Imperative: Matthew 6.16-17 not be like the hypocrites; anoint, wash
Context
Mat 6:16 “And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
Mat 6:17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
Mat 6:18 that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Mat 6:17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
Mat 6:18 that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
GREEK VERBS:
V-PMA-2P = Verb – Tense: Present/Mood: Imperative/Voice: Active – Person: 2nd Person Plural
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| 3522 [e] nēsteuēte νηστεύητε , you fast V-PSA-2P |
| 3361 [e] mē μὴ not Adv |
| 1096 [e] ginesthe γίνεσθε be V-PMM/P-2P |
| 5613 [e] hōs ὡς like Adv |
| 3588 [e] hoi οἱ the Art-NMP |
| 5273 [e] hypokritai ὑποκριταὶ , hypocrites N-NMP |
V-AMA-2S = Verb – Tense: Aorist/Mood: Imperative/Voice: Active – Person: 2nd Person Singular
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| 218 [e] aleipsai ἄλειψαί anoint V-AMM-2S |
| 4771 [e] sou σου your PPro-G2S |
| 3588 [e] tēn τὴν – Art-AFS |
| 2776 [e] kephalēn κεφαλὴν , head N-AFS |
| 2532 [e] kai καὶ and Conj |
| 3588 [e] to τὸ the Art-ANS |
| 4383 [e] prosōpon πρόσωπόν face N-ANS |
| 4771 [e] sou σου of you PPro-G2S |
| 3538 [e] nipsai νίψαι , wash V-AMM-2S |
Context:
Mat 6:16 “And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites,
Mat 6:17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
Command text.
S.O.W. QUESTIONS
S. What does it say?
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O. What does it say that I need to obey?
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W. Who needs to hear this? Generally? Specifically?
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DISCERNMENT QUESTIONS
What gets your attention?
What human needs or problems relate to the text?
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What is it like to have that problem?
What other resources connect to this idea?
What is the solution suggested in the text, if there is one?
What would a camera see if the solution was implemented in my life, in my family’s life, or in my church or community?
What are the steps that I would take on Monday to implement that solution?
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CONTEXTUALIZING QUESTIONS
What does this say to my context as a …
…. person?
… follower of Jesus?
… to a church?
… to a community – my neighbors?
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RESOURCES
What are the commands of Jesus Christ which we need to obey? In disciple-making, Jesus commanded the following in Matthew 28:20: “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you…” What are the commands that we are to follow and teach others as identified by Jesus’ use of the imperative mood in the Greek?
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Footnotes:
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What are the commands of Jesus Christ which we need to obey? In disciple-making, Jesus commanded the following in Matthew 28:20: “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you…” What are the commands that we are to follow and teach others as identified by Jesus’ use of the imperative mood in the Greek?
This is an anchor post, the purpose of which is to begin a conversation. Please add value by sharing stories, personal experiences, quotes (with sources) and questions for discussion in the comments. (Some comments may be incorporated into the original post.)
Footnotes:
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