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The Gospel Of Matthew

Table Of Contents

Introduction 3 Chapter Fifteen 21 Chapter One 7 Chapter Sixteen 22 Chapter Two 8 Chapter Seventeen 23 Chapter Three 9 Chapter Eighteen 24 Chapter Four 10 Chapter Nineteen 25 Chapter Five 11 Chapter Twenty 26 Chapter Six 12 Chapter Twenty-One 27 Chapter Seven 13 Chapter Twenty-Two 28 Chapter Eight 14 Chapter Twenty-Three 29 Chapter Nine 15 Chapter Twenty-Four 30 Chapter Ten 16 Chapter Twenty-Five 31 Chapter Eleven 17 Chapter Twenty-Six 32 Chapter Twelve 18 Chapter Twenty-Seven 33 Chapter Thirteen 19 Chapter Twenty-Eight 34 Chapter Fourteen 20

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Introduction ThebookofMatthewhasalwaysoccupiedapositionofhighesteeminthefaithandlifeofthechurch:

“WhenweturntoMatthew,weturntothebookwhichmaywellbecalledthemostimportantsingledocumentoftheChristianfaith,forinitwehavethefullestandthemostsystematicaccountofthelifeandtheteachingsofJesus."(WilliamBarclay)

Thewritingsoftheearlychurchfathersrevealthatitwasthemostfrequentlyquotedandperhapsthemostwidelyreadgospelduringthefirsttwocenturiesofthechurch'shistory.

Author TheapostolicoriginandcanonicalrankofthegospelofMatthewwereacceptedwithoutadoubtbytheearlychurch(ISBE).Matthew,surnamedLevi,hadbeenatax-collector,oneofJesus'earliestdisciples(Mt9:9;Mk2:14).Hewaschosentobeoneofthetwelveapostles(Mt10:2-3).AcloseassociateofJesusduringHisministry,Matthew'sgospelisafirsthandaccount,unlikeLukewhodependeduponothereyewitnesses(Lk1:1-4).

Date IrenaeussaysitwaswrittenwhenPeterandPaulwerepreachinginRome(AgainstHeresies3.1.1).EusebiusstatesthatthiswasdonewhenMatthewleftPalestineandwenttopreachtoothers(HistoriaEcclesiastica,III,24).ClementofAlexandriasaidthatthepresbyterswhosucceededeachotherfromthebeginningdeclaredthat"thegospelscontainingthegenealogies(MatthewandLuke)werewrittenfirst"(Eusebius,HistoriaEcclesiastica,VI,14).Itistraditionallydatedinthelate50sorearly60sA.D.

Theme ThegospelappearswrittentoJews,designedtoprovethatJesusistheMessianickingofOldTestament(OT)prophecy.ThisisevidencedbyMatthew’sfrequentappealtoOTMessianicprophecies.HequotesfromalmosteverybookintheOT,andtwelvetimesheidentifiesOTpropheciesasfulfilledinthelifeofJesus(Mt1:22;2:15,23;4:14;5:17;8:17;12:17;13:14,35;21:4;27:9).Onecouldthereforesaythatthethemeis:

“Jesus,theKingoftheJews”

Special Characteristics ItisaJewishgospel.We'venoteditsfrequentappealtoOTprophecies.It'sorganizationismostlytopical,asopposedtostrictlychronological(acommonstyleinJewishliterature).ThusitappearstohavebeenwrittenwithaJewishaudienceinmind.

Itisanecclesiasticalgospel.Itistheonlygospelwhichmentionstheword"church".Itforetellsitsbeginning(Mt16:18),anddescribessomeofthelifeinthechurch(Mt18:15-17).Itcontainslengthydiscoursesespeciallybeneficialtothoseinthechurch,suchasthesermononthemount(Mt5-7),themanyparables(Mt13),andtheOlivetdiscourse(Mt

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24-25).ItcontainsadmonitionsimportanttodisciplesofChrist,suchastheimportanceofdoingtheFather'swill(Mt7:21-23)andobservingallthatJesuscommanded(Mt28:20).Inotherwords,thiswasagospeldesignedforusebythoseintheearlychurch.

Itisanevangelisticgospel.Itisapreachinggospel,especiallywhencomparedwiththeapostles'preachingfoundinActs.Itexpandsuponthebasicelementsandpointsmadeintheirsermons.Considerthesethemesinapostolicpreaching:

• God'spromisesintheOThavebeenfulfilled-Ac3:18,24• Thelong-awaitedMessiah,bornofDavid'sline,hascome-Ac13:23• HeisJesusofNazareth-Ac13:23• Hewentaboutpreachinganddoinggoodthroughmightyworks-Ac10:38• HewascrucifiedaccordingtothepromiseandwillofGod-Ac2:22,23• Hewasraisedfromthedead,andexaltedatGod'srighthand-Ac2:24,32-33• Hewillcomeagaininglorytojudgethelivingandthedead-Ac3:20-21;17:30-31• Therefore,allshouldheedHismessage,repent,andbebaptized-Ac2:36-38

AllofthesepointsareexpandeduponinthegospelofMatthew.

Outline (adaptedfromTheWycliffeBibleCommentary)

1. ThebirthandchildhoodofJesus-Mt1:1-2:23 a. GenealogyofChrist-Mt1:1-17 b. BirthofChrist-Mt1:18-25 c. VisitoftheMagi-Mt2:1-12 d. FlightintoEgyptandmassacreoftheinfants-Mt2:13-18 e. ResidenceatNazareth-Mt2:19-232. ThepreparationfortheministryofJesus-Mt3:1-4:11 a. TheforerunnerofChrist-Mt3:1-12 b. BaptismofChrist-Mt3:13-17 c. TemptationofChrist-Mt4:1-113. TheministryofJesusinGalilee-Mt4:12-18:35 a. ResidenceatCapernaum-Mt4:12-17 b. Calloffourdisciples-Mt4:18-22 c. GeneralsurveyoftheGalileanministry-Mt4:23-25 d. Sermononthemount-Mt5:1-7:29 e. Tenmiraclesandrelatedevents-Mt8:1-9:38 f. Missionofthetwelve-Mt10:1-42 g. Christ'sanswertoJohn,andrelateddiscourse-Mt11:1-30 h. OppositionfromthePharisees-Mt12:1-50 i. Aseriesofparablesonthekingdom-Mt13:1-58 j. WithdrawalofJesusfollowingJohn'sbeheading-Mt14:1-36 k. ConflictwiththePhariseesovertradition-Mt15:1-20 l. WithdrawaltoPhoeneciaandhealingofaCanaanitishwoman'sdaughter -Mt15:21-28 m. ReturntotheSeaofGalileeandperformingofmiracles-Mt15:29-38 n. RenewedconflictwiththePhariseesandSadducees-Mt15:39-16:4 o. WithdrawaltotheregionofCaesareaPhilippi-Mt16:5-17:23

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p. InstructionofthetwelveatCapernaum-Mt17:24-18:354. TheministryofJesusinPerea-Mt19:1-20:16 a. Teachingondivorce-Mt19:1-12 b. Blessingofthechildren-Mt19:13-15 c. Interviewwiththerichyoungman-Mt19:16-30 d. Parableofthelaborersinthevineyard-Mt20:1-165. TheministryofJesusinJudea-Mt20:17-34 a. AnotherpredictionofChrist'sdeathandresurrection-Mt20:17-19 b. AmbitiousrequestofZebedee'ssons-Mt20:20-28 c. Healingoftwoblindmen-Mt20:29-346. TheministryofJesusinJerusalem-Mt21:1-25:46 a. Triumphalentry-Mt21:1-11 b. CleansingtheTemple-Mt21:12-17 c. Cursingofthebarrenfigtree-Mt21:18-22 d. QuestioningofJesus'authorityandhisparabolicanswer-Mt21:23-22:14 e. QuestioningofJesusbyvariousgroups-Mt22:15-46 f. Jesus'publicdenunciationofthePharisees-Mt23:1-39 g. OlivetDiscourse-Mt24:1-25:467. ThesufferingofJesus-Mt26:1-27:66 a. PlotagainstJesus-Mt26:1-16 b. Thefinalmeal-Mt26:17-30 c. PredictionofPeter'sdenial-Mt26:31-35 d. EventsinGethsemane-Mt26:36-56 e. EventsattheJewishtrials-Mt26:57-27:2 f. RemorseofJudas-Mt27:3-10 g. EventsattheRomantrials-Mt27:11-31 h. TheCrucifixion-Mt27:32-56 i. Burial-Mt27:32-568. TheresurrectionofJesus-Mt28:1-20 a. Discoveryoftheemptytomb-Mt28:1-8 b. AppearanceofJesusChrist-Mt28:9,10 c. Reportofthesoldiers-Mt28:11-15 d. Thegreatcommission-Mt28:16-20

