Category: Matthew

Matthew 15:26-27 is about Jesus testing the faith of a woman who sought his help, highlighting the universal nature of God’s love and mercy that extends to all, regardless of race or heritage. 26 But he answered, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” 27 She said,…

is about how Jesus warns his disciples to beware of the teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees, illustrating the importance of discerning true spiritual guidance from deceptive influences. 7 And they began discussing it among themselves, saying, “We brought no bread.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 16:7 In Matthew chapter 16, we find Jesus and…

Matthew 18:21-33 is about the importance of forgiveness and mercy, emphasizing that we should forgive others as God forgives us, and showing that our forgiveness of others should be limitless and not based on the magnitude of their wrongdoings. 21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin…

Matthew 20:14 is about the message that God’s grace and salvation are available to all who come to Him, regardless of when they choose to seek Him. 14 Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. Setting the Scene for Matthew 20:14 In…

Matthew 21:27 is about how Jesus’s authority came from God and not from human origins, revealing the divine nature of his teachings and actions. 27 So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. Setting the Scene for Matthew…

Matthew 21:42-44 is about Jesus proclaiming himself as the rejected cornerstone by quoting Psalm 118:22-23, illustrating that those who reject Him will stumble and fall, while those who accept Him will build their lives upon a solid foundation. 42 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “‘The stone that the builders…

Matthew 22:34-36 is about a Pharisee testing Jesus by asking Him which commandment is the greatest, to which Jesus responds that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. 34 But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 And…

Matthew 23:24 is about focusing on the weightier matters of faith and righteousness rather than getting caught up in minor details or external appearances. 24 You blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel! Setting the Scene for Matthew 23:24 In Matthew chapter 23, Jesus is addressing a crowd of people and his…

Matthew 24:23-24 is about Jesus warning his disciples and followers to be cautious of false messiahs and deceptive signs and wonders that may lead them astray. 23 Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. 24 For false christs and false prophets will arise…