Category: Matthew

12 What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? Setting the Scene for Matthew 18:12 In Matthew chapter 18, Jesus tells the parable of the lost…

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Setting the Scene for Matthew 5:10 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 scene is serene, with the…

18 Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 19 Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.…

12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Setting the Scene for Matthew 6:12 In Matthew chapter 6, we find Jesus delivering the Sermon on the Mount to a large crowd gathered on a mountainside near the Sea of Galilee. The scene is serene, with the gentle breeze carrying the…

24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 15:24 In Matthew chapter 15, we find Jesus and his disciples traveling through the region of Tyre and Sidon. They have left the more familiar territory of Galilee and are now in Gentile territory.…

20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Setting the Scene for Matthew 5:20 In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus is delivering the Sermon on the Mount to a large crowd gathered on a mountainside near the Sea of Galilee. The…

33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Setting the Scene for Matthew 6:33 In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus is delivering his famous Sermon on the Mount to a large crowd gathered on a mountainside near the Sea of Galilee. The scene is…

1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3…

20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 18:20 In Matthew chapter 18, we find Jesus teaching his disciples about humility and forgiveness. The scene is set on a mountainside overlooking the Sea of Galilee. The disciples, including Peter, James, John, and…

16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 10:16 In Matthew chapter 10, Jesus is preparing to send out his twelve disciples on a mission to preach the gospel. The scene is set in a…