Review Questions 1) WhoauthoredthebookofMatthew? -Matthew,alsocalledLevi -Anearlydisciple,andanapostleofJesusChrist2) Approximatelywhenwasthebookwritten? -Thelate50sorearly60sA.D.3) WhathasbeensuggestedasthethemeofMatthew’sgospel? -Jesus,theKingoftheJews

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4) Whatthreecharacteristicsofthegospelwerenotedintheintroduction? -ItisaJewishgospel -Itisanecclesiasticalgospel -Itisanevangelisticgospel5) Listtheeightsectionsofthegospelasindicatedintheoutline -ThebirthandchildhoodofJesus -ThepreparationfortheministryofJesus -TheministryofJesusinGalilee -TheministryofJesusinPerea -TheministryofJesusinJudea -TheministryofJesusinJerusalem -ThesufferingofJesus -TheresurrectionofJesus

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Chapter One MatthewbeginshisgospelwiththegenealogyofJesusfromAbrahamtoJoseph.ThusheshowstheroyallineageofJesusfromDavid,oneofthefirstthingsrequiredtoconvinceaJewishaudiencethatJesusqualifiedtobetheMessiah(1-17;cf.Mt22:41-42).ThebirthofJesusisthendescribed,withtheannouncementoftheangeltoJoseph,andtheprotectionofhervirginityuntilHisbirth(18-25).

Points To Ponder • Thegenealogy,comparingitwiththeoneinLuke’sgospel

• ThepropheciesofIsaiahandtheangelregardingthevirginbirth

• ThesignificanceofthenamesgiventothechildbornofMary

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -ThegenealogyofJesusChrist-Mt1:1-17 -ThebirthofJesusChrist-Mt1:18-252) WhosegenealogyisgivenbyMatthew?(1) -JesusChrist,thesonofDavid,thesonofAbraham3) Whatfourwomenareincludedinthisgenealogy?(3,5,6) -Tamar -Rahab -Ruth -Thewife(Bathsheba)ofUriah4) WhatwastheinitialrelationshipbetweenJosephandMary?(18) -Betrothed(engaged)5) WhenandhowdidMarybecomepregnant?(18) -BeforesheandJosephcametogether -FromtheHolySpirit(cf.Lk1:26-35)6) Whattwonameswouldbegiventhechild,andwhatdotheymean?(21-23) -Jesus(savior);Immanuel(Godwithus)7) WhatscriptureintheOTwasfulfilledbythevirginbirthofChrist?(22-23) -ThatwrittenbyIsaiahinIsa7:148) HowlongdidJosephwaituntilheknewMaryashiswife?(25) -Untilshehadgivenbirthtoherson(Jesus)

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Chapter Two UnlikeLuke,MatthewdoesnotrecordeventsrelatedtothedayofJesus’birth.ButhedoesdescribethevisitofthewisemenwhofollowedthestartofindtheinfantchildandtoworshipHim(1-12).Warnedbyanangelinadream,JosephtakesMaryandJesustoEgypt,escapingthemassacreofinfantsbyanenragedHerod(13-18).AfterthedeathofHerod,JosephandhisfamilyreturntosettleinthevillageofNazareth(19-23).

Points To Ponder • ThedetailsofthevisitofthewisemenfromtheEast

• FactversusfictionrelatedtothebirthofJesus

• OldTestamentpropheciesfulfilledbytheeventsinthischapter

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Thevisitofthewisemen-Mt2:1-12 -TheflighttoEgyptandmassacreofinfants-Mt2:13-18 -ThereturnfromEgyptandresidenceatNazareth-Mt2:19-232) WhyhadthewisemenfromtheEastcometoJerusalem?(1-2) -TheyhadseenthestaroftheKingoftheJewsandhadcometoworshipHim3) HowdidthepriestsandscribesdeterminethelocationofChrist’sbirth?(4-6) -FromMic5:24) HowdidthewisemenfindtheyoungChild?WheredidtheyfindHim?(9-11) -HeadingtoBethlehem,theyfollowedthestar;inahousewithMaryHismother5) WhydidJosephandhisfamilyflee?Whatprophecywouldbefulfilled?(13-15) -WarnedbyanangeltogotoEgypt,inordertoescapeHerod’sefforttodestroyJesus -“OutofEgyptIcalledMySon”(Hos11:1)6) Whatprophecydidtheslaughteroftheinnocentsfulfill?(16-18) -ThatspokenbyJeremiahtheprophet(Jer31:15)7) WhatpromptedJosephandhisfamilytoreturn?WhytoGalilee?(19-22) -AnangeltoldJosephofHerod’sdeath,andtoldhimtoreturntoIsrael -HearingthatHerod’ssonruledoverJudea,theyturnedasidetoGalilee8) Wheredidthefamilysettle?Whatprophecydidthatfulfill?(23) -InacitycalledNazareth -“HeshallbecalledaNazarene”(nooneprophecyinparticular)

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Chapter Three MatthewskipsaheadaboutthirtyyearstodescribeeventsthatpreparedJesusforHispublicministry.JohntheBaptistservedasaforerunnerwithhisownministryofpreachinginthewildernessofJudeaandbaptizingintheJordanriver(1-12).FromGalileeJesuscametobebaptizedbyJohn“tofulfillallrighteousness”.AsJesuscameupoutofthewater,theheavensopened,theSpiritdescendedonHimlikeadove,andavoicefromheavendeclared,“ThisismybelovedSoninwhomIamwellpleased”(13-17).

Points To Ponder • ThemessageandministryofJohntheBaptist

• ThepurposeandmeaningofJesus’baptism

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -TheministryofJohntheBaptist-Mt3:1-12 -ThebaptismofJesusChrist-Mt3:13-172) WhatwasthethemeofJohn’spreaching?(1-2) -“Repent,forthekingdomofheavenisathand!”3) WhatwasJohn’smissionasforetoldbyIsaiah?(3) -TopreparethewayoftheLord(Isa40:3)4) WhatuniqueclothinganddietdidJohnhave?(4) -Clothedincamel’shairandleatherbelt,foodwaslocustandwildhoney5) WhatwasJohndoingintheJordanriver?(5-6) -Baptizingpeopleastheywereconfessingtheirsins6) WhatdidJohnsaytothePhariseesandSadduceescomingtobebaptized?(8) -“Thereforebearfruitsworthyofrepentance”7) WhatdidJohnsayOnewhofollowedhimwoulddo?(11-12) -BaptizewiththeHolySpiritandfire8) WhocamefromGalileetobebaptizedbyJohn?Why?(13-15) -Jesus;tofulfillallrighteousness9) AsJesuscameupfromthewater,whatthreethingshappened?(16-17) -TheheavenswereopenedtoHim -TheSpiritdescendedlikeadoveuponHim -Avoicefromheavensaid,“ThisisMybelovedSon,inwhomIamwellpleased.”

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Chapter Four FollowingHisbaptism,JesuswasledbytheSpiritintothewildernesswhereHefastedforfortydaysandovercametemptationbythedevil(1-11).ReturningtoGalileeandmovingfromNazarethtoCapernaum,JesusbeganHisGalileanministrypreachingthesamemessageofthekingdomofheavenasthatofJohntheBaptist.Afterselectingfourdisciples,JesuswentaboutGalileeteachinginthesynagoguesandhealingallkindsofsicknessanddisease.SoongreatmultitudesfromsurroundingregionsbegantofollowHim(12-25).

