Book of Matthew from the Holy Bible

Bible Study Lessons from The New Testament

Read and study these Bible study lessons from the Book of Matthew in the New Testament. It is amazing at how problems we are facing today can be answered by Scripture written 2,000 years ago.

The life and ministry of Jesus Christ is so relevant to our everyday situations if we will only take time to listen to what they say. Open your heart and mind to discover what God is saying to you today. Not only for Christians but for anyone who wants to live a fuller life.

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Book of Matthew

Matthew 1:1-17 - The Genealogy of Jesus Christ

Read through the ages of the line of Jesus. You may have, at one time or another, asked yourself the question; "Who is Jesus Christ?". This passage is about the family line from Abraham to Jesus but Christ is so much more if you study further.

Joseph and the Angel - In this Bible study lesson Joseph is visited by an angel telling him of the coming birth of his son, Jesus. The beginning of the Christmas story.

The Three Wise Men ( Magi ) Visit Baby Jesus

After the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary are forced to flee to Egypt because of Herod.

Joseph, Mary And Jesus Return To Nazareth

The preparation of John the Baptist. These passages in Matthew teach us how John the Baptist prepared the way for Christ.

In the verses listed here in Matthew, Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist marking the beginning of Christ's ministry.

This world is full of temptation and we have to really be aware to avoid situations which might put us in compromising positions. In the time of Christ, temptation also abounded as we will see in this Scripture study of Matthew.

After John the Baptist baptized Jesus, he was later taken into custody. Christ made his way into Galilee where he began his preaching ministry.

This is the story of how Jesus met and chose His first disciples. They were Simon AKA Peter, Andrew, James and John.

In these verses Jesus has started His ministry and is teaching & preaching throughout the land of Galilee.

You've probably heard of the the famous sermon on the mount where Jesus gave the eight beatitudes including blessed are the meek for daily living. But, have you read what Christ has to say lately? This guide for living deserves repeated readings.

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit. The sermon on the mount by Jesus Christ is well know by many, but there are also many people who don't completely understand it. Let's study 1-3 where Jesus states that blessed are the poor in spirit and the eight beatitudes together.

Jesus teaches about salt and light. Salt And Light. The phrase "salt and light" is used frequently by Christians and is quoted many times during baptism services but what does it really mean to be the salt of the earth and a light to the world? Is your light shining for Christ today?

In these verses of Matthew, Jesus makes it very clear that he is not implying that his followers break the laws of the prophets (ten commandments and others) but that he came to fulfill them.

Besides money and finance, anger is probably one of the most destructive forces when it comes to relationships, friendships and even business success. One point to remember is that, once a temper is lost, the damage is already done.

Many people don't like to admit it but lust and infidelity has ruined more relationships than any other except for finance. We all have feelings about adultery from time to time but most don't realize that thinking is the same as acting in God's eyes. Listen to what Jesus says about lust.

Divorce, a common word these days as at least half the marriages taking place right now will end in a matter of years, or months. Jesus did not take divorce lightly and this Baptist study of the Bible explains why we shouldn't either.

One word comes to mind -- Integrity. When I read this passage from Matthew about vows explained by Jesus, this word rings in my ears. Our word is closely related to our name so lets make sure and keep them unmarred See what this Baptist Bible lesson for daily study says about keeping promises.

"So angry I could ..." This thought ever enter your mind? Of course, we've all felt anger toward another person but most times we don't act out our feelings. Let's see what Jesus says about retaliation in this Scripture reading and application study from the New Testament.

Do you love your family? your friends? Of course you do, so do I . But, what about those who have done you wrong? Do you love your enemies? In these study verses from the Gospel, Jesus says it's easy to love a dear friend and this warrants no effort for the most part but loving an enemy is cherished.

Many famous people, including Jed Clampett from the Beverly Hillbillies quoted; "There's no better feeling than the joy that comes from giving.". Well, these verses from the Bible let us know what Jesus says about giving, and how we should do it.

One of the best known prayers for Baptists and other Christians begins with "Our Father, which art in heaven .. " .

Growing up, I learned my bedtime prayer; "Now I lay me down to sleep" but, as I grew older, praying became a different matter to me. It's talking to God so needs to be done in reverence. Jesus teaches us how to pray in this message from Matthew. The passage became known as The Lord's Prayer.

