Category: Matthew

Matthew 5:17-18 is about Jesus affirming that He did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill them, ensuring that every detail and commandment will be accomplished until heaven and earth pass away. 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not…

Matthew 13:11 is about Jesus explaining to his disciples that the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven are revealed to those who seek and understand them, while others may not comprehend these deeper truths. 11 And he answered them, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but…

Matthew 17:27 is about Jesus illustrating the principle of divine provision by instructing Peter to pay the temple tax with a coin found in a fish’s mouth, showcasing God’s ability to provide for His people in unexpected ways. 27 However, not to give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook and…

Matthew 21:23 is about Jesus’ authority being questioned by the religious leaders, prompting a discussion on the source of His power and teaching. 23 And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing…

Matthew 4:5 is about the devil tempting Jesus to jump off the pinnacle of the temple in order to test God’s protection and Jesus resisting this temptation by emphasizing the importance of not putting God to the test. 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of…

Matthew 9:14 is about the Pharisees questioning Jesus about fasting and the deeper message behind true discipleship and the importance of understanding and following the true purpose of faith. 14 Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” Setting the Scene…

Matthew 10:26-33 is about encouraging believers to boldly proclaim their faith without fear of earthly consequences, trusting in God’s protection and guidance even in the face of persecution. 26 “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.” 27 What I tell…

Matthew 14:16 is about Jesus’ compassion and ability to provide for the needs of his followers, demonstrating that with faith and trust in him, abundance can be found even in times of scarcity. 16 But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 14:16 In…

Matthew 17:24 is about Jesus and his disciples being confronted by tax collectors questioning his authority to pay the temple tax, highlighting the divine Sonship of Jesus and his role as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. 24 When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax went up to Peter and said,…