Points To Ponder • HowJesusovercameHistemptationbythedevil

• ThebeginningofHisministryinGalilee,Hismessageandmethods

• ThecallofPeter,Andrew,James,andJohntodiscipleship

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -ThetemptationofJesus-Mt4:1-11 -ThebeginningofJesus’Galileanministry-Mt4:12-252) WithwhatthreetemptationsdidSatanchallengeJesus?(3,6,9) -“IfyouaretheSonofGod,commandthatthesestonesbecomebread.” -“IfyouaretheSonofGod,throwyourselfdown(fromthepinnacleofthetemple).” -“Allthesethings(kingdomsoftheworld)IwillgiveYouifYouwillfalldownand worshipme.”3) HowdidJesusrespondtoeachofthethreetemptations?(4,7,10) -WiththeWordofGod(“Itiswritten…”)4) WheredidJesusbeginHispublicministry?Fulfillingwhatprophecy?(12-16) -TheregionofGalilee;asprophesiedbyIsaiah(Isa9:1-2)5) WhatwasthethemeofJesus’preaching?(17) -“Thekingdomofheavenisathand.”6) WhowerethefourfishermencalledtofollowJesus?(18-22) -PeterandAndrew,JamesandJohn7) HowdidJesusconductHisministryinGalilee?(23-24) -Teachinginthesynagogues -Healingallkindsofdiseaseandsickness,includingdemonpossession8) WheredidpeoplecomefromtofollowJesus?(25) -Galilee,Decapolis,Jerusalem,Judea,andbeyondtheJordan

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Chapter Five Beginninginthischapter,Matthewrecordsthe“SermonOnTheMount”.Thethemeofthesermonis“Thekingdomofheaven”(cf.Mt4:17;5:3,10,19-20;6:10,33;7:21).Jesusbeganwith“TheBeatitudes,”describingthecharacterandblessednessofthosewhowouldbecitizensofthekingdom(1-12)andillustratingtheirrelationtoworldassaltandlight(13-16).ClarifyingHisownrelationshipwiththeLaw,JesusstressedhowourrighteousnessmustsurpassthatofthescribesandPharisees(17-20)followingwithaseriesofcontrastsbetweentheoralinterpretationsoftheLawandconductexpectedofHisdisciples(21-48).

Points To Ponder • Themeaningofthephrase:“thekingdomofheaven”

• Theblessednessofthoseinthekingdom,andtheirrelationshiptotheworld

• HowourrighteousnessmustsurpassthatofthescribesandPharisees

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Thebeatitudes-Mt5:1-12 -Saltandlight-Mt5:13-16 -JesusandtheLaw-Mt5:17-20 -InterpretationsoftheLawversuskingdomrighteousness-Mt5:21-482) Whatdothebeatitudesdescribe?(3-12) -Thecharacterandblessednessofthecitizensofthekingdom3) Howarecitizensofthekingdomtorelatetotheworld?(13-16) -Asthesaltoftheearthandthelightoftheworld4) WhatwasJesus’relationtotheLawofMoses?(17-18) -HecamenottodestroytheLaw,buttofulfillit5) WhatdoesJesusexpectofthosewhowouldbecitizensofthekingdom?(20) -RighteousnessthatsurpassesthatofthescribesandPharisees6) Listthefivesubjectswhoseinterpretationsarecontrastedinthischapter(21-48) -Murder,adultery,oaths,retaliation,love7) Whatphrasesillustratethecontrast?(21-22,27-28,31-32,33-34,38-39,43-44) -“Youhaveheardthatitwassaid…”(not“Itiswritten…”) -“ButIsaytoyou…”8) Thenwhatcontrastisbeingmadewiththesefivesubjects? -TheoralinterpretationandapplicationoftheLawversustheteachingofJesus

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Chapter Six The“SermonOnTheMount”continuesasJesusteachestherighteousnessofthekingdomexpectedinthosewhowouldbecitizensofthekingdom.Hediscussesrighteousnesswithrespecttoman’srelationtoGod,regardingcharitabledeeds(1-4),prayer(5-15),fasting(16-18),materialism(19-24),andanxiety(25-33).

Points To Ponder • PerformingactsofrighteousnessinwaysthatpleaseGod

• Thedangerofmaterialismandovercominganxietyaboutsuchthings

• MakingthekingdomofGodandHisrighteousnessournumberonepriority

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Righteousnesswithrespecttoman’srelationtoGod-Mt6:1-18 -Overcomingmaterialismandanxiety-Mt6:16-332) Asweperformactsofrighteousness,whatshouldweavoid?(1-2,5,16) -Doingitforthepurposeofbeingseenbymen -Actinglikethehypocritesinthesynagoguesandinthestreets3) HowcanweensurethatGodwillrewardusforourrighteousacts?(4,6,18) -BydoingtheminsecretwhereonlytheFathersees4) HowelsedoesJesusteachustogive,pray,andfast?(3,7,17) -Donotletourlefthandknowwhatourrighthandisdoingaswegive -Donotusevainrepetitionaswepray -Donotdisfigureourfacesaswefast5) Whatisthelikelypurposeof“TheLord’sPrayer”?(9-13) -Toserveasamodelofprayer(“Inthismanner…”)6) Ofthingsin“TheLord’sPrayer,”onwhatdoesJesuselaborate?(14-15) -Theneedforustoforgiveotherstheirtrespassesagainstus7) Wherearewetolayuptreasure?Why?How?(20,24;cf.Mt19:21;1Ti6:17-19) -Inheaven;toserveGodratherthanmammon;bygivingtothepoor8) Whatisthekeytoovercominganxiety?(25-32) -TrustingintheprovidentialcareofGod9) HowcanweensurethatGodwillprovidewhatweneed?(33) -ByseekingfirstthekingdomofGodandHisrighteousness

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Chapter Seven The“SermonOnTheMount”continueswithJesusdiscussingtherighteousnessofthekingdomwithrespecttoman’srelationtoman,withawarningregardingjudging(1-6),theimportanceofpersistence(7-11),andkeeping“thegoldenrule”(12).Itconcludeswithexhortationstoenterthekingdom:choosethenarrowanddifficultpath(13-14),watchoutforfalseprophets(15-20),dotheFather’swill(21-23),beingdoersoftheWord(24-29).

Points To Ponder • ThenatureofjudgingcondemnedbyJesus

• HowJesus’“goldenrule”differsfromthatfoundinotherreligions

• TheimportanceofdoingtheFather’swilltobeingsaved

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Righteousnesswithrespecttoman’srelationtoman-Mt7:1-12 -Exhortationstoenterthekingdom-Mt7:15-292) WhatsortofjudgingisJesuswarningagainst?(1-6) -Notalljudging,buthypocritical,censoriouscondemnation(cf.Jn7:24)3) HowdoesJesusillustratetheneedforpersistence?(7-11) -Byliterallysaying“keepon”asking,seeking,knocking4) HowdoesJesus’“goldenrule”differfromthatfoundinotherreligions?(12) -Moststateitnegatively(“Don’tdotootherswhatyoudon’twantdonetoyou”)5) Contrastthetwo“ways”describedbyJesus(13-14) -Thewaytolife:narrowgateanddifficultway,foundbyfew -Thewaytodestruction:widegateandbroadway,traveledbymany6) Howdofalseprophetsoperate?Howcanweidentifythem?(15-20) -Aswolvesinsheep’sclothing;bytheirfruits7) Whowillnotenterthekingdomofheaven?Whowill?(21-23) -ManywhobelievedintheLord,didmanygreatthingsforHim,butpracticed lawlessness(i.e.,didthingswithoutHisauthority) -ThosewhodothewillofHisFatherinheaven8) Whatisthekeydifferencebetweenthewiseandfoolishlisteners?(24-27) -ThewisedowhatJesussaid,thefoolishdonot9) WhywerethepeopleastonishedatJesus’teaching?(28-29) -BecauseHetaughtasonehavingauthority

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Chapter Eight AsJesus’ministryinGalileecontinues,Matthewdescribesseveralmiraclesandrelatedevents.Comingdownfromthemount,Jesuscleansedaleper(1-4).EnteringCapernaum,Hehealedacenturion’sservant(5-13).ArrivingatPeter’shouse,Hehealedhismother-in-lawandmanydemon-possessedandallwhoweresick(14-17).BeforecrossingtheSeaofGalileetoescapelargecrowds,Jesuschallengedtwowould-bedisciples(18-22).Aftercalmingthewindsandwavesofagreattempest(23-27),HearrivedontheothersideoftheseawhereHehealedtwodemon-possessedmen(28-34).

Points To Ponder • ThenatureandpurposeofthemiraclesperformedbyJesus

• Thecostofdiscipleship

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -FivemiraclesintheregionsofGalileeandtheGergesenes-Mt8:1-17,23-34 -Thecostofdiscipleship-Mt8:18-222) Listthefivemiraclesrecordedinthischapter(1-4,5-13,14-17,23-27,28-34) -Jesuscleansesaleper -Jesushealsacenturion’sservant -JesushealsPeter’smother-in-law(andmanyothers) -Jesuscalmsthewindandthewaves -Jesushealstwodemon-possessedmen3) Beforehealingthecenturion’sservant,whatimpressedJesus?(10) -ThegreatfaithofthecenturionwhowasaGentile4) Beforehealingtheservant,whatdidJesusforetell?(11-12) -Gentileswouldenterthekingdom,whilemanyIsraeliteswouldnot5) InPeter’shouse,whodidJesusheal?Whatprophecywasfulfilled?(14-17) -Hismother-in-law,andallthesickthatwerebroughttoHim -“HeHimselftookourinfirmitiesAndboreoursicknesses”-Isa53:46) WhattwolessonsdidJesusteachaboutdiscipleship?(19-22) -Itcanmeanalifeofpoverty;itrequiresprecedenceoverfamilialduties7) Whatcanwelearnaboutfearandfaith,beforeJesuscalmedthesea?(25-26) -Fearcomesfromhavinglittlefaith8) WhodidthedemonsacknowledgeJesustobeasHeconfrontedthem?(29) -TheSonofGod

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Chapter Nine BackinCapernaum,Jesus’ministryinGalileecontinuedwithbothforgivingandhealingaparalytic(1-8).Matthewthetaxcollectorwascalledtobeadisciple,whoinvitedJesustohishomewhereHewasquestionedbythePhariseesanddisciplesofJohn(9-17).Askedbyarulertogoandraisehisdeaddaughter,Jesusdidso,healingawomanwithaflowalongtheway(18-26).AfterwardJesushealedtwoblindmenandamanwhowasbothmuteanddemon-possessed(27-34).Hethenwentabouttheregion,teachingandhealing,movedwithcompassionforthemultitudesthatcametoHim(35-38).