Ever thought about what it means to fast? Some churches in the US and other parts of the world including the Baptist faith still practice fasting of some sort.

During the time of Jesus, fasting was a common ritual done in order to bring people closer to God to find His will in their lives. Many of the religious leaders abused the procedure and used it to gain recognition and power. This is where the story begins.

In today's uncertain economic times it's a given that many people are worried about money problems and job security. This lesson for Baptist study is not a cure-all but will help put your financial situation in perspective.

With the downturn of the economy along with loss of jobs, homes and lifestyles, many people are worried, with good reason. This Scripture reading will not solve all your problems but will help you to deal with your situation by having God at your side. Read this lesson to see how.

No matter what you do in this life, you will most likely be criticized by someone. But, what about you and I? Do we have the habit of criticizing others? Learn how to treat others as you would like to be treated in this study class.

Many people, including Christians, want to know how to ask God to help with their needs so Jesus explains in these verses that prayer is the answer. As always, read and study the lesson - then see how you can apply the Scripture to your daily living situation.

A speaker once stated at a cancer survivor's dinner that he had never met an atheist on the cancer ward at the hospital. With so many confessing at the final hour why not learn more about how to get to heaven today?

In this Bible lesson Christ teaches how to get to heaven. Learning about Jesus is one thing, having a personal relationship with Him is another.

"Watch out for false prophets .." This is what Jesus says about false teachers in this passage from Matthew. But, how can we know if we are hearing the truth from God with so many deceptions in the world? This commentary and life lesson will help.

Integrity is a word often used but what is it and how do we achieve it? This New Testament Scripture reading and Baptist study is about doing the right thing when nobody's watching.

These passages in the gospel of Matthew tie in the miracle of healing leprosy to Jesus' ability to forgive sins. Both are diseases and, we learn that through Christ, both can be healed.

Also included is the healing of Peter's mother-in-law. Matthew writes about what it means to have faith. The Roman centurion was hated and had to overcome obstacles to ask Jesus for help; but he did as told in this Baptist study lesson.

These Bible passages from the New Testament are partly about fear and partly about faith. With Jesus, we can conquer one and have more of the other. But when should I follow Christ.

The lesson is not just a story of calming a storm. It's a story about having faith and discovering the truth about Jesus Christ. Maybe it will help you find a way to overcome anxiety and fears.

Remember the calming of the storm? Is there a link between this New Testament passage from Matthew and the one that follows when Jesus drives out demons from the man into a herd of pigs? Maybe ..

In this New Testament Scripture reading from Matthew we find Jesus healing a paralyzed man but there is much more to this story than meets the eye. Take a look at this Baptist study from the Bible and learn how to apply it to your life.

When it came to people, Jesus did not discriminate against those who were not mainstream religious people. He realized that sinners are the one's who need God the most so He changed and forgave them. The Bible lesson studied here gives the verses and some insight about how to apply them toward our daily lives.

What is fasting? There are lots of variations of how to fast - and why but this Bible study lesson shows the right and wrong way - and reasons. Fasting is a tradition passed on by many religions and cultures and is still practiced today by many Christians. However, this Bible study focuses on why the disciples of Jesus did not fast when he was present.

Jesus healed many during his ministry and these chapters in Matthew show just a few. But, the most relevant healing Christ performed was the healing of our sin. This study lesson from the Bible tells the story of hope and faith. If we only ask ..

God could certainly do it all alone, without our help. He is absolutely powerful enough and has the power. But, as we will learn in this lesson for study from Matthew, He allows us to be his workers to help tell others about Jesus Christ as he commanded in the great commission. Isn't God wonderful?

In these passages from Matthew, we will learn the names of the twelve disciples and what Christ commissioned them to do.

One focus is on freely giving. We will learn that there are Christian mission fields in our own back yards and all over the world - even people who have never heard the name of Jesus - imagine that!

Many people don't know this but there are cases of Christian persecution throughout the world and even in subtle ways in the USA. Jesus warns and prepares the disciples of the hardships they will face and about turning them into opportunities to share Christ with others.

In this Bible study lesson Jesus teaches about the Kingdom and eases the doubt of John the Baptist. John the Baptist preached repentance and the coming of the Messiah but was later thrown into prison. This shook him considerably and he began to wonder if Jesus really was the Savior.

