Bits of Torah Truths – #Torah Concept in the NT: Fear Not – Episode 850
Luke 18:16
אוּלָם יֵשׁוּעַ קָרָא אֵלָיו אֶת הַיְלָדִים וְאָמַר׃ ״הַנִּיחוּ לַיְלָדִים לָבוֹא אֵלַי וְאַל תִּמְנְעוּ בַּעֲדָם, כִּי לְכָאֵלֶּה מַלְכוּת הָאֱלֹהִים.
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Luke 18:16
18:16 But Jesus called for them, saying, “Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. (NASB)
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Luke 18:16 includes Yeshua’s reassurance “fear not,” reflecting a long-standing covenant pattern where God calls His people to trust Him rather than be controlled by fear. The Torah repeatedly establishes this foundation by commanding Israel to reject fear and rely on God’s presence, protection, and faithfulness.
– Torah parallels –
- Deuteronomy 31:6 – Moses commands Israel to “be strong and of good courage, fear not,” grounding courage in God’s continual presence.
- Deuteronomy 20:1–4 – Israel is told not to fear when facing battle because God goes with them to fight for them.
- Exodus 14:13 – Moses tells the people “fear not” at the Red Sea, urging trust in God’s deliverance rather than panic.
- Deuteronomy 1:21 – Israel is commanded not to fear when entering the land, because God has already given it to them.
- Numbers 14:9 – Joshua and Caleb exhort the people not to fear the inhabitants of the land, reminding them of God’s protection.
- Genesis 15:1 – God tells Abraham “fear not,” promising His shield and reward as the basis for confidence.
- Deuteronomy 7:18 – Israel is told not to fear the nations, but to remember God’s past acts of deliverance.
– Context Synthesis –
The Torah consistently teaches that fear is overcome not by human strength but by remembering God’s presence, promises, and past acts of deliverance. Israel is repeatedly commanded to reject fear in moments of danger, uncertainty, or transition, and to anchor their courage in God’s covenant faithfulness. Yeshua’s “fear not” continues this same covenant logic: fear is displaced by trust in the God who acts, protects, and remains with His people.
– Core Insight –
The call to “fear not” is not a mere emotional encouragement but a covenant command rooted in God’s character and actions. The Torah establishes that fear loses its power when God’s presence and promises are remembered, and Yeshua’s words reaffirm this enduring pattern of courage grounded in divine faithfulness. This is how Yeshua taught Torah in the NT; the Torah has not passed away!
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