Points To Ponder • Jesus’powertoforgivesins

• Hiswillingnesstoeatwithsinners

• Hiscompassionforthelost

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -FivemiraclesinCapernaumofGalilee-Mt9:1-8,18-34 -ThecallofMatthewandthequestionsathishouse-Mt9:9-17 -Theitinerantteachingandhealingincitiesandvillages-Mt9:35-382) Listthefivemiraclesrecordedinthischapter(1-8,18-34) -Jesusforgivesandhealsaparalytic -Jesushealsawomanwithaflowofblood -Jesusrestoresaruler’sdaughtertolife -Jesushealstwoblindmen -Jesushealsamanmuteanddemon-possessed3) HowdidJesusdemonstrateHispowertoforgivesins?(6) -Byhealingaparalytic4) Whowascalledtobeadiscipleandthengaveafeastathishouse?(9-10) -Matthew,alsoknownasLevi,authorofthisgospel(cf.Lk5:27-29)5) WhattwogroupsconfrontedJesusregardingwhattwoissues?(11-17) -ThePharisees,concerningeatingwithsinners -ThedisciplesofJohn,concerningfasting6) WhatexplanationdidPhariseesgiveforJesus’abilitytoexorcisedemons?(34) -“Hecastsoutdemonsbytherulerofthedemons.”7) WhatmovedJesustocallforprayerformorelaborers?(36-38) -Compassionforthemultitudeswhowerelikesheepwithoutashepherd

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Chapter Ten FollowingHisowncallforprayerformorelaborers(Mt9:37-38),JesusselectedtwelvedisciplestobeHisapostlesandgavethempowertocastoutdemonsandhealallkindsofdisease(1-4).HethensentthemtopreachandhealthroughoutthecitiesofIsraelwithspecificinstructionsinwhathascometobecalled“TheLimitedCommission”(5-42).

Points To Ponder • ThetwelvemenselectedtobeJesus’apostles

• EvangelisticprinciplesutilizedbyJesus

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Theappointmentofthetwelveapostles-Mt10:1-4 -Instructionsforthetwelveforthelimitedcommission-Mt10:5-422) Listthenamesofthetwelveapostles(2-4) -PeterandAndrew,JamesandJohn,Philip,Bartholomew,Thomas,Matthew,Jamesthe sonofAlphaeus,LabbaeussurnamedThaddaeus,SimontheCananite,JudasIscariot3) Whatwastobetherangeoftheirpreaching?Theirmessage?(5-7) -OnlytothehouseofIsrael;“Thekingdomofheavenisathand”4) Whatmiraclesweretheytoperformastheypreached?Atwhatcharge?(8) -Healthesick,cleansethelepers,raisethedead,castoutdemons -Nochargefortheirservices(“Freelyyouhavereceived,freelygive”)5) Howweretheytobesupported?(9-11) -Bypeoplewillingtoreceivethemintotheirhomes6) Whatweretheytodoiftheywerenotreceivedbyahouseorcity?(14-15) -Depart,shakingthedustfromtheirfeet7) WhatdidJesuspreparethemtoexpect?(16-26) -Persecution8) Whatweretheytofearmorethanpersecution?(28,33) -Himwhoisabletodestroybothsoulandbodyinhell;beingdeniedbytheLord9) WhatdidJesusacknowledgeHisteachingsmightdo?(34-36) -Separatemembersofthesamefamily10)Whatblessingswouldbefallthosewhoassistedtheapostles?(41-42) -Thesamerewardfortheirservice

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Chapter Eleven Whiletheapostleswerefulfillingthelimitedcommission,JesuswasapproachedbyemissariesfromJohntheBaptistwhoreceivedconfirmationthatHewas“TheComingOne”(1-6).JesusrevealedthatJohnwas“TheMessenger”foretoldbyMalachaiandthatmanywereinconsistentintheiroppositiontobothJesusandJohn(7-19).JesusthenrebukedcitieswhichdidnotrepentatHisteaching(20-24),andatthesametimeextendedatenderinvitationtothosewhowouldacceptHisteaching(25-30).

Points To Ponder • TherelationshipbetweenJesusandJohntheBaptist

• WhythedayofjudgmentwillbemoretolerableforTyre,Sidon,andSodomthanitwillbeforChorazin,Bethsaida,andCapernaum

• TheSavior’stenderinvitationtothosewithtroubledsouls

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -John’sdisciplescometoJesus-Mt11:1-6 -Jesus’discourseregardingJohntheBaptist-Mt11:7-19 -Woetoimpenitentcities-Mt11:20-24 -TheSavior’sprayerandtenderinvitation-Mt11:25-302) WhydidJohnsendtwodisciplestoJesus?(2-3) -ToconfirmthatJesuswas“TheComingOne”3) WhatevidencedidJesusoffertoJohn’sdisciples?(4-5) -Hismiracles,andthefactthatthepoorhavethegospelpreachedtothem4) WhattwoO.T.propheciesdidJesussaythatJohnfulfilled?(10,14) -Mal3:1andMal4:55) WhodidJesussaywouldbegreaterthanJohntheBaptist?(11) -Hewhoisleastinthekingdomofheaven6) HowdidsomepeopledescribeJohnandJesus?(18-19) -John:havingademon -Jesus:aglutton,winebibber,andfriendofsinnersandtaxcollectors7) WhydidJesusrebukethecitiesofChorazin,Bethsaida,andCapernaum?(20) -BecausetheysawHismightworksandyetdidnotrepent8) TowhomdidJesusextendHisinvitation?WhatdidHeexpectinreturn?(28-30) -Toallwholaborandareheavyladen(bytheguiltofsin) -TotakeHisyokeuponthemandlearnfromHim(becomeHisdisciple)

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Chapter Twelve OppositiontoJesusandHisministryincreased,spear-headedbyPhariseeswhoobjectedtoJesus’conductontheSabbath(1-14).Jesushumblysoughtprivacy,whichfulfilledIsaiah’sprophecyconcerningGod’sChosenServant(15-21),butPhariseesfollowedHimmakingblasphemousaccusationsagainsttheSpiritanddemandedasign(22-45).WhenJesus’physicalfamilywantedtoseeHim,JesusidentifiedHisdisciplesasHistruefamily(46-50).

Points To Ponder • JesusandtheSabbathday

• TheblasphemyoftheHolySpirit

• ThetruefamilyofGod

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -ControversiesovertheSabbath-Mt12:1-14 -ThehumilityoftheChosenServant-Mt12:15-21 -BlasphemousoppositionbythePharisees-Mt12:22-45 -Jesus’truefamily-Mt12:46-502) WhatwereJesus’disciplesdoingthatangeredthePharisees?(1-2) -PluckingheadsofgraintoeatontheSabbathday3) WhatwasJesusdoingthatangeredthePharisees?(9-14) -HealingontheSabbathday4) WhatprophecydidJesusfulfillwarningpeoplenottomakeHimknown?(17-21) -ThatHewouldnotquarrelorcryout(Isa42:1-4)5) HowdidthePhariseesexplainJesus’abilitytocastoutdemons?(24) -HediditbythepowerofBeelzebub,rulerofthedemons6) WhatwastheblasphemyoftheHolySpirit?(31-32) -AttributingJesus’abilitytocastoutdemonstohavinganuncleanspirit(cf.Mk3:30)7) Forwhatwillonegiveanaccountinthedayofjudgment?(36-37) -Everyidleword8) WhatsigndidJesussayHewouldgivetothePharisees?(38-40) -TheSonofManwillbethreedaysandthreenightsintheheartoftheearth9) WhodidJesusidentifyasHistruefamily?(49-50) -Hisdisciples,i.e.,whoeverdoesthewillofHisFatherinheaven

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Chapter Thirteen Jesusbeganteachinginparablesregardingthekingdom,sevenrecordedinthischapter(Mt13:1-9,18-33,36-52).Hisgoalappearedtoseparatethetruthseekersfromthecuriosityseekers,asHeexplainedtheparablesprivatelytoHisdisciples(Mt13:10-17,34-35).AtNazareth,HetaughtinthesynagoguewhereHefoundanunreceptiveaudience(53-58).

