who teaches the law shall gain a seat in the academy on high.” And if we compare the parallel in Mark 12:28+ it appears this lawyer had at least some component of respect for Jesus. Twice Jesus calls Himself Teacher (Mt 26:18, Jn 13:13-14). He is referred to as Teacher by His disciples (Mk 4:38; 9:38; 13:1; Lk 7:40; 21:7), by the Pharisees (Mt 8:19, 12:38), by Pharisees and Herodians (Mt 22:16); Sadducees (Mk 12:19), a teacher of the law (Mk 12:32), Jewish deceivers (Lk 20:21); the rich young ruler (Lk 18:18), tax collectors (Lk 3:12) and His friend Martha (Jn 11:28). As an aside someone has said our great Teacher writes many of His best lessons on the blackboard of affliction. The Jews were fond of classifying the commandments as great and small, or weighty and light. (cf Mt 23:23.) In Mark the word Foremost signifies "First in rank and importance." (Robertson) In regard to Matthew's version