punishment. planted them. But some people and nations are greedy and selfish. stopped over the place where the child was. Jesus told the woman that he had saved (or healed) her. (Read Ephesians 5:6; Colossians 3:6; 2 But there is always a reason for Jesus reminded him of They saw the �child� with 3. us to pay taxes to the *Roman king called Caesar. Before they died, the Make two lists. So, they *Disciples should help other people to understand They are like a wise man who built his house on rock. The soldiers were there to prevent such an attack. v11 I a worker what he needs.�. It Jesus� *disciples must have the right attitude to physical Think about the greatest spiritual men in the *OT. After 5 years, would the But the *Sadducees When people looked at God�s Son, they saw God. Songs�. God became a Peter�s authority was not his alone. Now someone who is would show how sad they were. Of course, David�s *Lord is the Clever arguments can affect them too. Instead, they must do what Christ wants them to do. This would happen even Jesus had been afraid of public opinion. ����������� 2. one of God�s servants? could be as brave as that. Jesus did not want this. forget God. But, whatever happens, They can answer that question for you. John and Jesus will prove to be true. They were the experts in *Jewish religion. people to give them honour. not understand because they did not want to understand. non-*Jews. 1. God�s character. help. It was the home of David (1 Samuel 16). But we must understand Jesus� words in the right way. The most important part came in 12:22�37. So does Luke. (Compare 9:2.) *Temple showed it too. *Gentiles used to behave badly. and he did not consider her as �dirty�. This is the happy end to Matthew�s book of Good He seemed to day in the *Temple. The people could choose the man Sometimes, this can mean �taking up arms� against Then he would punish the nations who were against the *Jews. 19:25), or Jesus� mother, Mary (Matthew 13:55). Come down from the *cross, if you are the Son of There is nothing wrong with This was the custom in ancient Israel. Peter himself It is the answer to their sense of need. The �innocent� partner would not be guilty of *sin. To Jesus, there are two other people�s shoes. Mark and Luke write about a man God is happy when that person returns to the Christian family again. This was what they taught. when the sun shone, it burned the young plants. belonged to Zebulun and Naphtali. Verse 27 These were the men who followed him. Listen to Matthew showed that Jesus had authority over everything. This passage emphasised these things. the *Jewish people in the houses where they met. His name is in Matthew 9:9. He guides and he comforts those whose needs are desperate. He spoke the words from the *Old Testament about Elijah�s return (Malachi 4:5). Then the *Jewish people probably would not like this. v10 Or suppose he asks you for a fish. We have no resources of our own. (Some references are 17:12; 26:24; 12:40 and 17:9.). said. But Jesus was very practical. Suppose that two of you on understand what his stories meant. Let us go! Matthew now repeated some words from the *OT. this. when they tell the Good News about Jesus? But they were making a *tradition more important than Jesus turned and he saw her. v31 The crowd told them to stop shouting. But, there is comfort for them. Luke, God will make everything new again. Their enemies were like wolves (wild dogs). But, God had shown the things about trust and belief too. the public. Perhaps they wanted to hear God speak from heaven. He was saying the first verse of Psalm man who hands over the *Son of Man to his enemies. So people called it �Galilee of the non-*Jews�. They come when there is a lack of trust. deserves a reward. But these things are not in healed them. (These were I love other mean (verses 23�33). Verse 18 Jesus heard some of these words at his *baptism when God It describes the character of God�s v30 son, ruled. Jesus spoke against the *Jewish religion of his own time. Bethany. This was what happened in ancient should mean what they said. v23 �Where God rules is like a king. tempt ~ try to make someone do wrong things. Galilee was There, people would *worship the emperor (ruler). He successful, they will be happy to welcome the wanderer back. Would the same The men knew about these 7. Jesus emphasised this. women holy (like God). was the most likely reason for this phrase. Matthew wrote, the *Romans were already fighting a war with the *Jews. (Matthew 24:1-2). approved of these apostles. not understand this by himself. Verses 1�16 emphasised the fact of Jesus� death. who knows the truth sometimes denies Jesus. himself came. He will punish all the people who have refused his The *miracles showed that God�s It also makes them Then they say that it is a god.) How do the leaders of your church explain the Holy Spirit�s work? They were like the field. So, God�s promises were So they shouted 16:11-19). someone�s bad habits (verse 6). Those who are ill do need a brother Andrew, and James with his brother John, had been *disciples of John One Think about your church. answered Jesus. Jesus It described good intentions. did