We all have our own personal burdens we carry through life. Jesus promises rest for the soul to make these situations easier to bear. All we have to do is ask and believe in Christ. Read the study lesson from the Book of Matthew to see where Christ leads you ...

Christ worked in accordance with God's will but the Pharisees were so entangled in tradition they could not see that working for God on the Sabbath was acceptable. No compassion meant no forgiveness. This Baptist Bible study lesson takes a look at how we can become trapped by traditions too - if we're not careful.

Large crowds began following Jesus after they learned of his miracles and great healing power. Some truly wanted to follow him and repent, some were just "part of the crowd" out of curiosity and some, like the Pharisees wanted to try and trap him as they had attempted many times before . What is the unpardonable sin ? Christ explains here

I constantly see on TV documentaries where scientists and others try to prove (or disprove) the Bible. It's all very interesting but they are missing the focus of the Jewish and Christian religion.

Do you ever ask for signs or miracles from God in order to believe in Him? Some people need proof for everything. If we tell something out of the ordinary, they'll respond with; "Prove it." Well, becoming a believer in Christ doesn't work that way. Although we have proof from The Bible, faith is the final answer.

In case you haven't thought about it lately, we are blessed with two families .. physical and spiritual. What's the difference? These verses in Matthew explains how Jesus felt about his spiritual family and how we should look at these two relationship situations.

Like Johnny Appleseed this parable from Jesus explains how we need to "plant good seeds" so that some will fall on "good soil" to reach those people who have not heard the good news about Jesus Christ. Learning more and studying the Bible is a good way to live a better life and find answers to the difficult questions.

In these parables Jesus talks about the end times and what will happen to good and evil. The good people who are followers of God will be taken into heaven and the bad, the followers of Satan, will be thrown into the fire and burned. This Matthew Bible study passage does a good job of explaining heaven and hell.

These parables from teachings of Jesus in the New Testament are about hidden treasure, the pearl merchant and fishing nets. Each one has a life lesson for us and teaches about the kingdom of heaven.

Ever been rejected - by people who know you? This Bible study lesson tells how Jesus was rejected when he went home to bring his message to the town he grew up in. Nazareth was Jesus' hometown and, just as it is today, people find it hard to believe someone famous can come from a small town. To these people, Christ was just the "carpenter's son".

Herod thought of Jesus as John the Baptist resurrected because of his miracles. He was afraid of harming the prophet because of the people so why did Herod kill John the Baptist?

Five thousand people fed from five loaves and two fish. -- One of the greatest miracles in the Bible performed by Christ but there is at least one feat that was greater... Our salvation. Read the Bible study lesson to learn more about this miracle.

This Bible lesson is about faith and hope when times are hard. Jesus walking on water is a miracle in itself but, when Peter did it, the power of God became evident. When we "sink" because of our situation, let's remember that Christ saved Peter and He will save us too.

More verses about the healing ministry of Christ.

This section is loaded with guidelines of how we are to speak and act. Many of us become so concerned with going to church and being a "good Christian" that we forget the two most important commandments Christ gave .. Love God and love each other. Purity is not what we take in but what we show in actions and words.

Jesus performed many miracles during His ministry and the crowds marveled. But, in this Bible study lesson we will focus on how Christ introduced a lesson for us about getting rid of prejudice within this passage.

Do you sometimes have doubts about your faith and wish you could see a miracle from the sky to prove Gods existence or to have a more stable belief in Christ? Me too. But, the key word here is faith which is based on belief and not always on seeing or hearing or touching. Jesus explains in a Matthew Bible lesson.

Is there a such thing as a little bit of sin? Jesus explains here that, even as Christians, we can do small things that will affect a whole crowd of people.. Even a congregation.

Peter, like many of us, had trouble with faith and trusting who Jesus really was but he finally came to the realization that Jesus was the Messiah. Do we believe Christ is our Lord?

This is the first time Jesus foretells details about His death. What would you do if you knew the day and time of your demise? Would you live your life differently? Read this Baptist Bible study lesson to learn more.

The transfiguration of Christ gives Him authority as the Son of God.

Jesus heals a demon possessed boy and explains about faith.

In this Baptist study Christ reveals the future to His disciples but they failed to grasp the concept of resurrection and what it truly meant. Do you?

Peter finds a coin in a fish's mouth but there is much more to this Bible lesson. It's about tribute and whether or not taxes should be paid. Also, learn that God wants our participation in His will for our lives.

