Category: Matthew

Matthew 26:17-30 is about Jesus sharing the Last Supper with his disciples, symbolizing the upcoming sacrifice of his body and blood for the forgiveness of sins, and instructing them to remember him through partaking in the Eucharist. 17 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Where will you…

Matthew 27:57 is about Joseph of Arimathea, a rich man and follower of Jesus, who showed courage, compassion, and faith by requesting the body of Jesus after his crucifixion and providing him a proper burial. 57 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of…

Matthew 5:10-11 is about the blessings that come to those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, as they are promised the kingdom of heaven and a great reward in heaven for their faithfulness. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when…

Matthew 6:6-8 is about the importance of sincere and private prayer to connect with God, emphasizing that God already knows our needs and desires before we even ask. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees…

Matthew 9:25 is about the resurrection power of Jesus, who brings life to the seemingly dead, offering hope and restoration. 25 But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. Setting the Scene for Matthew 9:25 In Matthew chapter 9, we find Jesus…

Matthew 22:15 is about a group of Pharisees testing Jesus by asking him a controversial question about paying taxes to Caesar, trying to trap him with his answer. 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. Setting the Scene for Matthew 22:15 In Matthew chapter 22, we find Jesus…

Matthew 5:42 is about demonstrating generosity and selflessness by giving freely to those in need without expecting anything in return. 42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. Setting the Scene for Matthew 5:42 In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus is delivering the Sermon…

Matthew 1:2 is about listing the descendants of Abraham, highlighting the genealogy of Jesus Christ. 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, Setting the Scene for Matthew 1:2 In Matthew chapter 1, we find the genealogy of Jesus Christ, tracing…

Matthew 13:12 is about the idea that those who have a receptive heart to the teachings of Jesus will continue to gain understanding and wisdom, while those who resist will lose even the little they have. 12 For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from…

Matthew 18:21-22 is about the importance of forgiveness and the unlimited nature of God’s mercy, instructing individuals to forgive others not just seven times, but seventy-seven times. 21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22…