Introduction The sermon of the mount was delivered in a mountain in Galilee (4:23). Large crowds were following Jesus (4:25), but the sermon of the mount (chapter 5 to 7) was delivered only the few small group of people, His disciples (5:1). Sermon of the mount is not laws we need to follow in … Read more
Genealogy (v1-17) 14 generations 1st 14 generation: Abraham to David (1000 years) 2nd 14 generation: David to Josiah (400 years) 3rd 14 generation: Joconiah (Jehoiachin) to Jesus (600 years) The genealogy in Matthew is abridged. Some names are omitted, as was frequently done in genealogies, without invalidating the line of descent. For example three kings are … Read more
Author The author is not mentioned in the gospel, however pretty much all bible teachers agree that Matthew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus was the author. Early church teachers, for example Papias, who was discipled by John mentioned Matthew as the author in his writings. The meaning of Matthew is “Gift of God”. … Read more
Review Intro John the baptist prepares the way (1:1-8) Baptism of Jesus (1:9-11) Temptation of Jesus (1:12-13) Jesus’s ministry in Galilee Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James and John (1:16-20) A day in Capernaum (1:21-34) taught in synagogue cast out unclean spirit healed Peter’s mother in-law continue to serve in the evening Left Capernaum to minister … Read more
Also recorded by Matthew 13:1-9 and Luke 8:4-8 Opened and ended with declarations of Jesus employed the parabolic method (4:2,4:34) Jesus gave the reason why He used parables (v10-12) how should we explain Jesus’s teaching? Did Jesus mean to use parables to prevent people to repent and get to know God? Parable of the Sower … Read more
Jesus called the twelve and appointment them to (v14) be with Him to send them out to preach to cast out demons Mark 3:20 – Mark 6:6 is a record of Jesus spending time with His apostles, training and preparing them to preach Went back to Capernaum, Peter’s house, also Jesus’s home in Capernaum (3:20) … Read more
A great crowd followed Jesus (Ch3:7-12) While the Pharisees and Herodians were planing to destroy Jesus, the people continue to come to Jesus to be healed. Can you locate these places in the map? (3:7-8) All unclean spirits knows who Jesus is, and submitted His authority. Meaning of apostle A person sent by another, a … Read more
Opposition stirs against the Ministry of Jesus based on 4 events Jesus with the tax collectors and sinners (v16) Not observing fasting () Getting food on the Sabbath () Healing on the Sabbath () Tax collectors Calling of Levi (Matthew) Shown to be universally as corrupt Luke 18:13 Zacchaeus Luke 19:2 – 8 Hated … Read more
In Capernaum When if was still dark, Jesus got up (1:35). Even though Jesus had a long day on Sabbath (teaching, casting out demons, healing)(1:21-34) Jesus escaped the city, the crowds, to be alone with God the father He knew a busy day is ahead of Him, He needed to draw energy from God When … Read more
Jesus’ ministry of 3 years can be separated into 3 parts Year of Obscurity (Judea) Year of Favor (Galilee) Year of oppositions (Galilee and other parts) Year of Favor John the Baptist’s arrest and death (Matthew 14) Jesus’ ministry as recorded by Mark begins when John’s end and Jesus enters Galilee (v14) As recorded in Mark 1:14 … Read more
