Matthew

Thoughts come from a wide variety of sources. Some from messages I have heard from individuals, some from assembly Bible studies, some from home life and some from books I have read. The Holy Spirit is the Teacher who makes them real to me.

• “Studies in the Four Gospels,” by G. Campbell Morgan
• “What the Bible Teaches, Matthew,” by J. Heading
• “The Life Application Bible.” Tyndale House and Zondervan 

 

Matthew 1
Genealogy

Four hundred years of silence from God passed since the closing of the Old Testament scriptures. The Talmud with all its “dos and don’ts” had

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Matthew 2
Overview

HOMAGE SHOWN TO THE KING, 2:1-12. v.1-2. Probably one or two years after Christ’s birth. “Into the house” [v.11]; “two years” [v.16]. Herod: descendant of

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Matthew 3
Overview

Three times in chapter 3 we read those who “came.” JOHN THE BAPTIST CAME, 3:1-6.  His message, v.1-2. Repent and prepare for the King: Jesus’

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Matthew 4
Overview

THE TESTIMONY OF THE KING, 4:1-11. THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS. 4:1-11. The first temptation, v.3-4.   God’s ideal of physical humanity. Satan suggests that God should

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