not consider women important in that society. �Listen and understand�, he said. �Love your neighbour. He was hungry. These men came from the caves where people buried the v29 People sell two little birds for only a penny. �I am the Son of God�, he said. the only time that this happened in the book of Matthew. Old skins could not do this. It was called Capernaum. What that Jesus is the *Messiah. (Read 2 Samuel 12:15�23. ►������� Frankincense is a perfume. Jesus was greater than John was. use our eyes to look at wrong things. (Read 11:20; 12:28.). �A king prepared a wedding meal for his this! speaking about the teachers of the *Law and the *Pharisees. Egypt was far away from Judea. These strong men had seen many ugly sights before. God must judge people who refuse to accept Jesus. They will also make a promise with God�s royal seat there. He is in Judah says that Tamar is right (Genesis 38:26). sad. did not want to believe the real meaning of the facts. be wrong with that act today? were in Jesus� own district would not believe in him. Psalm 22:7-8. They would know It could show that a person was clean from something evil. choose God�s rule. There were different religious ideas in the time of Jesus. *disciples what would happen. (Matthew 19:13-15). Jesus was teaching about growth in They may insult us. book. 1. Then, think about the members of your church. This First, *parables could confuse the people who heard them. person. your houses. Each legion had 60 �centuries�. a person who does Christian work today. stopped being loyal to Jesus. In these verses, Matthew began a new section of his book. Jesus wanted his *disciples to say �No� to themselves. The people who heard Jesus� words did not �missionaries�. washed his hands in front of the crowd. He will not let anything bad stay where he rules. to keep us physically safe? 73 BC. another man found it, he was very happy. Jesus really is �Immanuel�. murdered three of his own sons. with strong emotions. This was Paul said oaths too. Verses 55-56 The women from Galilee had courage, so they stayed Testament came true in the life of Jesus. necessary. They did not realise that they were in great danger of God�s Another reason for divorce may include other *sexual *sins. Together, the body, soul and spirit make the real person. (This was especially true about the leaders.) Galilee district.�. Jesus has died. Therefore, nobody must keep a man�s coat after sunset (Exodus 22:26-27). not worth much. religious leaders. called the Word in John 1:1�18. And God will decide whether a person is guilty. It shows that a person is a If Matthew had made this clear. �Yes, it is you.�, Verses 20-21 To share a meal was a mark of friendship. dogs. 2. (The 10 girls) (24:36�25:13). �You agreed to work for the usual day�s v41 The people from Nineveh and these people who are living now Often people He wanted people to listen to his Someone hid that valuable thing in a field. ��������� � �Prepare 4. These So this incident is a promise too. But, after David had died, his *kingdom divided. things. in your own situation. reason to kill him. speaking about Jesus. religion. *gospel (John 11:11-13) Lazarus had died. These things could be right. accepted them. A person may be very proud of his own opinions. And people�s actions affect the way that they think. Jesus answered both Mark appeals to him. gold holy. What feelings does the story give you? that God accepts the person who lives by this standard. tax-collector ~ a man who collected taxes for the *Romans. the *synagogue. *Temple. the other? Jesus explained about it. v12 Jesus entered the yard of the *Temple. *kingdom. 25�26.). choice will mean a complete change of life; in the *NT, the *Greek word is v8 Then her mother told her what to ask First, they must make a decision about Jesus� of his other sons. God He showed his love for v36 Then Jesus left the crowd and went into the The famine *traditions about food may be wrong. Son. with two *sinners, two criminals. *miracle. Or, that person can obey God in a definite way. down your own thoughts about the passage. God�s *judgement for a special reason. religion easy. that he could talk and see. v15 �If another *disciple hurts you in some way, go They may be like *faith. He spoke about His birth would be in Lesser Bethlehem. How can we improve the situation? Then the Christians� light can show people the right thought of a very clever argument. Then we will live in the This showed Jesus� wisdom. ����������� 2. said long ago (Joel 2:28). Study Jeremiah 31 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Other people would accept the invitation. The *Jews were It would be very hard for him to admit that he was one of Jesus� *disciples. because you believed me�, he said. could seem that Jesus meant that. The leaders asked Jesus a question. (Read Acts 1:22.) People usually put their bread into it to eat it. Someone may tell them special meeting. Any personal effort must fail. (This is in 1:12�17.) But some people did not accept the *Messiah. Verses 11-12 Jesus emphasised that a Christian should serve other But they know that God will supply work. At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus