Matthew
New Testament · Gospels · 48 chapter studies + Overview
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- 1 Matthew 1 - The Genealogy of the King Matthew 1:1-17 traces promise, kingship, exile, and hidden generations to Jesus, the King who enters and heals a wounded history.
- 1-2 Matthew 2 - Emmanuel, the Magi, Egypt, and Nazareth Matthew 1:18-2:23 reveals Emmanuel through Joseph's obedience, the Magi's worship, Egypt's shelter, Rachel's grief, and Nazareth.
- 3 Matthew 3 - John, Repentance, and the Baptism of Christ Matthew 3:1-17 calls for repentance and fruit, then reveals the sinless beloved Son with the Father and the Spirit at the Jordan.
- 4 Matthew 4 - The Temptation in the Wilderness Matthew 4:1-11 reveals the beloved Son defeating temptation in real hunger through obedient trust, faithful Scripture, and undivided worship.
- 4 Matthew 4 12-25 Galilee and the First Call Matthew 4:12-25 shows Christ bringing light to Galilee, calling workers into discipleship, and teaching and healing with kingdom mercy.
- 5 Matthew 5 1-16 Beatitudes, Salt, and Light Matthew 5:1-16 forms disciples in humility, mercy, purity, peace, and endurance so their salt and light reveal the Father's glory.
- 5 Matthew 5 17-26 The Law Fulfilled and the Heart Reconciled Matthew 5:17-26 brings the Law to fullness in the heart, confronting anger and contempt and calling worshipers to timely reconciliation.
- 5 Matthew 5 27-48 Purity, Truth, Mercy, and Enemy Love Matthew 5:27-48 heals desire, covenant, and speech, frees disciples from revenge, and forms enemy love in the Father's likeness.
- 6 Matthew 6 1-18 Secret Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting Matthew 6:1-18 joins secret almsgiving, prayer, forgiveness, and fasting in the life of children seen and known by their Father.
- 6 Matthew 6 19-34 Treasure, the Eye, Two Masters, and Anxiety Christ frees the heart from treasure's mastery and anxious fear, teaching trust in the Father and the kingdom sought first.
- 7 Matthew 7 1-29 The Narrow Gate and the House on the Rock Christ completes the Sermon with merciful discernment, persevering prayer, tested fruit, and a life that hears His words and does them.
- 8 Matthew 8 1-17 The King Who Cleanses and Heals Christ cleanses by holy touch, heals by His word, restores free service, and bears our infirmity as the saving Servant.
- 8-9 Matthew 8 18-9 8 Following Christ into His Authority over Chaos, Demons, and Sin The lowly Son of Man commands the sea, delivers the bound, forgives sins, and calls His disciples to follow Him through danger.
- 9 Matthew 9 9-17 The Physician, the Table, and the New Wine Christ calls Matthew to rise, welcomes sinners as their Physician, and forms renewed hearts for the Bridegroom’s joy and fasting.
- 9 Matthew 9 18-38 Faith, Touch, Sight, Speech, and the Harvest Christ receives hidden suffering, raises the dead, opens eyes and speech, and calls disciples to pray for laborers in His harvest.
- 10 Matthew 10 1-42 The Mission of the Twelve Christ sends the Twelve with freely received authority, sheep-like courage, cross-bearing love, and mercy as small as a cup of water.
- 11 Matthew 11 1-30 John, Hidden Wisdom, and the Rest of Christ Christ answers John’s prison question, warns the unrepentant, reveals the Father, and gives the weary rest within His gentle yoke.
- 12 Matthew 12 1-21 Sabbath Mercy, Healing, and the Servant The Lord of the Sabbath defends the guiltless, restores the withered hand, and brings justice without crushing the bruised reed.
- 12 Matthew 12 22-50 Spirit, Sign, Repentance, and True Kinship Christ liberates by the Spirit, calls accusing hearts to repentance, gives Jonah’s sign, and gathers His family in the Father’s will.
- 13 Matthew 13:1-23 - The Parable of the Sower Christ sows the word generously and calls hearers to understanding, deep roots, freedom from choking rivals, and lasting fruit.
- 13 Matthew 13:24-43 - Wheat, Tares, Mustard Seed, and Leaven Christ protects the wheat, gives hidden growth to His kingdom, and reserves the final harvest for His angels and the radiance of the righteous.
- 13 Matthew 13:44-52 - Treasure, Pearl, Dragnet, and the Trained Scribe The kingdom’s treasure brings joyful surrender, sober readiness for judgment, and a disciple’s treasury from which to nourish others.
- 13-14 Matthew 13:53-14:12 - The Rejected Prophet and the Martyred Forerunner Nazareth refuses familiar holiness, Herod sacrifices truth to reputation, and John’s grieving disciples carry their loss to Jesus.
- 14 Matthew 14:13-36 - Bread in the Wilderness and Lord of the Sea Christ feeds the wilderness crowd, comes over the sea to save Peter, and turns recognition of His mercy into care for the sick.
