Obey God

Tempting Yeshua

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.

“All these Kingdoms I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”

First question: does Satan have the authority to offer Yeshua the Kingdoms of the World?

He does. This goes back to when Adam and Eve submitted to Satan's authority in the garden. By doing that they decided who they were going to obey. At that point in time, the kingship of the world which was originally given to Adam. Remember God said to Adam: he was to rule over all creation. But by sinning in the Garden, that authority transferred over to Satan.

Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’

Matthew 4:8

Why did Yeshua say this to Satan? Because Yeshua know God's Law aka the Law of Torah. This law is very specific about idol worship and following Gods who are not the Creator of the Universe.

Dueteronomy 6

Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.

Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you; for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a jealous God and his anger will burn against you, and he will destroy you from the face of the land.

Do not put the Lord your God to the test as you did at Massah.

Be sure to keep the commands of the Lord your God and the stipulations and decrees he has given you.

Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight, so that it may go well with you and you may go in and take over the good land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors, thrusting out all your enemies before you, as the Lord said.

Deuteronomy 6 is a significant chapter in the Torah, focusing on the importance of the Israelites' relationship with God and the need to uphold the Lord's commandments.

Here’s a summary of its key points:

1. The Shema (Verses 4-9): The chapter begins with the central declaration of Jewish faith, the Shema: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." This is followed by a command to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. The Israelites are instructed to keep these words close, teaching them to their children, discussing them at home and on the road, binding them on their hands, and placing them on the doorposts of their homes and gates.

2. Obedience and Remembrance (Verses 10-19): The Israelites are reminded that when they enter the Promised Land and enjoy its prosperity, they must not forget the LORD who delivered them from slavery in Egypt. They are commanded to fear the LORD, serve Him, and not follow other gods. Obedience to God's commandments is emphasized as the key to their well-being and prosperity.

3. Teaching Future Generations (Verses 20-25): The chapter concludes with instructions on teaching future generations about the significance of the commandments and the history of Israel's deliverance from Egypt. Parents are encouraged to explain that obedience to God's law is a response to His mighty acts and is essential for their continued well-being and righteousness.

Overall, Deuteronomy 6 emphasizes the importance of loving and obeying God, passing on His commandments to future generations, and maintaining a strong relationship with Him as the source of all blessings.