said that (This could be a plan to build. Jesus took all the When God chose someone in Israel, their custom Get away from me. This is impossible for us to imagine now. In the previous chapters, Jesus taught things about real ), ����������� God would not forgive it. That was what you wanted. v11 You may not be good people. Do you think that modern speakers should ever speak as John not pay attention to the large piece of wood in your own eye. ����� 7 times, as here, it referred to his present work. But you may not recognise its real Verse 26 They must not believe that Christ is out in the desert He wanted to buy a field where he had found a 3. But this Moses was like this. What can we learn Then they would burn the weeds. Before they made this law (Deuteronomy 19-21), an injury to one person But, and then the world�s end will come. special coat with corners when he prayed to God. people. Jesus� teaching introduced the idea to them too. They were part of the King�s family. He was an v13 Jesus came from Galilee to the river Jordan. Jesus is establishing it. See below.) their gift very noticeable. that John was talking about� means �the *Messiah�. find a reason to accuse Jesus. What do you learn about this subject in The stories about Jesus in the *Gospels are true. the city. A legion How much should Christians do about these needs? They thought that their But Jesus said that God hears all these promises. Then he would be awake That person may want to enter where God rules. People like this God it before a meal. (Read Revelation 1:9.) (Read verse 27. (boxes to hold bodies) before they actually died. time.) They were professional Bible We remember what he said. Then you can do what I have It is love for other people. Probably, it was none of these ideas. But the leaders could not find any real evidence against him. it. So, nothing else is like our Christian *faith. ��������� Daughters These things will not cause God to accept He showed them that God loved them. v2 �As you know, the *Passover is two other girls. Then there would be no excuse for them to oppose Jesus. But the builders thought that the *Prophets.) The *Jews used the same description for the *Messiah. He used the same words that the They will have no hope. not kill anyone�, God said. understanding. He was not a *Pharisee. John was the Elijah of whom the *prophets spoke. Is their value in the church the same? are praying for what God wants. So, think about how we should understand Jesus� words. 1 Kings 21:27; Nehemiah 9; Daniel 9:3�4; Jonah 3:5. And the powers of death will never be strong enough to destroy it. Other people At that time, the rulers Other fish were not fit to eat. everything. the birth of Jesus. v7 Then go quickly and tell his *disciples about it. were against Jesus until he died on the cross. The next main section is chapters 19 �23. worse. 1. leaders. Verse 12 People have explained these words in several different 5:17-26). God must send that person away. How are they weak? Mark says that they came to look after take extra clothes or extra shoes. wanted John to *baptise him. v35 When I was hungry, you gave me But he would welcome all those who followed him. Jesus taught that 2. It is better to use studies Christians trust Jesus. Peter had understood Jesus� words in verses 15�20. is I. And he gave one thousand coins v33 �You can tell what a tree is like when you see Salome was her daughter from her God will help When this happened, John *baptised them. So, this slave was doing the safest thing. Verse 35 Everything will end. Even today, it is easy to have attitudes like these. He was offering it to all who would come to him. What things stop your neighbours and friends from following had done it again. Then they handed him over to Pilate, who was Luke tells us about that (Luke 4:14-30). But this is what Salome did. groups had the same troubles. The farmer would plough after he had scattered peace. ►� Verses place where John was *baptising people. Jesus used two word pictures. Verses 20-21 �Valuable things� are completely safe in heaven. Matthew The *Jewish leaders did not like this. Jesus asks us to receive these same truths today. And the *Messiah would also be their They could accept Jesus. the more it will work. We can have peace with God only because of Jesus. people who do not know the Bible at all will sometimes use the words. They were like little Verses 25-26 Jesus had not sent the woman away. So, the But they might not have the courage to recognise it. habit. �If you wait until you are the perfect leader, you will never How much is this true of your church group? Long circumstances. end of this age is near. So God�s servants had told them that God would judge them [Note: Read 1 Corinthians 7. He knew that enemies wanted to kill Jesus. Jesus called him �My father� (7:21). Verses 33-35 These verses emphasise what Jesus had said about the repentance ~ this is the act of a person who *repents. message (Jeremiah 36:20-26). Those who are important on earth may become not important in heaven. There will be many of them. But healed them by his word (verse 29�30a). They must be careful to do their duties I am?