- 15 Matthew 15:1-20 - Tradition, Defilement, and the Heart Christ tests tradition by God’s command and heals worship, fasting, speech, and mercy by calling the heart near to Him.
- 15 Matthew 15:21-39 - The Canaanite Woman and Bread for the Nations Israel's Messiah receives a Canaanite mother's persistent faith, restores wounded bodies, and feeds a wilderness crowd from the abundance of His compassion.
- 16 Matthew 16:1-28 - From Signs to Confession and the Cross Christ leads His disciples from demands for signs to true confession, the Church He builds, and the freedom of following His Cross.
- 17 Matthew 17:1-13 - The Transfiguration of the King Christ reveals His glory before the Passion, calls His disciples to hear Him, and leads them down the mountain toward suffering love.
- 17 Matthew 17:14-27 - Faith, Healing, and the Freedom of Sons Christ heals where His disciples fail, promises the third day through their sorrow, and freely pays so that others will not stumble.
- 18 Matthew 18:1-14 - Little Ones, Scandal, and the Lost Sheep Christ turns rivalry into humble welcome, protection of the little ones, decisive repentance, and the search for the one who strays.
- 18 Matthew 18:15-35 - Correction, Agreement, and Forgiveness Without Limit Christ joins truthful correction to forgiveness, calling those released from an impossible debt to show mercy from the heart.
- 19 Matthew 19:1-15 - Marriage, Hardness of Heart, and Children Christ restores marriage to God’s purpose, honors freely received celibacy, and welcomes the children His disciples would hinder.
- 19-20 Matthew 19:16-20:16 - Riches, Reward, and the Laborers in the Vineyard Christ frees disciples from wealth and envy, making obedience possible by grace and teaching them to rejoice in the Master’s goodness.
- 20 Matthew 20:17-34 - The Cup, Servant Greatness, and the Blind Men Jesus purifies desire on the road to Jerusalem, revealing His voluntary Passion, greatness through service, and mercy that opens the eyes for discipleship.
- 21 Matthew 21:1-22 - The King Enters, Cleanses, and Judges the Fig Tree The lowly King enters Jerusalem, restores prayer and mercy in the temple, judges barrenness, and calls His disciples to believing prayer.
- 21 Matthew 21:23-46 - Authority, the Two Sons, and the Vineyard Christ unmasks evasive authority, calls empty assent to obedient repentance, and reveals the rejected Son as cornerstone and judge.
- 22 Matthew 22:1-46 - The Wedding Feast and the Questions in the Temple The King calls the whole person to the wedding, to resurrection hope, to love, and to worship of Christ as David's Lord.
- 23 Matthew 23:1-39 - Woes, Hypocrisy, and the Lament over Jerusalem Christ warns against religious hypocrisy, calls His servants to humble authority, and weeps over Jerusalem with severe mercy.
- 24 Matthew 24:1-51 - The Temple’s Fall and the Watchful Servant Christ warns of the temple's fall, false christs, tribulation, and the unknown hour so His servants will endure, discern, and be found faithfully serving.
- 25 Matthew 25:1-30 - Virgins, Talents, and Readiness Christ teaches that readiness for the Bridegroom becomes mercy, faithful stewardship, and accountable service before the Master's return.
- 25 Matthew 25:31-46 - The Judgment of Mercy Christ reveals that the final judgment is also the judgment of mercy, because what is done or withheld from the least is received by the King Himself.
- 26 Matthew 26:1-16 - Anointing, Fragrance, and Betrayal At the threshold of the Passion, Christ names His coming sacrifice, receives a woman's costly love, and exposes the hidden bargain of betrayal.
- 26 Matthew 26:17-30 - The Mystical Supper and the Blood of the Covenant Christ exposes betrayal, gives His Body and Blood for remission of sins, and leads His disciples from the table toward the Cross.
- 26 Matthew 26:31-56 - Gethsemane, Watchfulness, and Arrest Christ prays in Gethsemane, strengthens watchfulness, refuses the sword, and freely enters the Passion as the faithful Shepherd.
- 26 Matthew 26:57-75 - False Testimony, Christ Before the Council, and Peter’s Denial False witnesses fail against Christ, the bound Lord confesses His coming glory, and Peter's denials collapse when the rooster recalls the word of Jesus.
- 27 Matthew 27:1-31 - Judas, Pilate, Barabbas, and the Mocked King Guilt passes from hand to hand around the innocent King, but Christ bears the Passion freely and keeps the way of repentance open.
- 27 Matthew 27:32-66 - The Cross, Death, Burial, and the Guarded Tomb Christ saves through the Cross, yields His life, opens the way to God, and is buried while His promise outlasts the guarded tomb.
- 28 Matthew 28:1-20 - Resurrection and the Great Commission The risen Christ gathers His disciples and sends the Church to baptize and teach all nations in His abiding presence.
- Study Matthew: Emmanuel and the Kingdom of Heaven Matthew reveals Emmanuel, the crucified and risen King who forms a merciful Church and sends disciples under His abiding presence.