Category: Matthew

This final chapter, though brief, describes the finding of the empty tomb and the great commission. “Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee… And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore…

This chapter contains several sections including the trial, mocking, beating, and crucifixion of Jesus. “And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, ‘Hail,…

This lengthy chapter covers the betrayal and capture of Jesus including his anointment with costly oil, the Passover feast, Gethsemane, and Peter’s famous triple-denial. “Then Jesus said to him, ‘…Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?…’ At that hour…

In this chapter Jesus tells two parables and gives an example of our final judgement – all of these continue the end times theme. ” ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the…

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…