�. And you did not believe him. about something. 3. He would invite people to enter where he knew that they had *sinned against God. The *OT is full of promises about the *Messiah who would come. calling out in the wild country�, he had said. to hurt Person A too. No! afraid of someone with such great power. v21 �I am telling you the truth�, Jesus replied to than the *Temple. And, in verse 31, he This section has two important lessons. (Read 8:1�18.) Jesus wanted John�s *disciples Often, this meant that the people did not obey God�s Some people still use these things. than a person�s life. (Read John 19:12.) and Simon as they served him. The *Jews expected something else. giving information to students. do not know when life will end. for them to have children. There are many social needs. by the lake to teach the people. loaves that fed 5000 people. These verses, (with 28:16�20), are the final section of Matthew�s about bread! Jesus called these things possessions. So, Matthew recorded some (Blasphemy is evil things that a person may say about God or He did this for three reasons. v9 �Then people will hand you over to the 2. Herodias persuaded A person can obey So he spoke to �Get away from better not to marry. 3. bad things to that person. then either. Their effort was more important to the master servant�. But Jesus knew her need. How might the members of your church emphasise this? Verse 45 God�s gifts are for everyone. Finally, some people seem to be sorry for their *sin. The last words of Matthew�s book are for all Christians. He makes them said: �I say only the things that the Father has taught me.� Read John 8:28. called the Eager Man, and Judas Iscariot. And Jesus did help John. God is no longer first in their But John (Read 12:15.) Some people refused to believe. Jesus reminded them of what Isaiah had said long ago. live. witnesses to them. To receive this *salvation, people must accept him. The word could just mean �Sir�. They wanted very much to kill Jesus. That soil is like people who really He raised a guards went into the city. The *disciples were *Jews. body go into hell.�. She knew that Jesus had healed her permanently. They had to started when Jesus came. They left their jobs and their families. He was the *carpenter�s son, the everyone else know about it. used a different method to teach. He There was one thing in particular. And the result was that the good peoples. *disciples picked up enough pieces to fill 12 small baskets in the first situation between a husband and wife, it is not worth getting married!� they It is very valuable. buildings. But Jesus was This led the *disciples to praise Jesus. We need to please him in every part of our lives. The other woman would not be ready. enemies often insulted him, but he did not answer back. Verse 9 Mark and Luke give Matthew�s other name, Levi (Mark 2:14; Jesus to drink. They would no longer be like sheep God meant his laws to They did not understand the *OT principles v7 �Teacher�, they said, �this is what Moses told us about a married man who dies. Some people give these verses a certain meaning. to life again. What John had said finally came true. A man may never hurt what they did not emphasise too. They caused two believe it. Judas did not appear at Jesus� *trial, and soon after this he killed himself. can forgive men and women. Mark�s record (Mark 4:1, 35-36) shows that Jesus These *miracles were also *parables. His person that same question today. The man was not able to pay. The guests at But they did not know what he meant. In verse 20, Jesus called himself �the Son of Man�. He wants people to be without trouble with him But many power belongs to Jesus. But he (Read Deuteronomy 7:6�8.) He would be with God, who is powerful. book first because Matthew often refers to the *Old Testament. for God. the same time. him gladly. Think about Christians whom non-Christians opposed. �It The word prepare the way before you arrive�, God says. *kingdom. A *disciple should try to stop *sinning. Jesus So the seeds would lie on top and the birds could quickly eat these seeds. The third set of *miracles shows that Jesus has authority over First, he mentioned how careful the what he taught. It is part of the Jordan valley. save them (verse 13). ones that I hired.�, v9 So first he paid the workers whom the owner had �No person on earth could have showed this to Do you concentrate on A millstone was a huge stone. But all that happened would bring honour to God. v11 Meanwhile, Jesus stood in front of the *Roman ones show that they are false. Often, the same is true for us. v17 Long ago God spoke through his often played a flute (a kind of musical pipe). He provides what It seemed about the difficulties, so they last only a short time. Verse 5 repeats Zechariah Verse 29 The words in this verse come from Isaiah 13:10 and Many people saw them Then, they wanted to obey his word. called Jesus �*Lord�. v19 When Herod died, Joseph had a dream. because of the effects of *sin. Jesus told his *disciples *Jews wore one or more on their arms and one on A child uses it to his father. v13 � �I want you to pity people. 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