The disciples were caught up in trying to make a high place for themselves in the kingdom of heaven and wanted Jesus to tell them who would have the most power. The answer Christ gave was one they did not expect, nor would we.

Have you caused a child to sin today? Have I? Read what this Baptist study from the Bible says about teaching children sinning ways.

Most of us have, at one time or another, been hurt by a friend or church member. Do we walk away in righteous indignation or gossip behind their backs? Here is what Jesus says we should do ..

Jesus talks about how many times we should forgive others who have wronged us. Peter asked Him a question and Christ answered with the parable of the unforgiving debtor.

This Scripture reading takes us into the world of marriage, civil rights of women and divorce. See what Jesus says about getting married and divorced.

Sometimes we make things complicated as Christians but Jesus made it very clear as to how to follow him. Children trust others which is the way we should approach God as shown in these verses from Matthew.

I know you've heard the story where Jesus tells the rich man about the camel and the eye of the needle but, there is always more to learn when studying the Bible. The New Testament reveals many secrets and skimming the surface might be confusing about how to get to heaven.

The New Testament reveals many secrets about how to get to heaven. Christ explains about the kingdom of heaven in this parable about the workers hired by the landowner. Should everyone do equal work for equal pay? Jesus says this ethic does not apply to heaven seekers.

The Easter story takes many turns and events happen on a timeline. In this portion Jesus predicts His death for the third time. The disciples do not fully understand this until the resurrection.

In our efforts to follow Christ we sometimes forget our main objective. Sure, we have to do the church things like attending regularly and maybe singing in the choir but what did Jesus tell us to do? Serve other people. This is a part of our commission from Him.

The healing of the blind beggar brings a lesson that's more than meets the eye. When Jesus opened the eyes of the two men, their sight was restored but they received much, much more.

The Easter Story

Matthew 21:1 - 11 - Jesus Rides to Jerusalem on a Donkey

In these Bible study verses Jesus rides a donkey triumphantly into Jerusalem on a day which is now referred to as Palm Sunday. The famous ride was the beginning of the crucifixion of Christ from the Easter Story.

In Bible times the people came from all over to worship in the temple at Jerusalem. So, foreign currency exchange was needed as it is in many countries today. The money changers were taking advantage and becoming rich by shortchanging the patrons with the rates they gave. Jesus became angry at this practice and we can see His frustration in this passage.

This lesson from the Bible is not just about Jesus and the withering of a fig tree. It is about prayer and having faith. Many times we pray for something but don't really believe that God can answer. Have faith and receive the blessings God has to give.

We see it all the time. Our children are constantly challenging our authority and finding what they can "get away with". But what about us? Do we challenge the authority of God?

This parable of the two sons is about earnestly following God and doing the work Christ laid out for us. The sons had different ways of answering their father just as we do. See how these answered a call differently and which was a true follower.

Jesus told many parables for our benefit and this is one more, But it is compelling because it answers the important question of why accept Christ now and not later. As you will see, there will come a time when it is too late to ask Jesus into your heart.

The parable of the wedding feast as Christ tells it in Matthew explains how God invites us to join Him at His table for the best dinner we could ever imagine ... Eternal life! But all will not accept His invitation.

At the time of this writing taxes are big news. Towns and states all over the US are holding TEA ( Taxed Enough Already ) parties. So, in this Bible lesson from Matthew we'll discover what Jesus has to say about paying the due tax.

What is a kinsman redeemer? In this Baptist study lesson Jesus talks about His resurrection as related to this Jewish custom and, as always turns it into a remarkable parable.

Moses brought the ten commandments to the Israelites before he died and these laws helped to establish a nation from wanderers. But, over time the religious leaders began to add to the commands and explain every little detail in how they were to be obeyed. Jesus came and made them simple again.

Those who don't know Him and even some people who do all ask the same question of who is Jesus Christ. The Pharisees asked and Scripture tells us the answer in this lesson.

"The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses." What does this mean? Well, partially it means they had placed themselves high above the people and became leaders and Rabbis. But Jesus said there is but One teacher.

This passage in Baptist study gives us the 8 woes Jesus presented to the Pharisees and scribes. He called them "blind guides" because of their greed and pretentious lifestyle.

