Matthew
Matthew Chapter 14
Whenever I read this chapter in the past, my eyes would zoom into the key events: But today, when I was reading it anew, my eyes were drawn to the transition between the first and second main…
Matthew Chapter 13
Seven parables recorded, all concerning the kingdom of God. Guilt, shame and fear gradually spread across and weigh on my chest as I make my way through this chapter. “Therefore I speak to them in parables, because…
Matthew Chapter 12 – Sabbath Keeping
How has your Sabbath-keeping been? On the Sabbath, the Pharisees were upset with the disciples plucking heads of grain and eating it, having defined this simple action of plucking grain as work1. But unlike the Pharisees, Jesus…
Matthew Chapter 11 – Be Great by Being Small in a Light and Easy Way
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:29…
Matthew Chapter 10 – Workers of God, Take Note!
In Matt 10, Jesus sends His 12 disciples out to do the work of preaching the gospel, but not before He gives them many important pieces of encouragement and advice. Let us reflect on some of the…
Matthew Chapter 9 – Portraits of Faith
In this chapter, we see many ‘portraits’ of faith – examples of different people who, because of their faith in Jesus’ power as the Messiah, had their petitions answered, illnesses cured, loved ones healed or even resurrected,…
Matthew Chapter 8
“I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel.” “O you of little faith.” Do we have faith that is pleasing to God? What is the faith that delights Him. Is this faith that Jesus…
Matthew Chapter 7
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. (Matthew 7:1-2). Lord Jesus teaches us that…
Matthew Chapter 6
Lord Jesus teaches us righteousness in our relationship with other people. He teaches us to check our motives in three areas: generosity (Matthew 6:4), prayer (Matthew 6:6) and fasting (Matthew 6:18). Those acts should be God-centered and…
Matthew Chapter 5
In Matthew 5, verses 13-16, Jesus presents two powerful metaphors to describe our influence and responsibility in the world: salt and light. Salt of the Earth The metaphor of salt is rich with cultural and historical significance.…