40. Matthew (The Choice: Vol.1)
Jesus Christ Category: Ultimate endurance in mission & sacrifice Could avoid: Call down angels, avoid suffering and the cross.“Do you…
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40. Matthew (The Choice: Vol.2)
Pharisees and Teachers of the Law Category: Failure of sincerity & truth Could endure: Teach God’s law faithfully, lead people…
16: The Bridegroom – A Metaphor of Covenant Love and Eschatological Expectation
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 9:15; John 3:29 1. Introduction When Jesus refers to Himself as…
33: The Bridegroom – A Metaphor of Covenant, Joy, and Divine Intimacy
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 25:1–13 1. Introduction In Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus tells the Parable of…
40: The Salt of the Earth – A Metaphor of Preservation, Value, and Witness
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 5:13 1. Introduction In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus proclaims…
41: The Sheep – A Metaphor of Dependence, Vulnerability, and Discipleship
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:27; Matthew 10:16; Luke 15:4–7 1. Introduction Throughout the Gospels, Jesus…
43: Sheep Among Wolves – A Metaphor of Vulnerable Mission and Spirit-Led Discernment
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 10:16 1. Introduction In Matthew 10:16, Jesus warns His disciples, “Behold,…
44: The Pearl of Great Price – A Metaphor of Incomparable Value and Sacrificial Devotion
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:45–46 1. Introduction In one of His shortest parables, Jesus says:…
45: The Mustard Seed – A Metaphor of Humble Beginnings and Expansive Kingdom Growth
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:31–32 1. Introduction Jesus proclaimed, “The kingdom of heaven is like…
46: The Yeast in the Dough – A Metaphor of Silent Influence and Transformative Power
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:33 1. Introduction In Matthew 13:33, Jesus declares: “The kingdom of…
47: The Treasure Hidden in a Field – A Metaphor of Joyful Surrender and the Hidden Glory of the Kingdom
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:44 1. Introduction Jesus teaches, “The kingdom of heaven is like…
48: The Net Cast into the Sea – A Metaphor of Universal Invitation and Final Separation
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:47–50 1. Introduction Jesus says, “The kingdom of heaven is like…
49: The Lost Sheep – A Metaphor of Individual Worth and Divine Pursuit
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Luke 15:1–7; Matthew 18:12–14 1. Introduction Jesus asks, “Suppose one of you…
52: The Faithful and Wise Servant – A Metaphor of Watchful Stewardship and Prepared Accountability
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Luke 12:42–48; Matthew 24:45–51 1. Introduction Jesus presents a metaphor comparing the…
54: The Talents – A Metaphor of Faithful Stewardship and Eternal Consequence
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 25:14–30 1. Introduction Jesus tells of a man who, before leaving…
55: The Sheep and the Goats – A Metaphor of Final Judgement and True Righteousness
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 25:31–46 1. Introduction In one of His most sobering eschatological parables,…
56: The Cup – A Metaphor of Suffering, Divine Wrath, and Redemptive Obedience
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Luke 22:42; Matthew 26:39; John 18:11 1. Introduction In the Garden of…
58: The Yoke – A Metaphor of Discipleship, Rest, and Covenant Partnership
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 11:28–30 1. Introduction “Take my yoke upon you and learn from…
59: The Sign of Jonah – A Metaphor of Death, Burial, and Resurrection
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 12:39–41; Luke 11:29–32 1. Introduction When sceptical religious leaders demanded a…
60: The Wedding Banquet – A Metaphor of the Kingdom’s Invitation and Final Judgment
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 22:1–14 1. Introduction In the Parable of the Wedding Banquet, Jesus…
Matthew (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
40. Matthew (Bible Summary)
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)…
Genealogy of Jesus – Matthew, Luke, Lexnary (Contents)
Matthew (Joseph’s Line) Luke(Mary’s Line) Lexnary – God God – I. From Adam to Noah I. From Adam to Noah…
Comparative Gospel Genealogies
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…
40. Matthew (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Matthew – named after the traditional author, the apostle Matthew (also called…
Comparison with Matthew’s Genealogy and Luke’s Genealogy
Genealogical Direction and StructureLuke’s genealogy is presented in reverse chronological order, beginning with Jesus and tracing back to Adam and…
40. Matthew (Prefiguring Jesus)
Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Matthew 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and…