Author: Conqueror in Training

This heavy chapter is a prophesy from Jesus describing end times and His second coming, with the conclusion that we are to be prepared because nobody knows the appointed hour of His return (not even Him). ” ‘Immediately after the tribulation… the sun will be darkened… and the stars will fall from heaven… Then will…

This chapter contains ‘seven woes’ for the scribes and Pharisees. Jesus repeatedly calls them out for their behaviors do not match their (or God’s) teachings (He calls them “hypocrites”). ” ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they…

This chapter has the wedding feast parable, and several encounters between Jesus and Israel’s (religious) leaders (Pharisees, Sadducees, and even Herodians). They are all plotting against Him, trying to trap Him in His words, yet the repeatedly fail. “Then he said to them, ‘Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God…

This chapter has a number of accounts including ‘Palm Sunday’, Jesus cleansing the temple, Him cursing a fig tree, and His continued dealings with the priests / elders of Israel. ” ‘For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed…

This chapter continues Jesus’ teachings and prophecies with a parable about the kingdom of heaven, a third foretelling of His death, healing of blind men, and a glimpse into the differing roles of God and Jesus. ” ‘For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the…

This chapter contains two main themes – Jesus teaching on marriage / divorce, and Him teaching on eternal inheritance. “And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments… go, sell what you possess and give…

This chapter contains a variety of Jesus’ teaching topics including humility, temptation, reconciliation, forgiveness, and the lost sheep parable. “Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven… What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave…

This chapter has more accounts of Jesus including the transfiguration, healing of a demon-possessed boy, another prediction of His death and resurrection, and a miracle concerning paying the temple tax. “Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, ‘Why could we not cast [a demon] out?’ He said to them, ‘Because of your little…

This chapter contains several well-known conversations of Jesus including a discussion on leaven, (Simon) Peter receiving his new name, a foretelling of Jesus’ death and resurrection, and Jesus telling the disciples to take up their crosses and follow Him. “But Jesus… said, ‘O you of little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact…