The christian church put matthews book first because matthew often refers to the old testament. In mark, the name of this taxgatherer is levi, but in the gospel of matthew, he is called matthew. Davies and allison, in their widely used commentary, draw attention to the use of triads the gospel groups. But when the pharisees saw it, they said unto him, behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day. From the statement in the ancient greek text, it is difficult to tell what the book of the genealogy refers to. Second coming of christ in matthew 24 bible explained. Listen to book of matthew using kjv audio bible online. The book of matthew has always occupied a position of high esteem in the faith and life of the church. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 27 and more. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to egypt until god gives them the green light to return home. The key word in matthew is kingdom and is used 28 times. He gives specific commands about how he wants to be glorified according to his standards and not our own.
Matthew 19 kjv and it came to pass, that when jesus. Why did jesus speak this parable about people brought and slain in front of the ruler if he was meek and gentle. The book of matthew kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby duration. These are all of the chapters of the book of matthew. At that time jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn. His mother mary was pledged to be married to joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the. The very time that jesus was telling the disciples about his coming crucifixion, the chief priests, scribes and elders were plotting trying to capture jesus and kill him. He may also be presenting the gospel as a new torah and jesus as a new and greater moses. Worship means to hold in high regard, to venerate, to honor. The gospel of matthew cliffsnotes study guides book.
Over the course of the new few weeks, we will discuss the reasons for accepting the traditional viewpoints for new testament authorship. The teaching of jesus on marriage and divorce is further explained in matthew 19, but here we see the intent of jesus. Matthew 27 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Use matthew henry bible commentary complete to study the bible online and better understand scripture meaning and translations. The lord leaves to the state its own jurisdiction, matthew 22. Ron miller reveals the underlying story of matthew to readers, giving them a full appreciation of the books message, uncovering a portrait of jesus that at times. The book of matthew is a gospel that contains narrative history, genealogy, parables, sermons, and some prophetic oracles. The opening genealogy is designed to document christs credentials as israels king, and the rest of the book completes this theme. The fivefold division may suggest that matthew has modeled his book on the structure of the pentateuch the first five books of the ot. All the curses written in gods book now came into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones, as was foretold concerning him ps. Chapter 2 matthew chapter 1 matthew chapter 1 the genealogy of jesus thebookofthegenerationofjesuschrist,thesonofdavid, thesonofabraham. Study matthew 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Matthew 18, new international version niv the bible app. There is only one good news of the great work that god had accomplished by his son, the lord jesus christ, but in his wisdom it needed four different men to make this news of salvation known to the world in written form. Matthew shows that christ is the heir of the kingly line. Christs clearing of the law of the fourth commandment concerning the sabbathday, and vindicating it from some superstitious notions advanced by the jewish teachers showing that works of necessity and mercy are to be done on that day, matthew 12. It is not ideal to divide gods word into small parts. Apr 20, 2016 matthew kjv blessed are the poor in spirit. Jun 20, 2017 watch our overview video on matthew ch. Voice bible studies, the gospel of matthew, matthew 1. Andrew, at least, had spent a day with him, and jesus had changed simons name to peter. The contents of this gospel, and the evidence of ancient writers, show that it was written primarily for the use of the jewish nation. Free bible commentary and bible guide on matthew in simple.
His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. So, matthew begins his account of the life of jesus christ. Luther appropriately lays emphasis here upon the distinction between what the christian has to do as a christian, and what as a worldly person in so far as he is in a position or an office, and so on. Jesus had met peter and andrew before this moment john 1. The heading of the first book of the new testament is in most manuscripts gospel according to matthew. It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the. Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, the kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field happily for us, these exquisite parables are, with like charming simplicity and clearness, expounded to us by the great preacher himself. Matthew was well qualified to produce such a gospel because his business knowledge made it possible for him to record the discourses of jesus.
Click here for an exhaustive list of content on matthew. Matthew bible book with full chapters king james version. Matthews emphasis on the old testament preparation for the gospel makes it an ideal bridge from the. The tax collector from the western shore of galilee who left everything to follow christ luke 5. In matthew, jesus brings gods heavenly kingdom to earth and invites his disciples into a. Ifthebookreferstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea could be that this is a gospel. The four gospels are followed by the acts of the apostles, the letters of st. Matthew collected taxes, but he became one of jesus 12 special friends matthew 9. Worship has become so restricted in peoples minds that it is generally limited to something one does for an hour or two once a week. When we turn to matthew, we turn to the book which may well be called the most important single document of the christian faith, for in it we have the fullest and the most. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. It is one thing to oppose jesus apparent violations of the current rules made by religious leaders, but to say that he is empowered by satan is another matter altogether. Introduction to matthew bible exposition commentary. Matthew 1 kjv the book of the generation of jesus bible gateway.
Matthew 12 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Matthew 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Matthew, surnamed levi, before his conversion was a publican, or taxgatherer under the romans at capernaum. From the statement in the ancient greek text, it is difficult. The gospel of matthew is the opening book of the new testament of the bible, and the first of the four gospels, matthew, mark, luke, and john. Then joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Matthew 5 kjv and seeing the multitudes, he went up bible. However, most new testament scholars agree that the gospel of matthew was not written by one of jesus disciples, although it is quite possible that matthew the apostle may have had something to do with one or more of the sources that were used. Read matthew 27 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Matthew chapter 26 explained discover the 66 books of.
Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. Matthew 5 king james version kjv 5 and seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain. Truly i tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5 niv introduction to the sermon on the mount. Matthew did not write the first book about jesus life. In matthew, jesus brings gods heavenly kingdom to earth and invites his. An intense focus on preaching of the gospel has the power to detach us from the creative activity of god. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the holy spirit. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Matthew 5 new international version niv introduction to the sermon on the mount. It refers to the conduct of private individuals, not to men in a public capacity. Matthew with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three. Read and study matthew 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. His mother, mary, was engaged to be married to joseph. Matthew 27 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
It is essential that we look at the old testament as a christian book that was purposely written with the christian in mind. The life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. A summary of the gospel according to matthew matthew in s bible. Matthew 1 king james bible kjv book of matthew bible. All the curses written in gods book now came into his bowels like. The opening words of matthew are literally, the book of the genesis of jesus christ, son of david, son of abraham. This sermon is a masterful exposition of the law and a potent assault on pharisaic legalism, closing with a call to true faith and salvation 7. He is generally allowed to have written his gospel before any other of the evangelists. The sermon on the mount introduces a series of 5 important discourses recorded in matthew. It does matter whether or not we share in the celebration of this worlds pagan religious holidays.
Matthew henry bible commentary complete bible study online. The book of matthew, chapter 12 king james version. The new testament begins with the gospel of matthew. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of matthew in the bible king james version.
Matthew king james version the parable of the sower. Matthew, tyndale new testament commentary, page 11. Matthew chapter 6 kjv king james version fred scanlan in reply on exodus 12 when you confess him and you receive his body and blood in faith, your sins are washed away and you are a born again child of god. Matthew s signature phrase the kingdom of heaven occurs 32 times in this book and nowhere else in all of scripture. We will begin with the gospel of matthew today and will then move towards the other three gospels before looking at some of the letters in revelation. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The expression, the book of the genesis, comes from the greek translation of the old testament called the septuagint in genesis 2. It was written by matthew levi, the disciple of christ around 4850 a.
Matthew 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. What does the bible say about the unbelief of jesus christs disciples. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The gospel according to matthew matthew sparknotes. It is easy for us to think of the old testament as the book of judaism, and that christianitys roots are in judaism. Paul beginning with romans, the catholic or universal letters beginning with james, and the book of revelation. Study guide for malachi 1 matthew 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Matthew 14 kjv at that time herod the tetrarch heard. The teaching of jesus on marriage and divorce is further explained in matthew 19.