Acts Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) Our biggest sale! 50% off your PLUS subscription. Use code SUMMER ... Acts 18 Acts 19 Acts 20 Acts 21 Acts 22 Acts 23 Acts 24 Acts 25 Acts 26 Acts 27 Acts 28 Popular Articles. 15 Amazing Attributes of God: What They Mean and Why They Matter ...Way and path both mean the same thing in the psalm. They mean: what we do in our lives. Our way can be good or bad. If we obey Psalm 119, our way will be good. Jesus said, "I am the way" (John 14:6). If we obey Jesus, our way will be good. In Acts 9:2, "in the way" is another name for "being a Christian".Matthew 28. Matthew 27 The important Jews take Jesus to stand in front of Pilate 1 Early the next morning, all the leaders of the priests and the important Jews met together. They decided how to make the Roman rulers kill Jesus. 2 They tied Jesus' hands and feet and then they took him to Pilate's house. They put him under the authority of ...Commentary on Romans 12:3-8. (Read Romans 12:3-8) Pride is a sin in us by nature; we need to be cautioned and armed against it. All the saints make up one body in Christ, who is the Head of the body, and the common Centre of their unity. In the spiritual body, some are fitted for and called to one sort of work; others for another sort of work.He directs his disciples, 1. To understand what they are—the salt of the earth, and the lights of the world, ver 13-16. 2. To understand what they have to do—they are to be governed by the moral law. Here is, (1.) A general ratification of the law, and a recommendation of it to us, as our rule, ver 17-20. (2.)The prophets had written that the Christ would die (Isaiah 53; Matthew 12:40). When Jesus died, he suffered the punishment for our evil deeds (Matthew 20:28, Matthew 26:28). But Jesus did not remain dead. God caused Jesus to live again (Matthew 28). And Jesus is alive today, in heaven. Matthew's Gospel (good news) is in the Bible's New Testament.One day Jesus will return to earth (Acts 1:9-11). He will take all the Christians to live with him (John 14:1-4). The Bible promises that Christians will have many good things when they die. For example: · They will be with Jesus in his *glory (Colossians 3:4). · They will be like Jesus (John 3:2).Commentary on Isaiah 48:16-22. (Read Isaiah 48:16-22) The Holy Spirit qualifies for service; and those may speak boldly, whom God and his Spirit send. This is to be applied to Christ. He was sent, and he had the Spirit without measure. Whom God redeems, he teaches; he teaches to profit by affliction, and then makes them partakers of his holiness.Jesus replied to him, 'Yes, you have said it.'. 26 While Jesus and his disciples were eating, he took a loaf of bread. He thanked God for it and then he broke the bread into pieces. He gave some of it to each of them. He said, 'Take this bread and eat it. This is my body.'. 27 Then Jesus took a cup.Our Saviour seems to reckon Abel among the prophets, Matt. 23:31, 35. Enoch was a prophet; and by him that was first in prediction which is to be last in execution—the judgment of the great day. Jude 1:14; Behold, the Lord comes with his holy myriads. Noah was a preacher of righteousness. God said of Abraham, He is a prophet, Gen. 20:7.Matthew 5 Jesus teaches his disciples 1 Jesus saw that crowds of people were following him. So he went up a hill and he sat down there to teach them. His disciples came near to listen to him. 2 He began to teach them. This is what he said: 3 ‘Happy are the people who know that they need God very much. The kingdom of heaven belongs to people ...Daniel 2. It was said ( ch. 1 17) that Daniel had understanding in dreams; and here we have an early and eminent instance of it, which soon made him famous in the court of Babylon, as Joseph by the same means came to be so in the court of Egypt. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it.At the same time, He wants us to show true repentance. And He will punish unrepentant sin. God is the final judge. He is the decision maker. He sits on His throne. Our responsibility is first and foremost to please God above everything else. Application: The servant in the story does not act like the king did.17, 18. Do not ye yet understand that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth, &c.