Category Archives: MATTHEW

The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah 1 The record of the genealogy ofJesus theMessiah, the son (descendant) ofDavid, the son (descendant) of Abraham: 2 Abrahamwas the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father ofJudah and his brothers [who became the twelve tribes of Israel]. 3 Judah was the father of […]

The Visit of the Magi 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days ofHerod the king (Herod the Great),magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem, asking, 2 “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His starin the east and have […]

The Preaching of John the Baptist 1 In those daysJohn the Baptist appeared, preaching in the Wilderness of Judea [along the western side of the Dead Sea] and saying, 2 “Repent [change your inner self–your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for […]

The Temptation of Jesus 1 Then Jesus was led by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After He had gone without food for forty days and forty nights, He became hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command […]

The Sermon on the Mount; The Beatitudes 1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and when He was seated, Hisdisciples came to Him. 2 Then Hebeganto teach them, saying, 3 “Blessed[spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired]are the poor in spirit[those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant],for […]

Giving to the Poor and Prayer 1 “Be[very]careful not to do yourgood deeds publicly, to be seen by men; otherwise you will have no reward[prepared and awaiting you]with your Father who is in heaven. 2 “So whenever you give to the pooranddo acts of kindness, do not blow a trumpet before you[to advertise it],as the […]

Judging Others 1 “Do not judgeandcriticizeandcondemn[others unfairly with an attitude of self-righteous superiority as though assuming the office of a judge],so that you will not be judged[unfairly]. 2 For just as you[hypocritically]judge others[when you are sinful and unrepentant],so will you be judged; and in accordance with your standard of measure[used to pass out judgment],judgment will […]

Jesus Cleanses a Leper; The Centurion’s Faith 1 When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowdsfollowed Him. 2 And a leper came up to Him and bowed down before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You are able to make me clean (well).” 3 Jesus reached out His hand and touched him, saying,“I […]

A Paralytic Healed 1 And Jesus, getting into a boat, crossed overthe Sea of Galileeand came to [Capernaum] His own city. 2 They brought to Him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a stretcher. Seeing their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], Jesus said to the paralytic,“Do not be afraid, son; your sins […]

The Twelve Disciples; Instructions for Service 1 Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authorityandpower over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness. 2 Now these are the names of the twelveapostles (special messengers, personally chosen representatives): first, Simon, who is called Peter, […]