Category: Commands of Yeshua the Messiah

Yeshua’s statement “Let the dead bury their own dead” is one of His most striking and challenging teachings about discipleship. It appears in Matthew 8:21–22 and Luke 9:59–60. In Matthew 8:21–22, a disciple says: Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. But Yeshua said unto him, Follow Me; and let the dead … Continue reading [CYM] 45.0 Let the Dead Bury Their Own Dead

Yeshua consistently taught that mercy is a defining trait of those who belong to God’s kingdom. To be merciful is to reflect the very character of God, who is “rich in mercy” (Ephesians 2:4) and compassionate toward the undeserving. In Luke 6:36, Yeshua gives a direct command: Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also … Continue reading [CYM] 44.0 Be Merciful

Yeshua placed special value on children, both as individuals and as symbols of the humility and trust required to enter the kingdom of God. His command to welcome and not hinder children reveals His heart for the vulnerable and His vision for true discipleship. In Matthew 19:14, when the disciples tried to send children away, … Continue reading [CYM] 43.0 Welcome and Do Not Hinder the Little Children to come unto Me