Category: Matthew

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 […]

What did Jesus say about money? His teachings about money have been inspiring to believers for centuries. In Matthew 6:19-24, Jesus shares his views on money. Basically, Jesus gives advice on how to properly manage money, emphasizing the importance of spiritual priorities over material wealth. In today’s uncertain economic times with unemployment  and inflation at […]

Are you a giver? Most likely you are. In fact, most people contribute when certain occasions arise. But, what is our real motivation for gifts? The most favored occasions for gifts are: Birthday. Anniversary. Sympathy. Christmas. Halloween. Thank you. Wedding New baby. So, what did Jesus say about giving to the needy and where do […]

In my opinion, Jesus’ command in Matthew 5:43-48 to love enemies could be one of the most difficult to follow. Do you agree? Let me ask a couple of questions: Do you love your family? Do you love your friends? Of course you do – and so do I. But what about those who wrong […]

“So angry I could ..” The famous passage in the Bible where Jesus tells his followers to “turn the other cheek” illustrates the power of faith and commitment. Although we’ve all felt anger toward another person, we don’t usually act on it. But what did Jesus have to say about retaliation, and what can we […]

One word comes to mind — Integrity. When I read this passage from Matthew about vows explained by Jesus, the word rings in my ears. What did Jesus say about vows? What did He mean when He said: “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’” In the verses below from Matthew 5, Jesus […]

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. Let’s see if we can answer the question; “What did Jesus say about divorce?” in the Book of Matthew. I often think about the various questions we have about […]

t ItIn this lesson, we look at Matthew 5:27-30 to answer the question, “What did Jesus say about lust?” The verses emphasize that watching our behavior is crucial to remaining in God’s good standing. It is no secret that lust and infidelity ruin more relationships than anger or any other reason – except for finances. […]

When it comes to relationships, friendships, and even business success, anger is probably one of the most destructive forces known. What did Jesus say about anger and how does it affect relationships? The Bible study on anger comes from Matthew Chapter 5, and Jesus explains what anger really means. It may not be quite what […]

So, what did Jesus say about the law? It’s really clear in Matthew’s Scripture from chapter five.In these verses from the New Testament Book of Matthew.  Jesus specifically states that He is not suggesting that His followers break the prophetic laws (ten commandments and others). As we have learned from the Scripture reading below, Christ […]

What did Jesus say about salt and light? In modern times, Christians frequently use the phrase “salt and light“. And, many pastors quote it during baptism services. But, what does it really mean to be the salt of the earth and a light to the world? In this Bible study lesson from Matthew 5 we […]