Category: Matthew

Today, we’ll look at how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, as told in Matthew 3:1-12. John called people to repent and turn from their sins. He baptized them in the Jordan River, emphasizing the need for change. His message was clear: prepare for the Lord’s coming. John’s boldness and commitment show us […]

Today, we look at a story about unparalleled faith. Matthew 8:5-13 tells the story about Jesus and a Roman centurion. When Jesus entered Capernaum, a Roman centurion approached Him. The centurion asked Jesus to help his servant in need. Jesus agreed to go and heal the servant. But, something astonishing happened! This lesson teaches us […]

“Unclean! Unclean!” That’s what lepers warned in Bible times when approaching others. Those afflicted were the outcasts of society. Then came Christ! Jesus healed many during His ministry. Today, the study comes from Matthew 8:1-4 where Jesus heals leprosy, a deadly and agonizing disease. This passage serves as a reminder of Christ’s compassion towards isolated […]

Bible Study — Matthew 7:21-29 In Matthew 7:21-29, I read one of Jesus’ most sobering declarations: “I never knew you.” This passage comes from the Sermon on the Mount and constitutes a wake-up call for us. It emphasizes the distinction between a verbal profession and true obedience to God’s will. Jesus warns that not everyone […]

You’ve most likely heard this said; “Watch out for false prophets ..”.  This comes from the Book of Matthew. What did Jesus say about false teachers? And how can we be prepared? Jesus warned his followers to beware of false prophets who come dressed as sheep but are actually ravenous wolves. In the Book of […]

Many people, including Christians, want to know more about how to ask God for help with their needs. What did Jesus say about asking, seeking and knocking in Matthew? Jesus explains that prayer is the answer. Jesus tells us that prayer is the way we can ask God for help. He encourages us to “ask […]

No matter what you do in this life, you will most likely be criticized by someone. But the question is; Do we have the habit of criticism? What did Jesus say about Criticizing others in Scripture? He taught that instead of criticizing others, we should love them as we love ourselves. And, we should treat […]

In these uncertain economic times and, with the state of the world in chaos, it would be ludicrous to say, “Don’t worry.“ This Matthew Bible study answers the question; “What did Jesus say about worry?” and I was enlightened by these verses. I hope you will be too. Matthew 6:25-34 tells what Jesus has to […]

Have you ever thought about what it really means to fast? During the time of Jesus, fasting was a common ritual done in order to bring people closer to God to find His will for their lives. Many of the religious leaders abused the procedure and used it to gain recognition and power. This is […]

The study lesson today comes from Matthew 6:5-14. It talks about how Jesus teaches the Lord’s Prayer. Many of us as children learned the bedtime prayer; “Now I lay me down to sleep” but, as we became more “mature”, prayer took on a different meaning. Well, at least it did for me. Prayer became more […]