Category: Matthew

Matthew 2:21-23 is about Joseph being instructed in a dream to take Mary and Jesus to Nazareth, fulfilling the prophecy that Jesus would be called a Nazarene and highlighting how God’s divine guidance and fulfillment of prophecies shape the course of Jesus’ life. 21 And he rose and took the child and his mother and…

Matthew 23:1-4 is about Jesus acknowledging the authority of the scribes and Pharisees as teachers of the law but condemning their hypocrisy in not practicing what they preach. 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, 3 so do and observe whatever…

Matthew 21:7-8 is about the fulfillment of prophecy as Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, demonstrating His humility and fulfilling the words of the prophet Zechariah. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them. 8 Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on…

Matthew 23:1-36 is about Jesus confronting the hypocrisy of the religious leaders, warning against pride, emphasizing the importance of humility, justice, and mercy, and lamenting the consequences of rejecting God’s messengers. 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, 3 so do…

Matthew 27:28-31 is about the cruel mockery and humiliation suffered by Jesus at the hands of Roman soldiers, symbolizing the rejection and persecution that the Son of God endured for the salvation of humanity. 28 And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and twisting together a crown of thorns, they…

Matthew 8:11-13 is about Jesus foretelling that people from all nations will come and receive salvation, and that those who reject this promise will miss out on the blessings of the kingdom. 11 I tell you, many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom…

Matthew 13:54-57 is about how even though Jesus was rejected in his hometown because the people couldn’t see past his humanity, he still continued to teach and demonstrate his power, revealing the importance of recognizing and honoring the divine in others. 54 And coming to his hometown he taught them in their synagogue, so that…

Matthew 10:16-22 is about Jesus advising his disciples to be shrewd and innocent like doves when facing persecution for their faith, assured that God will provide them with the wisdom and words to speak in difficult situations. 16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as…

Matthew 22:24-28 is about Jesus explaining to the Sadducees the nature of the resurrection by showing them the error in their understanding through referencing the Old Testament story of Moses and the burning bush. 24 “Teacher, Moses said, ‘If a man dies having no children, his brother must marry the widow and raise up offspring…

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…