Points To Ponder • Thepurposeofparables

• Whattheparablesrevealaboutthekingdomofheaven

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Sevenparablesconcerningthekingdomofheaven-Mt13:1-9,18-33,36-52 -Thepurposeofparables-Mt13:10-17,34-35 -JesusrejectedatNazareth-Mt13:53-582) ListthesevenparablesofJesusfoundinthischapter(3,24,31,33,44,45,47) -Theparableofthesower -Theparableofthehiddentreasure -Theparableofthewheatandtares -Theparableofthepearlofgreatprice -Theparableofthemustardseed -Theparableofthedragnet -Theparableoftheleaven3) WhatwasJesustwo-foldpurposeinteachinginparables?(10-17,34-35,51-52) -Tokeeptruthsofthekingdomhiddenfromthosenotseekingthetruth -Toillustratetruthsofthekingdomtothosewithearsandheartswillingtolisten4) Whatdoestheparableofthesowerillustrate?(3-9,18-23) -Differenttypesoflistenersandtheirresponsetothewordofthekingdom5) Whatdoestheparableofthewheatandtaresillustrate?(24-30,36-43) -TheeffortsofthedeviltounderminetheworkoftheSonofMan6) Whatdotheparablesofthemustardseedandtheleavenillustrate?(31-34) -Thegrowthandspreadofthekingdomheaven7) Whatabouttheparablesofthehiddentreasureandpearlofgreatprice?(44-46) -Thegreatworthofthekingdom,foundaccidentallyorafterdiligentsearch8) Whatdoestheparableofthedragnetillustrate?(47-52) -Thefinalmakeupofthekingdomwillbedeterminedattheendoftheage9) WhywasJesusrejectedbymanyatNazareth?(53-58) -TheywereapparentlyblindedbytheirfamiliaritywithHimandHisfamily

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Chapter Fourteen WordofJesus’ministrycametoHerodthetetrarch,andMatthewtellshowHerodkilledJohntheBaptist(1-12).HearingofJohn’sdeath,Jesussoughtprivacybutwasfollowedbythemultitudesandfedover5000withfiveloavesandtwofish(13-21).SendingHisdisciplesawaybyboat,Jesusdispersedthecrowdandwenttothemountaintopray.HelaterjoinedHisdisciplesbywalkingonthesea(22-33).InthelandofGennesaret,JesushealedallwhocametoHimbysimplylettingthemtouchthehemofHisgarment(34-36).

Points To Ponder • TheunlawfulmarriageofHerodthatledtoJohn’sdeath

• TwomiraclesthatdemonstrateJesus’powerovernature

• Theinverserelationshipbetweenfearandfaith

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -ThedeathofJohntheBaptist-Mt14:1-12 -Jesusfeedsthefivethousand-Mt14:13-21 -Jesuswalksonthesea-Mt14:22-33 -JesushealsmanyinGennesaret-Mt14:34-362) WhodidHerodthinkJesuswaswhenheheardaboutHim?(1-2) -JohntheBaptist,risenfromthedead3) WhatledtoHerod’sarrestofJohntheBaptist?(3-4) -John’srebukeofHerod’sunlawfulmarriagetoHerodias(cf.Mk6:17-18)4) HowwasHerodtrickedtohaveJohnbeheaded?(6-10) -BySalome’sdance,Herod’sfoolishoath,andHerodias’prompting5) WhenJesusheardofJohn’sdeath,whatdidHetrytodo?Whathappened?(13) -Gotoadesertedplace;themultitudesfollowedHim6) WhatpromptedJesustohealthesickandfeedthehungry?(14-15) -Hiscompassionforthem7) Howmanywerefed,andwithwhat?(16-21) -5000men,besideswomenandchildren;fiveloavesandtwofish8) AsJesuswalkedonthesea,whatledtoPetersinking?(25-31) -Fear,whichJesusattributedtolittlefaith9) HowwerethesickinthelandofGennesarethealed?(34-36) -AsmanyastouchedthehemofJesus’garment

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Chapter Fifteen ReligiousleadersfromJerusalemtookissuewithJesus’disciples’failuretoobservecertaintraditions,whichledJesustowarnagainstthedangeroftraditionsandthatwhichcausestruemoraldefilement(1-20).AfteraquicktriptotheregionofTyreandSidonwhereHehealedaCanaanitewoman’sdaughter(21-28),JesusmadeHiswaytoamountainneartheSeaofGalileewhereHehealedmanyandfed4000withsevenloavesandafewfish.HethensailedtotheregionofMagdala,locatedonthewestcoastoftheSeaOfGalilee(29-39).

Points To Ponder • Thedangeroftraditionsandvainworship

• Thatwhichcausestruemoraldefilement

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Debateovertraditionandmoraldefilement-Mt15:1-20 -JesushealstheCanaanitewoman’sdaughter-Mt15:21-28 -Jesushealsmanyandfeedsthe4000-Mt15:29-392) WhattraditionoftheeldershadthedisciplesofJesustransgressed?(1-2) -Towashhandsbeforeeatingbread3) AccordingtoJesus,whendotraditionsofmenbecomewrong?(3-9) -WhenonekeepsatraditionofmaninsteadofacommandmentofGod -Whenoneteachesasdoctrine(thatwhichisbinding)acommandmentofman4) Whendoesworshipbecomevain?(9) -WhensuchworshipisbasedontheteachingsofmenratherthanofGod5) Whatconstitutestruemoraldefilement?(11,16-20) -Thatwhichcomesoutofthemouth,i.e.,evilthoughtsanddeedsfromman’sheart6) Whatwillhappentoplants(religions,doctrines)notstartedbyGod?(13) -Theywillbeuprooted7) HowdidJesusdescribethescribesandPhariseesfromJerusalem?(14) -Asblindleadersoftheblind8) WhatmovedJesustogranttheCanaanitewoman’srequest?(28) -Hergreatfaith9) WithwhatdidJesusfeedmorethan4000people?(34-38) -Sevenloavesandafewlittlefish

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Chapter Sixteen PhariseesandSadduceesaskedJesusforasign.Exposingtheirhypocrisy,JesusonceagainofferedthesignofJonah(cf.Mt12:38-40).HethenwarnedHisdisciplestobewareoftheleavenofthePhariseesandSadducees(1-12).AtCaesareaPhilippi,JesusaskedHisdiscipleswhopeopleweresayingthatHewas.WhenaskedwhotheythoughtHewas,PeterconfessedHimtobetheChrist.JesuscommendedPeterandspokeofhisroleinHischurch,butthentoldthedisciplestotellnooneHewastheChrist(13-20).JesusthenspokeofHisdeathandresurrection,thecostofdiscipleship,andcominginHiskingdom(21-28).

Points To Ponder • TheconfessionofPeterandJesus’response

• Thecostofdiscipleship

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -ThehypocrisyandleavenofthePhariseesandSadducees-Mt16:1-12 -PeterconfessesJesusastheChrist-Mt16:13-20 -JesuspredictsHisdeathandresurrection,andthecostofdiscipleship-Mt16:21-282) Whenaskedforasign,whatsigndidJesussaywouldbegiven?(1-4) -ThesignoftheprophetJonah(i.e.,Hisdeathandresurrection)3) WhenJesuswarnedofleaven,whatdidHemean?(5-12) -ThedoctrineofthePhariseesandSadducees4) WhodidPeterconfessJesustobe?(16) -“TheChrist,theSonofthelivingGod”5) WhatdidJesussayHewouldbuild?Uponwhatwoulditbebuilt?(18) -“IwillbuildMychurch” -“thisrock”(possiblyPeterasanapostle,cf.Ep2:20,orthetruthofPeter’sconfession)6) WhatdidJesuspromisePeter?Wasitlimitedtohim?(19;cf.Mt18:18) -Thekeysofthekingdom,tobindandloose;itwasalsograntedtotheotherapostles7) WhatdidJesusbegintopredictatthattime?(21) -HissufferinginJerusalem,death,andresurrectiononthethirdday8) WhatdidJesusdemandofHisdisciples?Howvaluableisone’ssoul?(24,26) -Todenyself,takeupone’scrossandfollowHim;morethanthewholeworld9) WhatpromisedidJesusmakeregardingHiskingdom?(28) -SomewouldnotdiebeforeseeingtheSonofMancominginHiskingdom

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Chapter Seventeen TheeventsrecordedinthischapterbeginwithJesustransfiguredonthemountain(1-13),referencedtolaterbyPeterinhisepistle(2Pe1:16-18).AfterwardJesushealedademon-possessedboywhenHisdiscipleswereunableduetoalackoffaithandprayer(14-21).BackinGalilee,JesusonceagainpredictedHisdeathandresurrection(22-23).UponarrivinginCapernaum,Jesusexpoundedonthepaymentofthetempletax(24-27).

