40. Matthew

40. Matthew (The Choice: Vol.1)

The Choice and Results: Vol.1

40. Matthew, 66 Books, NT

Jesus Christ Category: Ultimate endurance in mission & sacrifice Could avoid: Call down angels, avoid suffering and the cross.“Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?” (Matthew 26:53)Cross-Refs: Isaiah 53:7; John 10:18. Chose: To…
40. Matthew (The Choice: Vol.2)

The Choice and Results: Vol.2

40. Matthew, 66 Books, NT

Pharisees and Teachers of the Law Category: Failure of sincerity & truth Could endure: Teach God’s law faithfully, lead people to righteousness.“The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So you must be careful to do everything they tell you.” (Matthew 23:2–3a)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Malachi 2:7.…
16: The Bridegroom – A Metaphor of Covenant Love and Eschatological Expectation

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, Second Coming

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 9:15; John 3:29 1. Introduction When Jesus refers to Himself as the bridegroom, He draws on one of the most intimate and covenantal metaphors in Scripture. In Matthew 9:15, He responds to a question about fasting with: “Can the wedding guests…
33: The Bridegroom – A Metaphor of Covenant, Joy, and Divine Intimacy

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, Covenant

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 25:1–13 1. Introduction In Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus tells the Parable of the Ten Virgins, portraying Himself as the Bridegroom who comes unexpectedly for His prepared bride. This image, drawn from ancient Jewish wedding customs, expresses more than poetic romance. It speaks…
40: The Salt of the Earth – A Metaphor of Preservation, Value, and Witness

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, Ethics, Moral

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 5:13 1. Introduction In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “You are the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13). This striking metaphor asserts that those who follow Christ have a preserving, purifying, and flavouring effect on the…
41: The Sheep – A Metaphor of Dependence, Vulnerability, and Discipleship

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, 42. Luke, 43. John, Discipleship

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:27; Matthew 10:16; Luke 15:4–7 1. Introduction Throughout the Gospels, Jesus repeatedly refers to His followers as sheep—creatures known for their dependence, vulnerability, and need for constant guidance. In John 10:27, He says, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know…
43: Sheep Among Wolves – A Metaphor of Vulnerable Mission and Spirit-Led Discernment

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

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📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 10:16 1. Introduction In Matthew 10:16, Jesus warns His disciples, “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves.” This metaphor reveals the nature of Christian mission in a…
44: The Pearl of Great Price – A Metaphor of Incomparable Value and Sacrificial Devotion

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

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📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:45–46 1. Introduction In one of His shortest parables, Jesus says: “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and…
45: The Mustard Seed – A Metaphor of Humble Beginnings and Expansive Kingdom Growth

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, God’s Kingdom

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:31–32 1. Introduction Jesus proclaimed, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden…
46: The Yeast in the Dough – A Metaphor of Silent Influence and Transformative Power

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:33 1. Introduction In Matthew 13:33, Jesus declares: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.” This strikingly brief metaphor illuminates a key…
47: The Treasure Hidden in a Field – A Metaphor of Joyful Surrender and the Hidden Glory of the Kingdom

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, God’s Kingdom

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:44 1. Introduction Jesus teaches, “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field” (Matt.…
48: The Net Cast into the Sea – A Metaphor of Universal Invitation and Final Separation

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

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📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:47–50 1. Introduction Jesus says, “The kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full… the fishermen pulled it up… then they sat down and collected…
49: The Lost Sheep – A Metaphor of Individual Worth and Divine Pursuit

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, 42. Luke

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Luke 15:1–7; Matthew 18:12–14 1. Introduction Jesus asks, “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?” (Luke 15:4).…
52: The Faithful and Wise Servant – A Metaphor of Watchful Stewardship and Prepared Accountability

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, 42. Luke, Faithful

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Luke 12:42–48; Matthew 24:45–51 1. Introduction Jesus presents a metaphor comparing the Kingdom to a master who appoints a servant to manage his household while he is away. The faithful servant fulfils his duties and is rewarded, but the unfaithful one abuses…
54: The Talents – A Metaphor of Faithful Stewardship and Eternal Consequence

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, Faithful

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 25:14–30 1. Introduction Jesus tells of a man who, before leaving on a journey, entrusts his property to three servants—five, two, and one talent respectively. The first two invest and multiply what they’ve received; the third buries it out of fear.…
55: The Sheep and the Goats – A Metaphor of Final Judgement and True Righteousness