—Familiar though these sayings have now become, what freedom from bondage to outward things do they proclaim, on the one hand; and on the other, how searching is the truth which they express—that nothing which enters from without can really defile us; and that only the evil that is in the heart, that is allowed ...Matthew 15 Jesus tells the Pharisees and teachers of God's Law to obey God. 1 After that, a group of Pharisees and teachers of God's Law came from Jerusalem to talk to Jesus. 2 They said, 'Our leaders in past times taught us the right way to do everything. But your disciples do not obey the things that our leaders taught us. They do not wash their hands in the right way before they eat a meal.1. 1. God owns him as one employed for him: He is my servant. Though he was a Son, yet, as a Mediator, he took upon him the form of a servant, learned obedience to the will of God and practised it, and laid out himself to advance the interests of God's kingdom, and so he was God's servant. 2.Verse 1 *Sins make people become slaves. *Jerusalem’s people have not obeyed God. But God made *Jerusalem great in the past. And he knows how to make it weak. Compare with Isaiah 47:8-11 and Revelation 18:7-8. v2 *Jerusalem is like a woman. This woman weeps in the night and there are tears on her cheeks.The story of Psalm 18. This is a very special psalm. It is so special that you will find it in 2 places in the Bible. It is here in the Book of Psalms. It is also in a part of the Bible that we call the Book of Samuel. Samuel is in 2 parts. I Samuel tells the story of David before he became king of Israel. 2 Samuel tells us the story of David ...Whatsoever ye shall bind ... - See the notes at Matthew 16:19.These words were spoken to the apostles. Jesus had before addressed the same words to Peter, Matthew 16:19.He employs them here to signify that they all had the same power; that in ordering the affairs of the church he did not intend to give Peter any supremacy or any exclusive right to …Ezekiel Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) Our biggest sale! 50% off your PLUS subscription. Use code SUMMER ... Ezekiel 18 Ezekiel 19 Ezekiel 20 Ezekiel 21 Ezekiel 22 Ezekiel 23 Ezekiel 24 Ezekiel 25 Ezekiel 26 Ezekiel 27 Ezekiel 28 ...The character and coming of Christ. (1-4) The blessings of his kingdom. (5-12) The prevalence of true religion. (13-17) Unbelief and blindness reproved. (18-25) Commentary on Isaiah 42:1-4 (Read Isaiah 42:1-4) This prophecy was fulfilled in Christ, Matthew 12:17. Let our souls rely on him, and rejoice in him; then, for his sake, the Father will ...God ‘did not keep back (rescue) his own son, but he gave him up for us all’ (Romans 8:32). Jesus’ death was a *sacrifice to cancel the effect of human *sin. God accepted his *sacrifice and raised him from death. So if we believe in the death and *resurrection of Jesus, God considers us at *peace with himself.Verse 5. The first words are similar to those in Isaiah 43:1 and 49:1. But here Isaiah adds that the *Lord provides him with the necessary help. Verse 6. The *Lord has an even greater task for Isaiah. He is to tell all nations that the *Lord can rescue every person from the result of an evil life.Matthew 9 Jesus helps a man who cannot walk 1 Then Jesus got back into the boat. He sailed across to the other side of the lake again. He went to Capernaum, the town where he was living. 2 Some men came to see Jesus there. They carried with them a man who could not walk or move his legs. He was lying on a mat.Matthew 18:10. For I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. There is an angel to watch over each child of God; the heirs of heaven have those holy spirits to keep watch and ward over them. These sacred intelligences, who watch over the people of God, do at the same time …The work of making friendship between people and God. · 2 Corinthians 6:11–7:1. Paul warns against union with those who do not give honour to God. · 2 Corinthians 7:2-16. Paul’s joy about the change of attitude by the Christians at Corinth. 2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15. The money for the Christians in Jerusalem.This was the home of Mary from Magdala. Matthew 15 Jesus tells the Pharisees and teachers of God's Law to obey God 1 After that, a group of Pharisees and teachers of God's Law came from Jerusalem to talk to Jesus. 2 They said, ‘Our leaders in past times taught us the right way to do everything. But your disciples do not obey the things that ...Romans 9. Romans 8 We can live by God's Spirit 1 Now we know this: God has forgiven those people who are united with Christ Jesus. God will never say that they are guilty. 