Category: Matthew

Matthew 24:1-35 is about Jesus’ warning to his disciples about the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and the signs of the end times, emphasizing the importance of being vigilant, faithful, and ready for his return. 1 Jesus left the temple and was going away when his disciples came to point out to him the…

Matthew 24:48-51 is about the importance of being vigilant and faithful in serving God, as those who are careless and unfaithful will face severe consequences when Christ returns. 48 But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed,’ 49 and begins to beat his fellow servants and eats and drinks with drunkards,…

Matthew 8:19-20 is about Jesus inviting a scribe to follow him, emphasizing that true discipleship requires dedication and sacrifice, even to the point of having no place to call home. 19 And a scribe came up and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” 20 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes…

Matthew 22:31-32 is about Jesus referencing an Old Testament passage to explain the concept of resurrection and reaffirming the existence of life after death by declaring that God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. 31 And as for the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was said…

Matthew 26:3-4 is about the chief priests and elders holding a council to conspire to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him, reflecting the growing plot to eliminate Jesus due to fear of his influence and teachings challenging their authority and status quo. 3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in…

Matthew 13:1-2 is about Jesus using parables to teach the crowds about the Kingdom of Heaven. 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the…

Matthew 21:28-30 is about the importance of obedience and willingness to follow God’s will, as demonstrated by the parable of two sons, one who initially refused to work but then obeyed and the other who promised to work but did not follow through. 28 “What do you think? A man had two sons. And he…

Matthew 19:21-22 is about Jesus instructing a rich young man to sell his possessions and give to the poor to attain eternal life, but the young man’s attachment to his wealth prevents him from following Jesus. 21 Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the…

Matthew 26:67-68 is about the physical and emotional abuse that Jesus endured as he was mocked, insulted, and struck by those who persecuted him, even as he remained steadfast in his mission and identity as the Son of God. 67 Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him, 68 saying,…