Category: Matthew

Matthew 12:22-24 is about Jesus healing a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, leading the Pharisees to accuse Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons, instead of acknowledging the miraculous work of God in their midst. 22 Then a demon-oppressed man who was blind and mute was…

Matthew 26:51-54 is about Jesus being arrested and one of his disciples trying to defend him by using violence, but Jesus teaches that those who live by the sword will die by the sword, highlighting the importance of nonviolence and divine purpose. 51 And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his…

Matthew 14:24-27 is about Jesus walking on water to his disciples in the midst of a storm, symbolizing his divine power, presence, and ability to provide comfort and protection even in the midst of turbulent times. 24 but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for…

Matthew 17:1-20 is about the transfiguration of Jesus on a mountain, revealing his divine nature to his disciples, emphasizing the importance of faith, prayer, and the power of belief in performing miracles. 1 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain…

Matthew 24:9-10 is about the persecution that believers will face for their faith as a sign of the end times, causing many to fall away from the faith, but those who persevere till the end will be saved. 9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will…

Matthew 3:5-6 is about people from Jerusalem and all Judea coming to John the Baptist in the wilderness to be baptized, confessing their sins and seeking repentance in preparation for the arrival of the Messiah. 5 Then Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region about the Jordan were going out to him, 6 and…

Matthew 12:22-30 is about Jesus casting out demons and confronting the religious leaders who accuse Him of using demonic power, asserting the authority of His ministry and warning about the dangers of being divided against His kingdom. 22 Then a demon-oppressed man who was blind and mute was brought to him, and he healed him,…

Matthew 12:10-12 is about Jesus healing a man’s withered hand on the Sabbath, emphasizing the priority of compassion and mercy over legalistic adherence to rules and traditions. 10 And a man was there with a withered hand. And they asked him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”—so that they might accuse him. 11…

Matthew 26:57-59 is about the high priests and the council seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to sentence him to death. 57 Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered. 58 But Peter was following him at a distance, as far…