2 If you belong to Christ Jesus, God's Spirit has given you a new life. God's Spirit now rules in your life and he has made you free.Font Size. Matthew 18. New Living Translation. The Greatest in the Kingdom. 18 About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?". 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. 3 Then he said, "I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little ...1. What it is to be a disciple of Christ; it is to come after him. When Christ called his disciples, this was the word of command, Follow me. A true disciple of Christ is one that doth follow him in duty, and shall follow him to glory.Matthew 21:1-46. 1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them,Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall ...Bridgeway Bible Commentary. 78. Lessons in humility (Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 18:1-14; Mark 9:30-50; Luke 9:44-50)Despite Jesus' statement to his disciples that he was heading towards humiliating suffering and death (Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:44-45), they were arguing among themselves about who would have the important places in his kingdom.It may also illustration the power of "binding and loosing" (Matthew 18:18): even heaven has a hard time undoing the damage wrought by human choices and the intractable systems we build to sustain our places in the world of Cain and Lamech. Despite the suggestion at the end of the parable that God will act as the king in the parable does ...The devil tests Jesus - Luke 4:1-4:13. v1 Jesus was full of the *Holy Spirit as he returned from the Jordan River. Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert. v2 For 40 days in the desert, the devil *tempted him. Jesus did not eat anything during those days. And at the end of those days, he was very hungry.Matthew 21:1-46. 1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them,Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall ...Timothy must be a noble servant of Christ (2:20-26). In the last days, people will do awful things (3:1-9). But Timothy must continue to do what he has learned and knows. He must do what the *scriptures say (3:10-17). He must *preach the *gospel because it is urgent that people hear it (4:1-5).The Masters Tournament is one of the most prestigious events in the world of golf. Every year, golf fans from around the globe eagerly await this major championship. Masters Live i...Matthew 17:18. Matthew 17:18. directly, immediately, and continued well, and in good health. Hence the word rendered lunatic, in ( Matthew 17:15 ) is in several Oriental versions, translated in the sense of "demoniac", or one possessed with a devil. The Arabic version renders it, "he is with a demon": the Persic thus, "on whom a demon hath ...Life of a Follower of Christ – Matthew 5:10-12. Persecution for the Kingdom’s Sake – Matthew 5:11-12. Salt and Light – Matthew 5:13-16. Murder and Hatred – Matthew 5:17-26. How to Live in Purity – Matthew 5:27-30. Marriage and Divorce – Matthew 5:31-32. Credibility Gap – Matthew 5:33-37.Samuel was the last of the judges. He was also a *prophet and a priest. Samuel *anointed Saul, the first king of *Israel. But Saul did not obey God. So, God chose another king, David, who would obey him. 1 Samuel ends with the death of Saul. The book of 2 Samuel records the life of David as king.Verse 5. The first words are similar to those in Isaiah 43:1 and 49:1. But here Isaiah adds that the *Lord provides him with the necessary help. Verse 6. The *Lord has an even greater task for Isaiah. He is to tell all nations that the *Lord can rescue every person from the result of an evil life.The meaning of Matthew 15:21-28 in the Bible is that Jesus is able to spiritually provide for both the people of Israel and the Gentiles. This is reinforced by a hungry Canaanite w...The declaration of the real presence of Jesus “where two or three are gathered” in his name, is the heart and soul of Matthew — both chapter 18 and the book as a whole. Matthew 18:15-20 begins with an all too likely hypothetical situation: “If your brother sins against you….,” which is followed by a second hypothetical, “If your ...Matthew Henry's Commentary. Matthew 23:1. Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 23:1-12 The scribes and Pharisees explained the law of Moses, and enforced obedience to it. They are charged with hypocrisy in religion. We can only judge according to outward appearance; but God searches the heart. They made phylacteries.Matthew 24. Matthew 23 Jesus talks about dangerous teachers 1 After that, Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples. 2 He said, ‘The teachers of God's Law and the Pharisees have authority to explain the Law of Moses. 