Category: Matthew

Matthew 10:37-42 is about the importance of prioritizing one’s love and devotion to God above all else, recognizing that following Christ may lead to division within families, but promising blessings and rewards for those who offer hospitality and support to God’s messengers. 37 Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of…

Matthew 14:29 is about Peter stepping out in faith onto the water to walk towards Jesus, demonstrating the power of trust and belief in God’s ability to do the impossible. 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. Setting the Scene for Matthew…

Matthew 18:1-5 is about humility and childlike faith being essential characteristics for entering the kingdom of heaven, emphasizing the importance of a humble and trusting heart in following God. 1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And calling to him a child,…

Matthew 24:1 is about Jesus foretelling the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem as a sign of the end times and the importance of remaining vigilant and faithful in the face of impending trials and tribulations. 1 Jesus left the temple and was going away when his disciples came to point out to him the…

Matthew 27:53 is about the miraculous resurrection of many saints who were believers in Christ, symbolizing the victory over death and the fulfilment of the promise of eternal life through Jesus. 53 They came out of the tombs after his resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many. Setting the Scene for…

Matthew 6:26-27 is about understanding that if God provides for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field, we should trust in His provision and not worry about our material needs. 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly…

Matthew 11:7 is about Jesus speaking to the crowd about John the Baptist, highlighting his unique role as a prophet preparing the way for the Messiah. 7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the…

Matthew 13:8 is about the parable of the sower, illustrating the importance of the condition of one’s heart in receiving and nurturing the word of God. 8 Other seeds fell on good soil and produced grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Setting the Scene for Matthew 13:8 In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus is…

Matthew 19:10 is about the disciples’ astonishment at Jesus’ teachings on marriage and celibacy, highlighting the challenging nature of following Christ’s teachings. 10 The disciples said to him, “If such is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 19:10 In Matthew chapter 19,…

Matthew 20:29-34 is about Jesus showing compassion and healing two blind men who persistently called out to Him despite being rebuked by the crowd, demonstrating the power of faith and the importance of seeking mercy from the Son of David. 29 And as they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed him. 30 And…