Points To Ponder • Thesignificanceofthetransfiguration

• Thereasonforthefailureofamiracle

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -ThetransfigurationofJesusChrist-Mt17:1-13 -Jesushealsademon-possessedboy-Mt17:14-21 -JesusagainpredictsHisdeathandresurrection-Mt17:22-23 -Thepaymentoftaxes-Mt17:24-272) WhenwasJesustransfiguredonthemount?(1) -AftersixdaysofsayingsomewouldnotdiebeforeseeingHimcominginHiskingdom (cf.Mt16:28;Mk9:1-2;Lk9:27-28)3) WhoappearedwhenJesuswastransfigured?Whatmighttheyrepresent?(3) -MosesandElijah;theLawandtheProphets4) WhatdidthevoicefromthecloudsayaboutJesus?Whatmightitindicate?(5) -“ThisisMybelovedSon,inwhomIamwellpleased.HearHim!” -ThatJesuswouldhavepriorityovertheLawandtheProphets5) Whenwerethedisciplestotellotherswhattheyhadseen?(9) -NotuntilJesushadrisenfromthedead6) WhodidJesussayhadcome?Whohadfulfilledthatprophecy?(10-13) -Elijah(cf.Mal4:5);JohntheBaptist7) Whywerethedisciplesunabletohealthedemon-possessedboy?(19-21) -Becauseoftheirlackoffaithandprayer8) WhatdidJesuspredictforthesecondtimetoHisdisciples?(22-23) -Hisbetrayal,death,andresurrectionfromthedead9) DidJesusteachHisdisciplestopaytaxes?HowdidHepaythetax?(24-27) -Yes(cf.Mt22:15-22);byhavingPetercatchafishwithacoininitsmouth

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Chapter Eighteen AnsweringaquestionbyHisdisciples,Jesustaughttheneedforchild-likehumilityandthedangerofoffensestoothersandtoself(1-11),followedwiththeparableofthelostsheep(12-14).Furtherinstructionsincludedhowtodealwithasinningbrother(15-20)andtheneedforaforgivingheartillustratedbytheparableoftheunforgivingservant(21-35).

Points To Ponder • Theneedforhumility,andconcernforothersinthekingdom

• Dealingwithasinningbrother,andtheimportanceofforgiveness

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Kingdomgreatnessandthedangerofoffenses-Mt18:1-11 -Theparableofthelostsheep-Mt18:12-14 -Disciplineandprayer-Mt18:15-20 -Theparableoftheunforgivingservant-Mt18:21-352) Whowillbegreatestinthekingdomofheaven?(1-5) -Thosewhoareconvertedandhumblethemselveslikealittlechild3) HowoldwasthelittlechildthatJesususedasanexample?(6) -Oldenoughtobelieve,oldenoughtosin4) WhattypesofoffensesdoesJesuswarnagainst?(6-9) -Beinganoffensetobelievingchildren,andlettingpersonalweaknesscauseyoutosin5) WhatparableillustratestheFather’sconcernforthelost?(12-14) -Theparableofthelostsheep6) Indealingwithasinningbrother,whatstepsshouldbetaken?(15-18) -Goandtellthebrotherhisfaultbetweenyouandhimalone -Ifthatdoesn’twork,takeoneortwomorewithyoutoserveaswitnesses -Ifthatdoesn’twork,tellittothechurch -Ifthatdoesn’twork,thennolongerassociatewithhim7) WhatincreasesthelikelihoodthatGodwillanswerprayer?(19-20) -Whentwoorthreepraytogether8) Howmanytimesshouldwebewillingtoforgiveabrother?(21-22) -Uptoseventytimesseven(490);cf.seventimesinoneday,Lk17:3-49) Whatgravewarningisintheparableoftheunforgivingservant?(33) -“SoMyheavenlyFatheralsowilldotoyou…”

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Chapter Nineteen InresponsetoanothertestbythePharisees,Jesusspokeontheissuesofmarriage,divorceandcelibacy(1-12).LittlechildrenwerebroughttoHim,whomHeblessed(13-15).WhenarichyoungrulerquestionedHimconcerningeternallife(16-22),JesususedtheoccasiontoteachHisdisciplesaboutpossessionsinrelationtothekingdomofGod(23-30).

Points To Ponder • Jesus’teachingsrelatedtomarriage,divorce,andcelibacy

• PossessionsandrewardsinreferencetothekingdomofGod

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Marriage,divorceandcelibacy-Mt19:1-12 -Jesusblessesthelittlechildren-Mt19:13-15 -Therichyoungruler-Mt19:16-22 -Possessionsandthekingdom-Mt19:23-302) Whoisitthatjoinsamanandwomaninmarriage?(6) -God,notthestate(government)3) WhatexceptiondoesJesusallowfordivorce?Otherwise,whatoccurs?(9) -Sexualimmorality;adultery,cf.Mt5:324) Whatpricemightbenecessaryforsometoenterthekingdomofheaven?(12) -Tomakethemselveseunuchs(i.e.,toremaininanunmarriedstate)5) WhatdidJesussayaboutlittlechildren?(14) -“LetthelittlechildrencometoMe...forofsuchisthekingdomofheaven.”6) WhatdidJesuscounseltherichyoungruler?(17,21) -Foreternallife,tokeepthecommandments(ofMoses,stillinforceatthattime) -Tobeperfect,sellallandgivetothepoor,andfollowHim7) WhatdidJesussayaboutbeingrichandthekingdomofheaven?(23-24) -Itishardfortherichtoenterthekingdom -Itiseasierforacameltogothroughtheeyeofaneedle8) WhatdidJesuspromisetoHisapostleswholeftalltofollowHim?(27-28) -TositonthronesandjudgethetwelvetribesofIsraelintheregeneration9) WhatdidJesuspromisetoallwillingtoleavemuchtofollowHim(29-30) -Ahundredfoldblessingsinthislife;inthelifetocomeeternallife,cf.Mk10:29-30

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Chapter Twenty ContinuingHisreplytoPeter’squestion(“…whatshallwehave?”),Jesustoldtheparableofthelaborers(1-16),thenpredictedHisdeathandresurrectionathirdtimeastheyheadedtowardJerusalem(17-19).WhenthemotherofJamesandJohnrequestedaspecialplaceforhersonsinthekingdom,JesussaiditwasnotHistogive.HeusedtheoccasiontoteachallHisapostlestheprincipleofgreatnessthroughservice(20-28).LeavingJericho,Jesusgavesighttotwoblindmenwhowouldnotletthecrowdsdeterthem(29-34).

Points To Ponder • Shouldonedelayintheirobediencetothegospel?

• Thedangerofamercenaryspirit

• Theimportanceofhumbleservice

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Theparableofthelaborers-Mt20:1-16 -JesuspredictsHisdeathandresurrectionathirdtime-Mt20:17-19 -Greatnessandservinginthekingdom-Mt20:20-28 -Jesushealstwoblindmen-Mt20:29-342) Whosequestionhadpromptedthetellingoftheparableofthelaborers?(1) -Peter’s,cf.Mt19:273) Whatshouldnotbededucedfromthisparable?Why?(1-10) -Thatitisalrighttoputoffobeyingtheinvitationtoobeyingthegospel -Thosewhostartedlaterrespondedassoonastheyweregivenopportunity,Mt20:6-74) Whatisthemainpointoftheparableofthelaborers?(11-16) -Oneshouldnotbegrudgeothersforreceivingthesamerewardforlessservice6) ListthethreepassagesinwhichJesusforetoldHisdeathandresurrection -Mt16:21;17:22-23;20:19-207) WhoaskedJesusforaprivilegedpositioninHiskingdom?(20-21) -ThemotherofZebedee’ssons(JamesandJohn)intheirbehalf8) Whatqualityisconsideredgreatinthekingdom?(25-28) -Servingothers,evenasJesuscametothisearthtoserve9) Whatcommendablespiritdidthetwoblindmenmanifest?(30-31) -Persistenceintheirrequestformercy

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Chapter Twenty-One JesusbeganHisLastWeekbeforeHiscrucifixionwithatriumphantentryintoJerusalem(1-11),followedwithdramaticactslikedrivingthemoneychangersfromthetemple(12-17)andcursingthebarrenfigtree(18-22).Hisauthoritywassoonchallenged(23-27),andinresponseJesustoldtheparablesofthetwosons(28-32)andthewickedvinedressers(33-46),understoodbythereligiousleaderstobedirectedtowardthem.