3 So you must obey everything that they teach you. But you should not do the same things that they do.Way and path both mean the same thing in the psalm. They mean: what we do in our lives. Our way can be good or bad. If we obey Psalm 119, our way will be good. Jesus said, "I am the way" (John 14:6). If we obey Jesus, our way will be good. In Acts 9:2, "in the way" is another name for "being a Christian".Beginning with Matthew 18 we start a section of the book that records a lot of the teaching of Christ. It will be followed by the journey to Jerusalem and the triumphal entry (Matthew 21). The teachings we encounter first are geared to his disciples. In these passages there will be little or no reference made to the Old Testament directly, and so our time will be spent sorting out what Jesus ...Matthew 4 The Devil tries to cause Jesus to do wrong things 1 Then the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness. While he was there, the Devil came to him. He tried to cause Jesus to do wrong things. 2 Jesus did not eat anything for 40 days and 40 nights. At the end of this time, he was very hungry. 4:1The Devil is a bad angel.Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 18. Matthew 18 – Qualities and Attitudes of Kingdom Citizens. Video for Matthew 18: Matthew 18:15-20 – Agreement in Prayer. Audio for Matthew 18: Matthew 18:1-18 – Like a Child. Matthew 18:19-35 – Forgiveness.Matthew 12, Coffman's Commentaries by James Burton Coffman offer thorough analysis and practical application, a valuable resource for Christians. ... The argument in this and the following verse is simple, but profound. If Satan was really casting out Satan, a ridiculous absurdity on the face of it, then Satan's kingdom was being destroyed ...John 15. It is generally agreed that Christ's discourse in this and the next chapter was at the close of the last supper, the night in which he was betrayed, and it is a continued discourse, not interrupted as that in the foregoing chapter was; and what he chooses to discourse of is very pertinent to the present sad occasion of a farewell ...Though God, who is a Spirit, is their inheritance, it does not therefore follow that they must live upon the air; no, 1. The people must provide for them. They must have their due from the people, v. 3. Their maintenance must not depend upon the generosity of the people, but they must be by law entitled to it.God is in control. He can even use people who do not know him. The Book of Daniel is in two parts. In the first 6 chapters, we read about Daniel and his friends. They were loyal to God. In the other 6 chapters, we read about Daniel’s dreams. God sent him messages in …Easy English Bible - Matthew Chapter 1https://www.easyenglish.bible/bible/easy/matthew/1/https://fb.watch/v/1TcymsvRR/Matthew 23. Matthew 22 Jesus tells a story about a meal at a marriage 1 Jesus continued to teach the people with stories. 2 He said, ‘This is what the kingdom of heaven is like. A king prepared a special meal for his son's marriage. 3 He asked many people to come. When the meal was ready, he sent his servants out to tell those people to come.Punishment of Ammon – Ezekiel 25:1-7. v1 The *LORD spoke to me. v2 ‘*Son of man, look toward the *Ammonites and *prophesy against them. v3 Say to them, “Hear the words of the *LORD your King. This is what the *LORD your King says to you. You were glad when people destroyed my *temple.Ezekiel 18:1. The word of the LORD came unto me again, saying, 18:1-20 The soul that sinneth it shall die. As to eternity, every man was, is, and will be dealt with, as his conduct shows him to have been under the old covenant of works, or the new covenant of grace. Whatever outward sufferings come upon men through the sins of others, they ...Matthew Henry's Commentary. Matthew 23:1. Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 23:1-12 The scribes and Pharisees explained the law of Moses, and enforced obedience to it. They are charged with hypocrisy in religion. We can only judge according to outward appearance; but God searches the heart. They made phylacteries.EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries. Matthew 18:1-35. Matthew’s Good News. Matthew’s *Gospel. Hilda Bright. Chapter 18 is the fourth section of what Jesus taught. It ends in …Commentary on Proverbs 18:10-11. The Divine power, made known in and through our Lord Jesus Christ, forms a strong tower for the believer, who relies on the Lord. How deceitful the defence of the rich man, who has his portion and treasure in this world! It is a strong city and a high wall only in his own conceit; for it will fail when most in need.v1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To all the believers in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the leaders and helpers. v2 *Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the *Lord Jesus Christ. Verse 1 Paul begins his letter in the usual polite way that people wrote letters at that time.Job and the problem of Suffering. A Bible Study about suffering based on the Book of Job. Part of our series called “Their Problem and Ours …. A translation of the Bible with Commentaries and Bible Studies – all written in Easy English – to help you read, understand, and apply the Bible.Aug 18, 2019 ... Hard to do, but I think easy to understand. So we are going downhill and in a sense by looking at this subject of forgiveness. Matthew 18, verse ...Matt 28:18–20 is the key to the understanding of the whole book [his emphasis]. Hagner likewise states that these verses are “the hallmark of the gospel of Matthew. For these words, perhaps more than any others, distill the outlook and various emphases of the gospel.”. In this famous “Great Commission,” Jesus declares that his ...The meaning of Matthew 15:21-28 in the Bible is that Jesus is able to spiritually provide for both the people of Israel and the Gentiles. This is reinforced by a hungry Canaanite w...Matthew 3. Matthew 2 Some men come to visit Jesus 1 Jesus was born in a town called Bethlehem, in Judea. King Herod ruled Judea at that time. After Jesus was born, some wise men came to Jerusalem from a country in the east. 2 When they arrived there, they asked people, ‘Where is the baby who has been born as the king of the Jews?But after this time many men had several wives. And from the beginning, God intended that a man and his wife should stay together. But after this time some people divorced each other. (See Deuteronomy 24:1-4.) Jesus referred to this verse (Genesis 2:24) and he said that people should not divorce. (See Matthew 19:5-6, or read all of Matthew 19:3-9.)EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries Matthew. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27Psalm 39. David seems to have been in a great strait when he penned this psalm, and, upon some account or other, very uneasy; for it is with some difficulty that he conquers his passion, and composes his spirit himself to take that good counsel which he had given to others ( xxxvii.) to rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him, without ...Matthew 24. Matthew 23 Jesus talks about dangerous teachers 1 After that, Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples. 2 He said, ‘The teachers of God's Law and the Pharisees have authority to explain the Law of Moses. 3 So you must obey everything that they teach you. But you should not do the same things that they do.Verse 3. Verse Matthew 18:3. Except ye be converted — Unless ye be saved from those prejudices which are at present so baneful to your nation, (seeking a temporal and not a spiritual kingdom,) unless ye be clothed with the spirit of humility, ye cannot enter into the spirit, design, and privileges of my spiritual and eternal kingdom. The name of this kingdom should put you in mind of its nature.4. The completeness of his healing power ( Matthew 9:18-34 ). Matthew 8:1-17. 1. Christ ' s miracles of healing, and the secret of his ability to perform them. Observe: (1) The variety in the patients. (a) One of the chosen people, who had lost all social and religious privileges; (b) a Gentile, an outsider by birth;Matthew 14:22-15:14 verse by verseStudy the entire Bible verse by verse at thebibleversebyverse.comVerse 1. Verses 2-4. Verses 5-6. Verses 7-18. Colosse was a considerable city of Phrygia, and probably not far from Laodicea and Hierapolis; we find these mentioned together, Col. 4:13. It is now buried in ruins, and the memory of it chiefly preserved in this epistle. The design of the epistle is to warn them of the danger of the Jewish ...Exodus 1-18: The Israelites leave Egypt ... A Bible text and commentary on Matthew's Gospel. Written by Hilda Bright. May 2005. Mark: Mark's Good ... without translated Bible text. In very simple English (1200 word vocabulary). Written by Keith Simons. March 2010. Luke: Luke's Good News [or download in RTF format] A Bible text and commentary on ...Timothy must be a noble servant of Christ (2:20-26). In the last days, people will do awful things (3:1-9). But Timothy must continue to do what he has learned and knows. He must do what the *scriptures say (3:10-17). He must *preach the *gospel because it is urgent that people hear it (4:1-5). Matthew 23. Matthew 22 Jesus tells a story about a meal at a marriage 1 Jesus continued
