Category: Matthew

11 it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person. Setting the Scene for Matthew 15:11 In Matthew chapter 15, we find Jesus surrounded by a crowd of people who have gathered to hear His teachings and witness His miracles. Among…

12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Setting the Scene for Matthew 5:12 In Matthew chapter 5, we find Jesus delivering the Sermon on the Mount to a large crowd gathered on a mountainside near the Sea of Galilee. The…

9 And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given. Setting the Scene for Matthew 14:9 In Matthew chapter 14, we find ourselves at a grand banquet hosted by King Herod Antipas in his palace. The opulent hall is filled with distinguished guests, including Herod…

1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of…

2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When…

21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 7:21 In Matthew chapter 7, Jesus is delivering the Sermon on the Mount to a large crowd gathered on a mountainside…

36 And a person’s enemies will be those of his own household. Setting the Scene for Matthew 10:36 In Matthew chapter 10, Jesus is speaking to his disciples, preparing them for the challenges they will face as they go out to spread his teachings. The scene is set on a quiet hillside overlooking the Sea…

14 And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. Setting the Scene for Matthew 10:14 In Matthew chapter 10, Jesus is sending out his twelve disciples on a mission to preach the gospel to the lost sheep…

13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 7:13 In Matthew chapter 7, Jesus is delivering the Sermon on the Mount to a large crowd gathered on a mountainside near…

29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. Setting the Scene for Matthew 5:29 In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus is delivering the Sermon on the Mount to…