Points To Ponder • Thesignificanceofthetriumphalentry,cleansingthetemple,cursingthefigtree

• TheconflictbetweenJesusandthereligiousleaders

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Thetriumphalentry-Mt21:1-11 -Jesuscleansesthetemple-Mt21:12-17 -Jesuscursesthefigtree-Mt21:18-22 -Jesus’authorityquestioned-Mt21:23-27 -Theparableofthetwosons-Mt21:28-32 -Theparableofthewickedvinedressers-Mt21:33-462) WhatprophecywasfulfilledbyJesus’triumphantentryintoJerusalem?(4-5) -TheprophecybyZechariah,Zec9:93) WhywasJesusangryatthemerchandisinggoingoninthetemple?(13) -God’shouseofprayerhadbeenturnedintoadenofthieves4) WhywerethereligiousleadersangrywithJesus?(15) -ForwhattheysawJesusdoing,andwhattheyheardpeoplesaying5) Whatmightthecursingofthebarrenfigtreesignify?(19) -TheLord’sdispleasureandcomingjudgmentuponIsrael’sleaders6) Wheredoesauthorityinreligioncomefrom?(25) -Eitherfromheaven(theWordofGod)orfrommen(teachingsofmen)7) Whodidthetwosonsintheparablerepresent?(28-32) -Thefirstson:taxcollectorsandharlotswhorepentedatthepreachingofJohn -Thesecondson:religiousleaderswhodidnotbelieveJohn8) WhatprophecyforetoldthatreligiousleaderswouldrejectJesus?(42) -TheonefoundinPs118:22-23

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Chapter Twenty-Two Jesustoldathirdparabledirectedtowardthereligiousleaders:theparableoftheweddingfeast(1-14).TheleadersrespondedasvariousfactionstriedtotripJesuswithquestions.PhariseesandHerodiansaskedJesusaboutpayingtaxestoCaesar(15-22),Sadduceespresentedanargumentagainsttheresurrectionofthedead(23-33),andalawyeraskedwhatwasthegreatestcommandmentoftheLaw(34-40).Jesusansweredeasily,andthensilencedthemwithaquestionofHisownregardingtheChristasDavid’sson(41-46).

Points To Ponder • Manyarecalled,butfewarechosen

• Payingtaxes,theresurrection,andthegreatestcommandment

• HowChristisbothDavid’ssonandDavid’sLord

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Theparableoftheweddingfeast-Mt22:1-14 -PhariseeswithHerodians:IsitlawfultopaytaxestoCaesar?-Mt22:15-22 -Sadducees:Whatabouttheresurrectionofthedead?-Mt22:23-33 -Lawyer:WhatisthegreatcommandmentintheLaw?-Mt22:34-40 -Jesus:HowcanChristbebothDavid’ssonandDavid’sLord?-Mt22:41-462) Whattwogroupsaredepictedintheparableoftheweddingfeast?(3,11) -Thosewhorefusetheinvitation;thosewhoaccept,butimproperlyadorned3) HowdidPhariseesandHerodianstrytoentangleJesusinHistalk?(15-17) -ByaskingwhetheritwaslawfultopaytaxestoCaesar4) WhatdidJesusreplythatpromptedthemtomarvel?(21-22) -“RenderthereforetoCaesarthethingsthatareCaesar’s,andtoGodthethingsthatare God’s.”5) HowdidSadduceestrytotripJesus?(23-28) -Withahypotheticalsituationintendedtoshowtheresurrectionisanimpossibility6) Whattwo-foldanswerdidJesusgivetheSadducees?(29-32) -Maritalrelationsdon’texistafterdeath;Exo3:6provesthedeadstillexist7) WhatwerethetwogreatestcommandmentsintheLaw?(37-38) -LoveGodwithallyourheart,soul,mind;loveyourneighborasyourself8) HowcanChristbebothDavid’ssonandDavid’sLord?(45) -Hissonbyvirtueofphysicalancestry,hisLordbyvirtueofHisdeity

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Chapter Twenty-Three WiththereligiousleaderssilencedbytheirinabilitytoentangleJesuswiththeirquestions,JesusproceededtodecrythehypocrisyofthescribesandPhariseesinaseriesofscorchingrebukes(1-36).DespiteHisstrongcondemnation,HisloveforthemwasmanifestedbyHislamentforthepeopleofJerusalem(37-39).

Points To Ponder • ThehypocrisyofthescribesandthePharisees

• Jesus’griefovertheapostasyandfallofJerusalem

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Jesusdenouncesthereligiousleaders-Mt23:1-36 -JesuslamentsoverJerusalem-Mt23:37-392) WhatdoesJesustellpeopletodoinregardstothescribesandPharisees?(3) -Dowhattheysay,eventhoughtheydonotpracticewhattheypreach3) ListsomethingsforwhichJesusrebukedthescribesandPharisees(3-7) -Theysay,anddonot -Theybindburdensonotherstheythemselveswouldnotbear -Theirworkstheydotobeseenofmen -Theymaketheirphylacteriesbroad,enlargethebordersoftheirgarments -Theylovethebestplacesatfeasts,bestseatsinthesynagogues -Theylovegreetingsinthemarketplaces,tobecalled“Rabbi”4) WhatdidJesustellHisdisciplesnottodo?Why?(8-11) -Nottousereligioustitleslike“Rabbi”,“Father”,“Teacher” -Ratherthenbeesteemedbysuchtitles,theyweretobehumbleservants5) ListthereasonsfortheeightwoesexpressedbyJesus(13,14,15,16,23,25,27,29) -Preventingothersfromenteringthekingdomofheaven -Devouringwidows’housesandmakinglong,pretentiousprayers -Makingproselytestwicethesonsofhellasthemselves -Makinginconsistentdistinctionsbetweentheswearingofoaths -Payingtithesofminutethingswhileneglectingjustice,mercy,faith -Cleaningtheoutsidewhileneglectingtheinside -Outwardlyappearingrighteouswhileinwardlyfullofhypocrisyandlawlessness -Buildingthetombsoftheprophetswhilepersecutingprophets6) WhatdidJesussaywastheconditionofJerusalem?(38) -“See!Yourhouseislefttoyoudesolate”

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Chapter Twenty-Four ThischapterrecordsthebeginningoftheOlivetdiscourse,promptedbyquestionsfollowingJesus’predictionofthedestructionofthetemple(1-3).ItinvolvesthedestructionofJerusalemwhichoccurredin70A.D.,thoughmanyalsoseeintertwiningreferencestotheSecondComingofChrist(4-51).

Points To Ponder • ThefulfillmentofeventsforetoldbyJesusinthischapter

• Theimportanceofbeingpreparedandproductive

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Thedestructionofthetempleforetold-Mt24:1-3 -Thesignwhenthingswouldsoonoccur-Mt24:4-28 -Eventsafterthetribulationinthosedays-Mt24:29-35 -Theneedtobepreparedandproductive-Mt24:36-512) WhatquestionswerepromptedbyJesus’prediction?(3) -“Whenwillthesethingsbe?Whatwillbethesign…?”3) WhatdidJesussaywouldnotbethesign?(4-13) -Falsechrists,wars,famines,pestilences,earthquakes,persecution,lawlessness4) Whatwouldhappenbeforethe“end”wouldcome?(14) -Thegospelpreachedinalltheworld(cf.Mk16:15;Ro10:16-18;Co1:23)5) WhatwouldbethesignforthoseinJudeatoflee?(15-16;cf.Lk21:20-21) -Theabominationofdesolation(Jerusalemsurroundedbyarmies)6) Whatwouldhappenimmediatelyafterthetribulationofthosedays?(29-31) -Cataclysmiceventsinvolvingcelestialbodies(sun,moon,stars) -ThesignoftheSonofMan,Hiscomingoncloudsofheaven,gatheringtheelect7) Whereelseislanguagelikethisusedtodescribejudgmentuponanation? -AgainstBabylon,Egypt,Edom,Assyriacf.Isa13:6-13;19:1-2;34:4-6;Nah1:1-58) Whatwouldnotpassawaybeforethesethingswouldbefulfilled?(34) -ThegenerationofpeoplewhenJesuslivedontheearth9) WhydidJesusstresstheimportanceofpreparationandproductivity?(36-51) -Nooneknowsthedayorhour -TheSonofManwillcomeunexpectedly -Hisservantswillbejudgedbytheirfaithfulservice

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Chapter Twenty-Five JesuscontinuedHisdiscourseontheMountofOliveswithtwoparablesillustratingtheneedtobepreparedandproductive:1)thewiseandfoolishvirgins(1-13),and2)thetalents(14-30).HeconcludedthediscoursebypredictingHisjudgmentofthenationsonhowtheytreatedHisbrethren(31-46).