When it comes to studying and understanding the Bible, having access to reliable commentaries is invaluable. These commentaries provide valuable insights into the historical, cultu...Commentary on Matthew 22:1-14. The provision made for perishing souls in the gospel, is represented by a royal feast made by a king, with eastern liberality, on the marriage of his son. Our merciful God has not only provided food, but a royal feast, for the perishing souls of his rebellious creatures. There is enough and to spare, of every ...Ephesians 3. This chapter consists of two parts. I. Of the account which Paul gives the Ephesians concerning himself, as he was appointed by God to be the apostle of the Gentiles, ver 1-13. II. Of his devout and affectionate prayer to God for the Ephesians, ver 14-21. We may observe it to have been very much the practice of this apostle to ...Glad you can join us as we begin a new series in the book of Matthew, we come now to Matthew, chapter 18 and we’re just going to look at four simple verses this morning. As a church, we take our people through the Bible and after 2 1/2 years, we arrive at this series called, “Upside Down Kingdom”, found in Matthew 18, verses 1 to 4.Listen to me when I cry. Answer me when I pray to you. My lips do not tell lies. v2 I want justice from you. I want your eyes to see what is right. v3 You can look at the secrets of my heart. You can test me at night. Though you test me, you will find nothing (wrong). I promise myself that my mouth will not sin.What does Matthew chapter 18 mean? Matthew 18 begins with a question from the disciples to Jesus: Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Jesus' surprising response becomes the foundation for the rest of the chapter. Jesus calls a child to Him and puts that child in the middle of the group of disciples as they are talking.In those days, the kings and leaders employed writers. They wrote about the events in their country. The *prophets also wrote accounts of events. 2 Samuel 1:18; 1 Kings 11:41; 14:19, 29; 1 Chronicles 27:24; 29:29 all refer to these writers and their books. The writer of 1 and 2 Samuel probably got most of his information from these accounts.What Psalm 33 means. Verses 1 - 3: The word "shout" also means "sing" in Hebrew. Only God can make people righteous. It happens when he forgives them. "Forgive" means "GIVE our sin to Jesus to carry AWAY". Sin is doing wrong things. The psalm tells people to praise God with harp, lute and trumpet. Today we would probably use guitar, piano and ...Sunday school lessons are a great way to learn more about the Bible and deepen your faith. But sometimes, it can be difficult to understand the deeper meaning behind the lesson com...Matthew 18:11. For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. For the Son of man, etc. - This is added as a second reason, why no injury should be done to his followers. "The Son of man has so loved them as to come into the world to lay down his life for them." That which was lost - Απολωλος.Verse 5. Verse Matthew 5:5. Blessed are the meek — Happy, οι πραεις, from ραος, easy, those who are of a quiet, gentle spirit, in opposition to the proud and supercilious Scribes and Pharisees and their disciples. We have a compound word in English, which once fully expressed the meaning of the original, viz. gentleman; but it has now almost wholly lost its original signification.18 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest ...A free Bible Version and Commentary on the Book of Daniel in EasyEnglish. The Men who were Loyal to God ... Verses 18-20 It seems that Nebuchadnezzar was very clever too. He was able to ask the young men questions to see how wise they were. ... (See Isaiah 43:2 and Matthew 28:20.) v26 King Nebuchadnezzar went to the door where the very hot fire ...Again I say unto you, That if two of you ... - This is connected with the previous verses. The connection is this: The obstinate man is to be excluded from the church, Matthew 18:17.The care of the church - the power of admitting or excluding members - of organizing and establishing it - is committed to you, the apostles, Matthew 18:18.Yet there is not need of the whole to give validity to the ...Verse 1. Matthew 18:1.Ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ὥρᾳ ] the account of Matthew, which is throughout more original in essential matters than Mark 9:33 ff. and Luke 9:46 ff., bears this impress no less in this definite note of time: in that hour, namely, when Jesus was holding the above conversation with Peter.. τίς ἄρα ] quis igitur (see Klotz, ad Devar. p. 176).In this chapter we have, I. Luke's preface to his gospel, or his epistle dedicatory to his friend Theophilus, ver 1-4. II. The prophecy and history of the conception of John Baptist, who was Christ's forerunner, ver 5-25. The annunciation of the virgin Mary, or the notice given to her that she should be the mother of the Messiah, ver 26-38.Zechariah: God remembers his promises. A free Bible Version and Commentary on the Old Testament Book of Zechariah in EasyEnglish. ... Read these verses. Somebody tried to kill Jesus, but God saved him: Matthew 2:6-18; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 4:9-12; 4:29-30; John 5:18; 8:59; 10:31. ... Also, the verses include Psalm 118:22. In Easy English’s ...1. (1) Jesus prepares to teach His disciples. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. a. And seeing the multitudes: The previous section mentioned that great multitudes followed Him, coming from many different regions ( Matthew 4:25 ). In response to this, Jesus went up on a mountain.Jesus teaches and he cures sick people - Matthew 4:23-25. v23 Jesus went through the whole region called Galilee. He taught in the people's *synagogues. He *preached the good news about the *kingdom. And he cured every disease and every illness among the people. v24 News about Jesus spread all over the country called Syria.The connection is this: The obstinate man is to be excluded from the church, Matthew 18:17. The care of the church - the power of admitting or excluding members - of organizing and establishing it - is committed to you, the apostles, Matthew 18:18. Yet there is not need of the whole to give validity to the transaction.People found first copies of parts of the *NT. These have much earlier dates. Then, in *AD 70, the enemy destroyed the city of Jerusalem. Surely, Matthew would have referred to this event. So, it is possible that he wrote the *Gospel in *AD 45. Or, it could have been soon after that date. If that is true, Matthew wrote his book soon after the ...Mat 25:1-13. PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS. This and the following parable are in Matthew alone. 1. Then --at the time referred to at the close of the preceding chapter, the time of the Lord's Second Coming to reward His faithful servants and take vengeance on the faithless. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took.God is in control. He can even use people who do not know him. The Book of Daniel is in two parts. In the first 6 chapters, we read about Daniel and his friends. They were loyal to God. In the other 6 chapters, we read about Daniel’s dreams. God sent him messages in dreams.The connection is this: The obstinate man is to be excluded from the church, Matthew 18:17. The care of the church - the power of admitting or excluding members - of organizing and establishing it - is committed to you, the apostles, Matthew 18:18. Yet there is not need of the whole to give validity to the transaction.Matthew 6:16-18 (2015) English Standard Version. Matthew 6:16-18 ESV Commentary. ... Matthew 18:21-35 NASB Easy-Print Commentary Matthew 18:21-35 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary New American Standard Student Study Handout for Matthew 18:21-35 New International VersionPeter refers back to the *Old Testament. King Solomon built a temple in the city of Jerusalem about 950 years before the birth of Jesus (BC) (1 Kings 6-8). The temple was a special building where the *Jews went to *praise God. But an army from the country of Babylon destroyed the temple in 587 BC (2 Chronicles 36:19).Are you looking to dive deeper into your Bible study sessions? Do you find yourself in need of additional resources to enhance your understanding of the Scriptures? Look no further...Matthew 3 John the Baptist prepares a way for Jesus 1 While Jesus still lived in Nazareth, a man called John the Baptist was speaking a message from God. He was doing this in the wilderness in Judea. 