Matthew 18

Chapter 18 is the fourth of the five long sermons of Jesus in Matthew. He was in Capernaum (Matt 17:24) in a house (Mark 9:33) when He preached this sermon, immediately after He taught Peter the lesson of temple tax (Matt 17:26). Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven (v1-5) Also recorded in Mark 9:33-37, Luke … Read more

Matthew Chapter 12

Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5) v1: Sabbath is a day of complete rest to the LORD, whoever does any work on it shall be put to death (Ex 31:12-17). As an example, God commanded the Jews not the kindle a fire in any of their dwellings on the Sabbath (Ex 35:2-3). A … Read more

Matthew Chapter 11

Matthew 11 Background Chapter 11 and 12 is the seconds of the five records of Jesus’s interaction with the people in Matthew. After Jesus finished His seconds of the five sermons in Matthew, which He sent His disciples for their first mission, He went forward to preach and to teach enforcement of His claims. From … Read more

Matthew 6:25-34 – Do Not Worry

Why We Should Not Worry The Lord teaches us not to store up treasures on earth (v19). When we do not have a lot of money in the bank, naturally we would worry about our life. Do I have enough money to support my family? To support my children’s education? For retirement? The Lord knows our … Read more