Summary: The scribes claim that Jesus blasphemes for saying the paralytic man's sins are forgiven, so Jesus heals the man to show them he has that authority. Matthew is called to follow Jesus, who Continue Reading
Reading Matthew Chapter 8
Summary: Here we are given details of several acts of healing Jesus did, highlighting that this is a fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy. A couple of men make statements regarding following Jesus and Continue Reading
Reading Matthew Chapter 7
Summary: Jesus warns them about judging other people and giving what is holy to dogs or pigs. He explains that their Father in heaven will give good gifts to those who ask. The narrow gate is compared Continue Reading
Reading Matthew Chapter 6
Summary: Jesus continues his teaching, covering things like the futility of praying, fasting, or giving to get recognition from people. He explains that a person cannot serve God and be equally Continue Reading
Reading Matthew Chapter 5
Summary: Jesus went up onto the mountain and his disciples came to him. He taught them what their priorities should be from the heart, getting the the core of the law from God's perspective rather Continue Reading
Reading Matthew Chapter 4
Summary: This is the account of Jesus fasting for forty days, then being tempted by Satan, followed by the calling of the first disciples, then going about Galilee to preach the Good News and heal Continue Reading
Reading Matthew Chapter 3
Summary: Here is a description of John the Baptizer, including what he wore and ate. He is baptizing people from all over the region who are coming to him as part of his mission to "make the way of Continue Reading
Reading Matthew Chapter 2
Summary: Here is record of Jesus being born in Bethlehem, how King Herod was under the impression he could thwart God's prophecy, and how Joseph gets more dreams to guide him to keep Jesus safe. Read Continue Reading
Reading Matthew Chapter 1
Summary: Matthew begins by giving us the genealogy of Jesus Christ from Abraham to Joseph, the husband of Mary. After that, he explains how an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream so that he would Continue Reading