Points To Ponder • Theimportanceofbeingpreparedandproductive

• Thebasisuponwhichnationsaretobejudged

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -Parableofthewiseandfoolishvirgins-Mt25:1-13 -Parableofthetalents-Mt25:14-30 -Thejudgmentofthenations-Mt25:31-462) Whatparableillustratestheimportanceofbeingprepared?(1-13) -Theparableofthewiseandfoolishvirgins3) Whyisitimperativethatonealwaysbeprepared?(13) -“…foryouknowneitherthedaynorthehourinwhichtheSonofManiscoming.”4) Which“coming”isJesustalkingabout?(13) -EitherHiscominginjudgmentonJerusalemorHisSecondComing,possiblyboth5) Whatparableillustratestheimportanceofbeingproductive?(14-30) -Theparableofthetalents6) Basedonthisparable,whatdoesJesusexpectofHisdisciples?(15,21,26-27) -Tousewhat“talents”wehavetothebestofourabilityandopportunity7) Inthejudgmentdepicted,whoisbeingjudged?Onwhatbasis?(32,40,45) -Allthenations;theirtreatmentofJesus’brethren(Hisdisciples)8) WhereisthereasimilarjudgmentportrayedintheOldTestament? -Joel3:1-2,12-14,inwhichnationsarejudgedbasedontheirtreatmentofIsrael9) Evenifsuch“judgments”arelimitedtothenations,whatdotheyforeshadow? -ThecomingoftheLordtojudgeallmenattheendoftime,cf.Ac17:31;2Co5:1010)Howarepunishmentandrewarddescribedinthischapter?(34,41,46) -Therighteous:inheritthekingdom,goawayintoeternallife -Thewicked:intotheeverlastingfire,goawayintoeverlastingpunishment

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Chapter Twenty-Six ThislengthychapterdescribestheflurryofeventsleadingtoJesus’arrestandtrial,withtheplottokillJesus(1-5,14-16),Jesus’anointmentbyMary(6-13),thelastPassoversupperandinstitutionoftheLord’sSupper(17-35),Jesus’prayersinthegarden(36-46),thebetrayalbyJudasandaccompanyingarrest(47-56),theappearancebeforeCaiaphasandthecouncil(57-68),andPeter’sdenialasforetoldbyJesus(69-75).

Points To Ponder • TheeventsleadingtothearrestofJesus

• TheinstitutionoftheLord’sSupper

• Judas’betrayalandPeter’sdenial

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -TheplottokillJesus-Mt26:1-5,14-16 -ThegardenofGethsemane-Mt26:36-46 -JesusanointedatBethany-Mt26:6-13 -Betrayalandarrest-Mt26:47-56 -Thelastsupper-Mt26:17-35 -BeforeCaiaphasandcouncil-Mt26:57-68 -PeterdeniesJesus-Mt26:69-75 2) WhoplottedtotakeJesusbytrickeryandkillHim?(3-4) -Thechiefpriests,scribes,elders,alongwithCaiaphasthehighpriest3) WhatdidJesussaywouldbedoneforMarywhoanointedHim?(13) -Herkinddeedwouldbeproclaimedthroughouttheworldasamemorialtoher4) ForhowmuchdidJudasagreewiththechiefprieststobetrayJesus?(14-15) -Thirtypiecesofsilver5) WhatdidJesusinstitutewhileeatingthePassover?(26-28;cf.1Co11:17-34) -TheLord’sSupper6) WhatdidJesuspredictwouldhappenthatnight?(31-35) -AllHisdiscipleswouldstumble,PeterwoulddenyHimthreetimes7) WhatdidJesusprayforthreetimesinthegardenofGethsemane(39,42,44) -“…letthiscuppassfromMe,neverthelessnotasIwill,butasYouwill”8) WhatclaimwasJesuswillingtoacceptatHistrail?(63-64) -ThatHewastheChrist,theSonofGod9) AfterPeterdeniedknowingJesusthreetimes,whatdidhedo?(75) -Hewentoutandweptbitterly

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Chapter Twenty-Seven Preventedbylawfromcarryingoutexecution,thereligiousleaderssentJesustoPilatewhocondemnedHimtobecrucified(1-2,10-31).Meanwhile,Judasreturnedthebetrayalmoneyandhangedhimself(3-9).Crucifiedalongwithtwothieves,Jesusexpiredaftersixhours(32-56).HisbodywasburiedinJoseph’stomb,securedbyRomanguards(57-66).

Points To Ponder • Theeventsleadingtothecrucifixion

• TheabuseJesussufferedpriortoHisactualdeath

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -JesusbeforePilateandhissoldiers-Mt27:1-2,10-31 -Judashangshimself-Mt27:3-9 -Jesus’crucifixionanddeath-Mt27:32-56 -Jesusburiedandtombsecured-Mt27:57-662) WhatdidJudasdowhenherealizedJesuswascondemned?(3-5) -Returnedthebetrayalmoneyandthenhangedhimself3) WhatdidJesusconfesstoPilate?(11) -HewastheKingoftheJews4) WhowasreleasedinsteadofJesus?(15-26) -Barabbas,anotoriousprisoner5) WhatabusedidtheRomansoldiersinflictonJesus?(26,28-31) -Scourged,stripped,crownedwiththorns,mocked,spatupon,struckwithareed6) WhohelpedbearJesus’cross?WherewasJesuscrucified?(32-33) -SimonofCyrene;Golgotha(PlaceofaSkull)7) WhoblasphemedandmockedJesusasHehungonthecross?(39) -Thosewhopassedby,includingthechiefpriests,elders,andscribes8) WhatdidtheguardsconfessafterseeingtheeventsfollowingJesus’death?(54) -“TrulythiswastheSonofGod!”9) WherewasJesusburied?WhosawwhereHewasburied?(57-61) -InJoseph’stomb;MaryMagdaleneandthe“other”Mary(cf.Mt27:56)10)WhywasaRomanguardplacedatthetombofJesus?(62-66) -TopreventthedisciplesfromstealingthebodyandsayingHerosefromthedead

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Chapter Twenty-Eight OnthefirstdayoftheweekfollowingHiscrucifixion,JesusrosefromthedeadonthefirstdayoftheweekandappearedfirsttothetwoMarys,givingtheminstructionsforthedisciplestomeetHiminGalilee(1-10).Meanwhilethechiefpriestsandeldersbribedthesoldierstosaythatthedisciplesstolethebody(11-15).WhenthedisciplesmetJesusinGalilee,Hechargedthemtogoandmakedisciplesofallthenations(16-20).

Points To Ponder • ThecircumstancesofJesus’resurrection

• ThedetailsoftheGreatCommission

Review Questions 1) Whatarethemainpointsofthischapter? -TheresurrectionofJesus-Mt28:1-10 -Thesoldiersarebribed-Mt28:11-15 -TheGreatCommission-Mt28:16-202) Whocametothetombatdawnonthefirstdayoftheweek?(1) -MaryMagdaleneandthe“other”Mary(cf.Mt27:56,61)3) Whathadhappenedbythetimetheygotthere?(2) -Anearthquake,andthestonefromthedoorremovedbyanangeloftheLord4) Whatwerethetwowomeninstructedbytheangeltodo?(7) -TellJesus’disciplesthatHeisrisenfromthedeadandforthemtogotoGalilee5) Whoappearedtothetwowomenontheirwaytothedisciples?(9-10) -JesusHimself,whogavethemthesameinstructionsasdidtheangel6) Whatmakesthesoldiers’lieaboutthebodyofJesusfatallyflawed?(13) -Ifthesoldierswereasleep,howdidtheyknowitwasthedisciples?7) WhenthedisciplessawJesusinGalilee,whatwastheirreaction?(16-17) -TheyworshipedHim(cf.Mt28:9),thoughsomedoubted8) WhatdidJesusclaimhadbeengiventoHim?(18) -Allauthorityinheavenandonearth9) WhatdidJesuschargeHisdisciplestodo?Whatdidthatinvolve?(19-20) -Togoandmakedisciplesofallnations;baptizingandteaching10)WhatdidJesuspromiseHisdisciples?(20) -“Iamwithyoualways,eventotheendoftheage.”