Category: Matthew

Matthew 1:18-35 is about the miraculous conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit, emphasizing his divine origin and fulfilling the prophecy of Immanuel, which signifies “God with us.” 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was…

Matthew 10:34-11:1 is about the division that following Jesus may cause among family members, as well as the importance of prioritizing one’s relationship with God over earthly ties. 34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” 35 For I…

Matthew 13:47-53 is about the parable of the net, where Jesus uses the image of a fishing net catching all kinds of fish to illustrate the final judgement when the righteous will be separated from the wicked. 47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered…

Matthew 14:28-29 is about Peter’s faith and willingness to step out of the boat and walk on water towards Jesus, demonstrating that with faith, all things are possible. 28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out…

Matthew 15:31 is about the power of Jesus to heal the sick and the miraculous restoration of health to those who were afflicted, demonstrating his compassion and divine authority. 31 so that the crowd wondered, when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled healthy, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the…

Matthew 17:14-23 is about the power of faith and prayer, demonstrating that even the smallest amount of faith can move mountains and that true discipleship involves perseverance and dedication to God through prayer and belief in His power. 14 And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before…

Matthew 18:30 is about the importance of showing mercy and forgiveness towards others, reflecting the boundless compassion and grace of God towards us. 30 He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. Setting the Scene for Matthew 18:30 In Matthew chapter 18, Jesus tells a parable about a…

Matthew 2:14-15 is about Joseph taking Mary and Jesus to Egypt to flee from King Herod’s massacre of the infants, fulfilling the prophecy “Out of Egypt I called my son.” 14 And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt. 15 and remained there until the death of…

Matthew 20:18-19 is about Jesus predicting His death and resurrection to His disciples, indicating His ultimate sacrifice and victory over death to fulfill God’s plan of redemption for humanity. 18 “See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will…