First Commandment
Whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven

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Jesus His Commandment

  • Whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven
  • Matthew 5:19

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

Negative commandments:
  • Do not set aside one of the least of these commands
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.

  • Deuteronomy 11:18-21 (Author: 'Moses')
  • Joshua 1:8 (Author: 'HEERE')
  • 1 Kings 2:1-4 (Author: 'David')
  • 1 Kings 6:12 (Author: 'HEERE')
  • 2 Kings 21:8 (Author: 'HEERE')
  • Psalms 112:1 (Author: 'Unknown')
  • Jeremiah 7:23 (Author: 'Jeremiah')
  • Jeremiah 16:10-11 (Author: 'Jeremiah')
  • Malachi 4:4 (Author: 'HEERE')
  • Matthew 19:17 (Author: 'Jesus')
  • Matthew 28:19 (Author: 'Jesus')
  • John 14:15 (Author: 'Jesus')
  • John 14:21 (Author: 'Jesus')
  • John 14:23 (Author: 'Jesus')
  • 1 Corinthians 9:20-21 (Author: 'Paul')
  • Hebrews 10:16 (Author: 'Unknown')
  • 2 John 1:6 (Author: 'John')
  • Revelation 22:14 (Author: 'Jesus')

Indirect Bible References

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

  • 2 Chronicles 12:1 (Author: 'Rehoboam')
  • Isaiah 2:2-3 (Author: 'Isaiah')
  • Jeremiah 7:5-7 (Author: 'Jeremiah')
  • Ezekiel 5:5-8 (Author: 'HEERE')
  • Ezekiel 20:11 (Author: 'HEERE')
  • Ezekiel 37:24 (Author: 'Israel and the gentiles')
  • Micah 4:1-2 (Author: 'Micah')
  • Malachi 4:4 (Author: 'HEERE')
  • Luke 16:17 (Author: 'Jesus')
  • Galatians 6:2 (Author: 'Paul')
  • Ephesians 5:1 (Author: 'Paul')
  • Hebrews 5:11-14 (Author: 'Unknown')
  • James 1:25 (Author: 'James')

OT Law Bible References

Old Testament Law Bible references which will relate to OT Commandments (Jewish tradition teached that there are 613 commandments or mitzvot in the Torah).

  • Deuteronomy 6:7 (OT Law nr: '419', Rambam Title: 'To learn Torah and to teach it', Rambam Coding: 'CCA14' )
  • Deuteronomy 31:19 (OT Law nr: '612', Rambam Title: 'That every person shall write a scroll of the Torah for himself', Rambam Coding: 'CCA15' )

Example Bible References

In these Bible references you will find examples and testimonies how this step was being executed.


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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

Another Bible reference to more or less the same as the primary, direct or indirect, with not much new information, although it will confirm the same Bible references:


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Study Bible References

Extra Bible references (most often larger parts of Bible books) which are good for extra study on this step:


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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.

"Jesus was not creating a new area of ethics here, He was simply drawing out implications in OT law."

Quote by: Roy. E. Gane


Drawings

Jenske Visser -

Artist: Jenske Visser

Superbook

Superbook - The 10 commandments

The Quantum family along with Joy and Gizmo are enjoying a family camp out when Chris secretly decides it’ll be more adventurous to ignore the rules laid down by his parents and the park ranger. His flagrant disregard causes Superbook to send our dynamic trio on a trip back in time so they can learn that rules are in place to protect you — not to make your life no fun!


Watch now on: Superbook

Short Movies

The Bible Project - The Law

Have you ever wondered why there are so many ancient biblical laws in the first books of the Bible? What are modern readers supposed to do with them, and why are some of them so odd? In this video, we explore why the laws were given to ancient Israel and how they fit into the overall storyline of the Bible.

Songs

Aaron Williams - As I Go Your Way
Sons of Korah - Psalm 1

Blogs

John Piper - You Cannot Obey God Without God

Knowing how weak and sinful we are, how do we set about obeying the hundreds of commands in the Bible? We know we cannot obey in our strength, and yet the Bible expects us to obey. In ten minutes, John Piper explores what it means to be born again, and how it happens to someone. This is part 1 of the 6 part series titled, What Jesus Demands of the World.

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?