First Commandment
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven

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Jesus His Commandment

  • Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven
  • Matthew 5:12

    This Primary Bible reference is a unique Bible reference according to the words of Jesus, which best summarizes this step.

Commandment category: First Commandment

All Jesus His steps can be grouped into the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament (Exodus 20).

Direct Bible References

Extra direct Bible references which expands or explain the same step.

  • Psalms 1:1-3 (Author: 'David')
  • Psalms 34:3 (Author: 'David')
  • Psalms 34:13 (Author: 'David')
  • Zephaniah 3:14 (Author: 'Zephaniah')
  • Zechariah 9:9 (Author: 'Zechariah')
  • Luke 1:14 (Author: 'Angel')
  • Romans 15:10 (Author: 'Paul')
  • Philippians 2:17-18 (Author: 'Paul')
  • Philippians 4:4 (Author: 'Paul')
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (Author: 'Paul')
  • 1 Peter 4:13 (Author: 'Peter')

Indirect Bible References

Extra, more indirect Bible references, relating to the same step.

  • Psalms 5:12-13 (Author: 'David')
  • Psalms 119:16 (Author: 'David')
  • Song of Solomon 1:4 (Author: 'Solomon')
  • Luke 1:46-47 (Author: 'Mary')
  • Luke 10:17-20 (Author: 'Jesus')
  • Romans 12:12 (Author: 'Paul')
  • Galatians 3:1 (Author: 'Paul')

Example Bible References

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Wisdom Bible References

Wisdom Bible references will relate to one of the Wisdom Literare Books from the Old Testament.


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Duplicate Bible References

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Legend

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  • A related Bible reference to the step which is negative, something you should not do
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is both positive and negative
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is positive, something you should do or learn from
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is not yet determined positive or negative
  • Author: Indicates the known author from this Bible reference
  • OT Law nr: Jewish tradition teached that there are 613 commandments or mitzvot in the Torah. We list the Number, based on a chronological order (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numeri, Deuteronomium).
  • Rambam Title: This is the commandment, as an interpretation of Rambam (commonly known as Maimonides)
  • Rambam Coding: The coding refers to the commandments layout of Rambam. Rabbi Chafetz Chayim wrote a book with all the commandments which can still be observed today. The book is called 'The Concise Book of Mitzvoth'
    • CCA means a positive mitzwe (which can now also be carried out outside of Israel).
    • CCN is the negative mitzwe (which can now also be carried out outside of Israel).
    • CCI means that this mitzvah can only be performed in the State of Israel.

Who came up with this "613 Mitzvot"?

Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, His full name was Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon. His name formed the acronym as "The Rambam" was born on the 14th of Nisan 4895 (30th March 1135) and he died on the 20th of Tevet of 4965 (Dec. 13 1204). The Rambam was one of the most saught after individuals of his time. Not only as a Halachic authority, but also within the secular world of kings and sultans, for his vast knowledge of secular medecines was outstanding. When writting the Mishna Torah, Ramban reviewed the Torah's Mitzvot, and he itemized them. He seperated the positive and negative mitzvot, listed them, all 613, and discussed them.

"Joy is a good feeling in the sool, produced by the holy spirit, as he causes us to see the beauty of Christ, in His Word and in His work"

Quote by: John Piper


Drawings

Jenske Visser -

Artist: Jenske Visser

Superbook

Superbook - Paul and Silas

Joy is down in the dumps because she’s due to have a her tonsils out. Superbook whisks the kids away to Philippi, where they encounter Paul and Silas preaching and being arrested for casting out a demon. Joy watches Paul’s behavior as he and Silas sing praises to God in prison! Paul and Silas are miraculously freed from prison by an earthquake, then share the Gospel with the jailer and his family. They believe and are baptized as believers in Jesus! Joy returns home and vows to try and be joyful even in the most dire circumstances, like Paul and Silas!


Watch now on: Superbook

Songs

Micah Tyler - Amen
Point Of Grace - How You Live
MerceMe - I can only imagine

Blogs

John Piper - Jesus and the journey to joy

A six part study with John Piper

Questions

Share your hearts together by discussing the following questions:
  • Is there anything you don't understand within this step?
  • Wat appeals to you about all Bible references and resources?
  • How do you apply this step in your life or do you experience any boundaries?