Category: Matthew

Matthew 20:17-34 is about Jesus foretelling his death and resurrection, teaching his disciples about humility and servanthood, and healing two blind men who demonstrated faith and received their sight. 17 And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them, 18 “See, we…

Matthew 21:6-11 is about Jesus entering Jerusalem triumphantly, fulfilling prophecies as the long-awaited Messiah who would bring salvation to his people. 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them. 8 Most of the…

Matthew 24:27-30 is about the second coming of Jesus Christ, depicting a momentous event where he will return with great power and glory, bringing judgment and redemption to all people. 27 For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of…

Matthew 25:14-19 is about the parable of the talents, where Jesus teaches the importance of using our God-given abilities and resources wisely for the kingdom of heaven before His return. 14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one…

Matthew 26:14-15 is about the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot for thirty pieces of silver, highlighting the theme of greed and the ultimate cost of betraying one’s beliefs for material gain. 14 Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15 and said, “What will you give…

Matthew 26:38-39 is about Jesus feeling overwhelmed with sorrow and praying to God for strength and guidance in the face of the impending crucifixion, displaying an example of human vulnerability and reliance on divine support. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.”…

Matthew 27:1-2 is about the betrayal of Judas Iscariot who, filled with regret after betraying Jesus, returned the thirty pieces of silver he was paid to the chief priests and elders. 1 When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. 2…

Matthew 27:28-29 is about the humiliation and mockery Jesus endured as Roman soldiers dressed Him in a scarlet robe, placed a crown of thorns on His head, and mockingly hailed Him as the King of the Jews, revealing the cruelty and injustice Jesus faced before His crucifixion. 28 And they stripped him and put a…