Ever wonder or worry about the end of time? I don't dwell on it but yes, sometimes the thought does cross my mind. Jesus gives His thoughts here and tells the disciples what to look for. We should remain watchful but not worry about the end times as much as trying to live our lives for Christ.

If Christ comes back today are you ready? Am I? Jesus explains clearly in these verses from Matthew what to look for and to ignore the false prophets. Let's renew our faith in Him and be ready when He returns.

This is a continuation of Jesus warning the disciples (and us) to be ready when He returns. You'll hear this sprinkled throughout the ministry of Jesus and again in Revelation about the end times.

Our lesson today takes us to the parable of the 10 bridesmaids. Jesus explains how we are like the brides maids and He is like the groom.

Should Christians loan or borrow money? This is a strange question to ask in these times of mortgage foreclosures and high credit card debt but one that Christ took very seriously in this Baptist Bible study lesson from Matthew.

This passage about the final judgment of Christ can be misinterpreted as salvation being works based but goes much deeper than this. Here you'll learn how God will separate His people from those He does not know.

Yes, this is a story of Jesus, the woman, the perfume and Judas Iscariot but it revealed so much more to the disciples. As always, Christ used this incident as an opportunity to teach.

For thirty pieces of silver Judas betrayed Christ. He didn't want to wait to receive the unbelievable amount of spiritual riches he would receive by having Jesus as his savior. Are we?

It is called communion by many Baptist and other Christian churches today, especially in the Southern USA but the last supper seems to fit in this case of deception and the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot.

Communion is the word used by many believers today, especially in the South. We have the Lord's Supper at our church incrementally but many just go through the motions without thinking about what Christ did for them - and us.

Peter, the man who had followed Jesus from the very beginning of His ministry, who had seen the miracles of Christ, Himself could never deny the Savior, could he? Could we?

This was the most agonizing time for Jesus before the crucifixion and He still prayed for God's will to be done in His life.

After praying in the garden, the fulfillment of Scripture was happening quickly as Judas betrays Jesus and He is arrested. The disciples, who swore allegiance, ran and went into hiding while Christ suffered.

In this lesson Jesus is arrested and taken to the high priest Caiaphas for questioning. This is the fatal point at which Christ proclaims who He really is sealing His fate and the destiny of mankind.

The Easter story continues with Peter denying Jesus just as predicted. How about us? Are we guilty of denial in our own lives? Read before you answer.

The question of who killed Jesus is covered in this lesson where the religious leaders of the council handed Christ over to Pilate for judgment.

In this passage of study from Matthew Judas feels deep regret for turning Jesus over to the religious leaders thus resulting in his suicide death by hanging. The priests play a large role now in two deaths.

Continuing the Easter story we see where Pilate, in fear, releases Jesus to the Jews to be crucified instead of Barabbas.

The Roman soldiers mock Jesus, give Him a crown of thorns to wear before the crucifixion.

Read the story of the crucifixion of Christ on the cross and the horrible suffering He endured before dying and rising again.

This is it; or is it? Yes, it's true that Jesus really died on the cross that day. A sad occasion for the people then and for us. But the glorious awakening is just about to begin.

After Jesus was crucified He was taken to a borrowed tomb for burial and a guard was placed at the entrance of the grave. But, we know He didn't stay there. The Easter saga continues.

Near the conclusion of the Easter story Jesus rises from the tomb and leaves Mary Magdalene and us with four lessons to ponder.

The resurrection of Jesus was spreading through the streets of Jerusalem so the religious leaders had to spread a different rumor that it hadn't happened.

In these final verses of Matthew and, in the final words of Christ, we and the disciples receive the great commission telling us to make Him known to all the world. What does that mean to us as Christians?

Family Bible Study Online from the Book of Matthew

If you are looking for study resources online making Christ known is one of the many places on the Internet to find Scripture readings with commentary.

Although these lessons are written from a Baptist point of view, you don't need to be any one denomination to learn from them.

My commentary on the verses is not the only way and I am the first to admit that I am not always right but hopefully you'll find some articles to help you in your daily life or maybe even understand more about becoming a Christian.

Learning to be a Christian through studying

Having faith is not always easy but with these resources, you'll enjoy better spiritual health and the best part is passing your new positive outlook along to your family and friends.

With that said, I hope you enjoy these lessons for study and life application from Matthew and the New Testament of Jesus Christ.

Find peace, hope and direction for daily living in your life.