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, Judgement, Righteousness

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 25:31–46 1. Introduction In one of His most sobering eschatological parables, Jesus describes the Son of Man returning in glory, separating the nations as a shepherd divides sheep from goats. The sheep are welcomed into the Kingdom for their acts of…
56: The Cup – A Metaphor of Suffering, Divine Wrath, and Redemptive Obedience

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, 42. Luke, 43. John, Obedience, Suffering

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Luke 22:42; Matthew 26:39; John 18:11 1. Introduction In the Garden of Gethsemane, on the eve of His crucifixion, Jesus prays, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” The metaphor of…
58: The Yoke – A Metaphor of Discipleship, Rest, and Covenant Partnership

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, Covenant, Discipleship

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 11:28–30 1. Introduction “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me… for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” With this powerful metaphor, Jesus invites weary souls into divine rest—not through law or effort, but through union with…
59: The Sign of Jonah – A Metaphor of Death, Burial, and Resurrection

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

32. Jonah, 40. Matthew, 42. Luke, Resurrection

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 12:39–41; Luke 11:29–32 1. Introduction When sceptical religious leaders demanded a sign from Jesus, He offered only “the sign of the prophet Jonah.” This cryptic metaphor refers to Jonah’s three days in the belly of a fish, paralleling Jesus’ own death,…
60: The Wedding Banquet – A Metaphor of the Kingdom’s Invitation and Final Judgment

Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus

40. Matthew, God’s Kingdom, Judgement

📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 22:1–14 1. Introduction In the Parable of the Wedding Banquet, Jesus describes the Kingdom of Heaven as a royal feast, hosted by a king for his son. This metaphor blends joyous invitation with solemn accountability, portraying the gospel as both grace…
Matthew (Bible Translation History)

Bible Translation History

40. Matthew, 66 Books, NT

1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3 Reformation and Renaissance Translations (16th–17th Century CE) 1.4 Modern Translations (18th Century–Present) 2. Textual Criticism and Manuscript Traditions 2.1 Key Manuscripts 2.2 Textual Variants and Their Impact 2.3 Scholarly Methods…
40. Matthew (Bible Summary)

Bible Summary – by Books

40. Matthew, 66 Books, NT

The Birth and Early Years of Jesus (chs. 1–2) His Genealogy (1:1–17) His Birth (1:18—2:12) His Sojourn in Egypt (2:13–23) The Beginnings of Jesus’ Ministry (3:1—4:11) Jesus’ Forerunner – John the Baptist (3:1–12) The Baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) His Temptation (4:1–11) Jesus’ Ministry in Galilee (4:12—14:12) The Beginning of the…
Genealogy of Jesus – Matthew, Luke, Lexnary (Contents)

Genealogy of Jesus – Adam to Christ, Genealogy of Jesus – Adam to Christ

40. Matthew, 42. Luke, Contents – Religion, Jesus Christ

Matthew (Joseph’s Line) Luke(Mary’s Line) Lexnary – God God – I. From Adam to Noah I. From Adam to Noah – Adam Adam – Seth Seth – Enosh Enosh – Kenan (Cainan) Kenan (Cainan) – Mahalalel Mahalalel – Jared Jared – Enoch Enoch – Methuselah Methuselah – Lamech Lamech –…
Comparative Gospel Genealogies

Comparison, Genealogy of Jesus – Adam to Christ, The Son

40. Matthew, 42. Luke, Gospel

Luke’s Alternate Genealogy (Luke 3:23–38) OverviewLuke’s genealogy traces a biological or possibly maternal lineage—likely through Mary—moving in reverse chronological order from Jesus back to Adam. It records 76 names, amounting to 75 generations before Christ, and offers a distinct theological emphasis compared to Matthew’s account. Genealogical Path Luke begins with…
40. Matthew (Bible Overview)

Bible Overview – by Books

40. Matthew, 66 Books, NT

(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Matthew – named after the traditional author, the apostle Matthew (also called Levi), a former tax collector turned disciple of Jesus• Definition: The first Gospel in the New Testament, presenting Jesus as the promised Messiah, the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy, and…
Comparison with Matthew’s Genealogy and Luke’s Genealogy

Comparison, Genealogy of Jesus – Adam to Christ, The Son

40. Matthew, 42. Luke, Genealogy

Genealogical Direction and StructureLuke’s genealogy is presented in reverse chronological order, beginning with Jesus and tracing back to Adam and ultimately to God. Matthew’s genealogy proceeds in forward order, starting from Abraham and culminating in Jesus. Luke records seventy-six names in a continuous linear list without thematic divisions. In contrast,…
40. Matthew (Prefiguring Jesus)

Prefiguring Jesus – by Books

40. Matthew, 66 Books

Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Matthew 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…