Tag Archives: Matthew’s Gospel

New Testament Doctrine — Matthew 3

Posted on June 19, 2021 by ehurst

John the Baptist grew up knowing his mission. He also knew that his cousin Jesus was the Messiah, so his job was to prepare the way for Him. Matthew (another cousin of Jesus) tells us that John began his ministry … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 23:1-12

Posted on September 15, 2018 by ehurst

Jesus goes off on the Scribes and Pharisees. However, we must understand His condemnation in the context. First, this bunch was part of the government. Thus, He offers unique advice to His listeners regarding how to handle governing authorities: Do … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 22:23-46

Posted on September 8, 2018 by ehurst

In these three conversations, most people can understand the point of each teaching. What most readers miss is the divine mystery of revelation itself that ties these teachings together. Your Bible is ink on paper; there’s nothing special about that. … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 22:15-22

Posted on September 1, 2018 by ehurst

Taxation in cash, goods or labor is a common duty of humanity in this world. There are some who theorize that it amounts to theft, but the Bible presumes feudal obligations. Everyone serves someone, and taxation itself is not evil. … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 22:1-14

Posted on August 25, 2018 by ehurst

There is little confusion about this parable. Jesus continues His condemnation of the Sanhedrin and Temple officials. He uses another parable to paint their dire situation. Many eastern rulers used the wedding day of the heir as a day of … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 21:33-46

Posted on August 18, 2018 by ehurst

The situation continues from the previous lesson. Jesus is dealing with Jewish officials in the Temple grounds and they have questioned His authority. He told them it was the same authority as John the Baptist. He gave them the parable … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 20:20-28

Posted on August 4, 2018 by ehurst

The mother of James and John was Salome, the wife of Zebedee. Salome was the sister of Jesus’ mother, Mary. Thus, this was His closest kin apart from His mother. Yet, she came and worshiped Him as the Messiah. It … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 18:7-14

Posted on June 23, 2018 by ehurst

Jesus began this session explaining that leadership in His Messianic court would rest on unreserved trust in Him and His teaching. He draws the picture of a disciple who is like a younger child, but draws that image from His … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 12:1-14

Posted on April 14, 2018 by ehurst

We have noted often how the Pharisees had added quite a few restrictions to the Law that were not required by Moses. They had done so as part of their shift to Hellenized rationalism, which turned their Hebrew mysticism into … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus: Matthew 10:34-42

Posted on March 24, 2018 by ehurst

Jesus continues the theme of otherworldliness. Here He injects a few notes from the Talmud, where it is predicted that the generation of the Messiah’s coming would see social chaos, a breakdown in the traditional shalom. But it’s more than … Continue reading →

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