Category: Matthew

is about Peter suggesting to Jesus to build three shelters – for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah – highlighting his desire to honor them equally and showing his fear of the unknown, representing the disciples’ struggle to comprehend and accept the divine presence before them. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that…

Matthew 20:17 is about Jesus foretelling his impending suffering, death, and resurrection to his disciples as he journeys to Jerusalem. 17 And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them, Setting the Scene for Matthew 20:17 In Matthew chapter 20, we find…

Matthew 25:32 is about the final judgment where Jesus will separate the righteous from the unrighteous, akin to a shepherd separating sheep from goats based on their actions and adherence to his teachings. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the…

Matthew 27:56 is about the faithful women who witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion from a distance, highlighting their unwavering love and devotion to him even in the face of great suffering. 56 among whom were Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. Setting the Scene for…

Matthew 4:25 is about large crowds coming to Jesus, representing the growing popularity and influence of his ministry as people from various regions sought him out for healing and teaching. 25 And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis, and from Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan. Setting the Scene for…

Matthew 8:21 is about a disciple of Jesus expressing his desire to fulfill his familial responsibilities before following Jesus, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing spiritual commitments over worldly obligations. 21 Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 8:21 In Matthew chapter…

Matthew 10:5-6 is about Jesus instructing his disciples to prioritize preaching the message of the kingdom of heaven to the lost sheep of Israel, emphasizing the importance of spreading the gospel to those who are spiritually seeking and receptive. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no…

Matthew 12:9 is about Jesus healing a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath to challenge the legalistic interpretations of the Pharisees and demonstrate that acts of mercy and compassion should not be bound by rigid rules and regulations. 9 He went on from there and entered their synagogue. Setting the Scene for Matthew…

Matthew 24:27 is about the certainty and suddenness of Christ’s second coming, likening it to the unmistakable and swift lightning that lights up the sky from one end to the other. 27 For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son…

Matthew 26:28 is about Jesus establishing the new covenant through his blood, symbolizing the forgiveness of sins for all who believe in him. 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Setting the Scene for Matthew 26:28 In Matthew chapter 26, we find…