Bits of Torah Truths – #Torah Concept in the NT: Command to Rejoice – Episode 699

Bits of Torah Truths – #Torah Concept in the NT: Command to Rejoice – Episode 699

Matthew 5:12
שִׂמְחוּ וְגִילוּ, כִּי שְׂכָרְכֶם רַב בַּשָּׁמַיִם; הֲרֵי כָּךְ רָדְפוּ אֶת הַנְּבִיאִים שֶׁהָיוּ לִפְנֵיכֶם.״ Romans 15:10 15:10 וְעוֹד הוּא אוֹמֵר׃ ״הַרְנִינוּ גוֹיִם עַמּוֹ״

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Matthew 5:12
5:12 “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (NASB)

Romans 15:10
15:10 Again he says, “REJOICE, O GENTILES, WITH HIS PEOPLE.” (NASB)

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The command to rejoice in Matthew 5:12 and Romans 15:10 has deep roots in the Torah. In fact, the Torah doesn’t just permit joy; it commands it in covenant life, worship, obedience, and remembrance. Paul and Jesus are drawing on a well‑established biblical pattern.

– Torah Parallels to the Command to Rejoice (Matt. 5:12; Romans 15:10) –

1. Rejoicing as a Command in Covenant Worship Deuteronomy 12:7, 12, 18 Israel is repeatedly commanded to rejoice before the LORD at the central sanctuary.
2. Rejoicing in the Feasts (Commanded Joy) Deuteronomy 16:11, 14–15 During Shavuot and Sukkot, Israel is explicitly commanded to rejoice.
3. Rejoicing in God’s Blessing and Provision Deuteronomy 26:10–11 (Firstfruits) Israel must rejoice in every good thing the LORD has given.
4. Rejoicing in Obedience and Covenant Faithfulness Deuteronomy 28:47–48 A negative command: Israel is judged because they did not serve the LORD with joy.
5. Rejoicing in God’s Presence Numbers 10:10 Trumpets are blown over offerings “that you may be remembered before the LORD.”

– Context Synthesis –

• Joy as command Deut. 12; 16 “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad” “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.”
• Joy in hardship Deut. 26 (remember Egypt) Joy in persecution, Joy in hope and unity.
• Joy as covenant identity Deut. 28:47 Joy marks true disciples, Joy marks covenant inclusion.
• Joy for all peoples Deut. 16 (stranger included) Kingdom open to all, Gentiles rejoice with Israel.

– Core Insight –

The Torah establishes joy as a covenant obligation, not a suggestion. Jesus intensifies it by commanding joy even in persecution. Paul extends it by commanding Gentiles to join Israel in covenant joy. This is how Paul taught Torah in the NT, the Torah has not passed away!

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