Category: Matthew

21 They said to him, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 22:21 In Matthew chapter 22, we find Jesus engaged in a heated debate with the Pharisees and the Herodians in the temple…

13 Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 9:13 In Matthew chapter 9, we find Jesus sitting down to eat at a table in the house of Matthew, also known as Levi, a tax collector.…

1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.…

And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, 3 and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. 4 Again he sent other servants, saying,…

22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith. Setting the Scene for Matthew 21:22 In Matthew chapter 21, we find Jesus entering Jerusalem during the week leading up to his crucifixion. The scene is bustling with excitement as crowds gather to welcome him, laying down their cloaks and palm…

19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 4:19 In Matthew chapter 4, we find Jesus walking along the Sea of Galilee. The sun is setting, casting a warm golden glow over the water, as gentle waves lap against the shore. As…

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Setting the Scene for Matthew 5:6 In Matthew chapter 5, we find Jesus sitting on a mountainside, surrounded by a multitude of people who have come to hear His teachings. The scene is serene, with the gentle breeze carrying the…

21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Setting the Scene for Matthew 6:21 The scene in Matthew 6:21 takes place on a warm, sunny day by the Sea of Galilee. Jesus is sitting on a grassy hillside, surrounded by a diverse group of people who have come to hear his…

14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Setting the Scene for Matthew 24:14 In Matthew chapter 24, Jesus is sitting on the Mount of Olives with his disciples. The scene is set in Jerusalem, with the…

16 So the last will be first, and the first last. Setting the Scene for Matthew 20:16 In Matthew chapter 20, Jesus tells the parable of the workers in the vineyard. The scene is set in a vineyard where a landowner goes out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. Throughout the…