2 He told people, ‘You have done many wrong things. You must turn away from them and change how you live. Do this now, because the kingdom of ...Deu 18:1-8. Magistracy and ministry are two divine institutions of admirable use for the support and advancement of the kingdom of God among men. Laws concerning the former we had in the close of the foregoing chapter, directions are in this given concerning the latter. Land-marks are here set between the estates of the priests and those of the ...It is ironic that Peter is the one who suggests a low cap on the number of times he should forgive, since he is also the one who will need great forgiveness from Jesus. On the one hand, Matthew and the other Gospel writers portray Peter as a model of faithfulness. He is a leader among the Twelve, the first to follow when called, unafraid to ask ...The declaration of the real presence of Jesus "where two or three are gathered" in his name, is the heart and soul of Matthew — both chapter 18 and the book as a whole. Matthew 18:15-20 begins with an all too likely hypothetical situation: "If your brother sins against you….," which is followed by a second hypothetical, "If your ...18 I tell you this: You will tell people here on earth what is right for them to do. And you will tell them what is not right for them to do. God in heaven will give you this authority. He will agree with what you say. 19 Two people may agree together to ask God for something.Matthew 26:1-75. 1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples, 2 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. 3 Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest ...The work of making friendship between people and God. · 2 Corinthians 6:11-7:1. Paul warns against union with those who do not give honour to God. · 2 Corinthians 7:2-16. Paul's joy about the change of attitude by the Christians at Corinth. 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15. The money for the Christians in Jerusalem.PREVIOUS Matthew 17 NEXT Matthew 19. Read commentary from Author Warren Wiersbe on Matthew 18 in the New Testament. Author Warren Wiersbe emphasizes biblical meaning and personal application in this easy-to-read and well-loved Bible commentary.They asked him, ‘Do something powerful for us to see. Then we will believe that God has sent you.’. 2 Jesus answered them, ‘Sometimes the sky is red in the evening. Then you say, “Tomorrow the weather will be good.” 3 Sometimes in the morning the sky is red and there are dark clouds. Then you say, “Today there will be a storm.”.Verse 1. And he entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city. ( Matthew 9:1) Christ simply and immediately complied with the request of the citizens of Gadara and shipped immediately to his own city, Capernaum, directly across the lake.God is Alive and Well: Free Bible commentary on Psalm 18 in Easy English . God is Alive and Well! Psalm 18. An EasyEnglish Translation with Notes (about 1200 word vocabulary) on Psalm 18. ... (Part of Matthew 14:29-32.) The story of Psalm 18. This is a very special psalm. It is so special that you will find it in 2 places in the Bible. It is ...Matthew 18:10-11. See that ye despise not one of these little ones — As if they were beneath your notice. Be careful to receive, and not to offend, the very weakest believer in Christ: for, as inconsiderable as some of these may appear to you, the very angels of God have a peculiar charge over them: even those of the highest order, who continually appear at the throne of the Most High.Ezekiel 18:1. The word of the LORD came unto me again, saying, 18:1-20 The soul that sinneth it shall die. As to eternity, every man was, is, and will be dealt with, as his conduct shows him to have been under the old covenant of works, or the new covenant of grace. Whatever outward sufferings come upon men through the sins of others, they ...He directs his disciples, 1. To understand what they are—the salt of the earth, and the lights of the world, ver 13-16. 2. To understand what they have to do—they are to be governed by the moral law. Here is, (1.) A general ratification of the law, and a recommendation of it to us, as our rule, ver 17-20. (2.)When it comes to studying and understanding the Bible, having access to reliable commentaries is invaluable. These commentaries provide valuable insights into the historical, cultu... Romans 8. The apostle, having fully explained the doctrine of justification, and pressed the necessity