Bible Study Articles for Matthew

This is a list of all Bible study articles for Matthew.

TitleReferenceDescriptionPublish Date
A Blessing For The Blind Matthew 9:27-31Jesus brings a blessing to the blind. Blindness was far more common in ancient times than today. This is the condition that Jesus heals in the New Testament more than any other.2005-12-20
A Bright Light In A Dark Place Matthew 5:13-14 Jesus Christ is the true light of all the world. When Jesus was on the earth He was the "Light of the World". Now He has gone back to Heaven, He has passed His light to the Church. He has lighted a light in the life of each one of his followers. Christian disciples are called to rise and shine 2010-02-07
Beware The Wolves Matthew 7:15Have you ever been at a house that says beware of the dog? You immediately are reluctant to enter. The wolves were more feared by the shepherd because of their boldness. False prophets are like wolves and Jesus says we are to be aware. The wolves are deceptive. They come in sheeps' clothing.00:00:00
Butchery In Bethlehem Matthew 2:16-18There is the man who wants to protect his thrown and there is the one (Satan) behind the man who wants to kill the Saviour of the World.2005-03-20
Can I Have Some Flavour Please? Matthew 5:13-14 When we want to stress a person’s worth we often say that he or she is the salt of the earth. In the ancient world, salt was highly valued. The Greeks called salt divine. The Church is to be the salt of the world. What does salt do to make it important? 2010-02-07
Celebrate The King Matthew 22:1-14This is a story of a king who's son is getting married. Invitations are sent out for people to attend. Jesus is the royal son of the king of heaven. You will never settle the sin question until you settle the son question. 2008-01-01
Christian Baptism Matthew 28:19I will look first at simply what the scriptures teach about baptism and then secondly examine some of the arguments used in support of infant or paedo-baptism and finally at the teaching and practice of the early post New Testament church.2008-01-01
Coping With Critics Matthew 7:1-12None of us who like critics. We don't like people who point fingers at others. The religious leaders were like this. Their "righteousness" was a man-made one. They applied their standards against the people. They were critical of others. They oppressively judged the people on their standards. We have this going on today in God's Church.2005-08-26
Counting The Cost Matthew 8:18-22There is a cost when you become a Christian. In our zeal to win souls, do we neglect to tell people the cost of becoming a disciple of Jesus? It is not about being baptised or singing in a choir. We are to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus. We are to come to God on His terms.2005-10-18
Dealing With Doubt Matthew 11:1-11John the Baptist is a great man but he has his doubts. All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We all doubt from time to time. This will lead to discouragement and even depression. How do we deal with doubt?2005-12-28
Facing Your Fear Of The Future Matthew 6:25-34There are people who are afraid of the future for some reason or another. It may be that a person has lost a loved one and is in fear of facing future without that person. There are three simple steps to face our future without fear.2007-06-13
Following A Star Matthew 2:1-12Jesus is now a young child now rather than an infant. He is in a house now rather than a stable in Bethlehem. Matthew writes this book to present Jesus as King and constantly quotes Old Testament scripture to show Jesus as the fulfillment of the prophecies concerning the Messiah. The wise men followed a star. What does it mean to follow a star?2005-03-16
Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-25Forgiveness is a problem that too many people have still not learnt how to deal with. Guilt can be a chain but bitterness can likewise be chain. Both are a terrible prison. They has caused much grief in this world. Forgiveness means "to free from a debt". There are no free pardons. There is always a cost. Here are some reasons to forgive.2008-01-01
God's Way Or The Highway Matthew 7:12-13The Sermon on the Mount was the greatest sermon preached by the greatest preacher. In these verses Jesus makes it known that there is a way that leads to eternal destruction and a way that leads to eternal life. Jesus gives us a choice between life or death. We can take God's way or the highway. You can't use visa to get into heaven.2005-09-15
Harvest Time Matthew 9:35-38Jesus is concerned about the harvest. How does Jesus view lost people? He sees them as a harvest ready to be gathered.2005-12-23
How To Weather The Storms Of Life Matthew 7:24-26There are many superficial saints. When the storms come they are blown away. We are to build our house upon the ROCK. If the bottom falls out of your life you need to examine your foundation.2008-01-01
How To Win The War With Worry Matthew 6:25-34We can always find something to worry about whether we are young or old. See James 1:8. There is nothing more destabilising than worry. The Bible allows for us making provision for tomorrow. Foresight is not forbidden, it is foreboding.2008-01-01
Introduction To Matthew Matthew The Gospel according to Matthew is aimed primarily at the Jew, the person familiar with the Old Testament. Jesus is portrayed as Israel's Messiah, the King of the Jews. Matthew records how the promises God made in the Old Testament, with regard to the Messiah, are fulfilled in Jesus. 2008-12-24
Jesus Of Nazareth Matthew 2:19-23Jesus will be called a Nazarene. This was a title for Jesus that was used during the time of his ministry on earth.2005-03-30
Light My Fire Matthew 3:11The doctrine of the Holy Spirit has been called the cinderella of Christian theology. We know plenty about God the Father and Son but little about the Holy Spirit.2005-10-27
Lord Of The Leper Matthew 8:1-4The gospel of Matthew places great emphasis on the facts that Jesus has fulfilled the Old Testament predictions. There are many miracles that Jesus performs. He is able to heal diseases, cast out demons and control the power of nature. In this passage we have a person who is in need of a miracle. Jesus will heal a leper. There is no sickness that He cannot heal.2005-10-06
Lord Of The Sabbath Matthew 12:1-14The opposition to Jesus had began earlier in chapter 9 of Matthew but from chapter 12 onwards we see the rejection of Jesus Christ gathering momentum until His death. The bitter hostility moved into open hostility. Jesus attacked the regulations that were traditions rather than God's laws. It was what Jesus has to say about the Sabbath that caused the legalists to hate Him.2006-01-13
Lord Over Demons Matthew 8:28-34Jesus proves in this miracle that He has power over demons. Jesus came to destroy the works of the Devil. This is exactly what He did. People were amazed when Jesus cast our demons. They had seen the tricksters but this was something totally different. Jesus could command Satan and the demons.2005-10-03
Lord Over Sin Matthew 9:1-9It was known that Jesus was in the house. The crowds come to hear what Jesus has to say. Four men come with a man who is a paralytic. The healing of the man was a great miracle but the forgiveness of his sins was the greatest miracle of all.2005-11-13
Make Sure You Get The Real Thing Matthew 6:19-24This is a plastic and phony world that we live in. Too often we get the wrong thing. Make sure you get the real thing.2008-01-01
Matthew's First Christmas Matthew The wonder of the Christian gospel is that when the fullness of time was come, God honoured His word, and God sent forth His Son. Matthew's theme, as he tells the Nativity story, is that no matter how long it takes, and no matter how many generations have passed away, and no matter how adverse present contemporary circumstances may seem, God always, always fulfils His word. His promises never ever fail. 2009-01-04
Motives For Service Matthew 19:27-20:16 Beware of people-watching. See Matthew 20:1-9. We can start to look at each other. We compare ourselves with others. What is more important? What you can get or what you can give? We need to wait on the Lord and not look at people's motives to serve God. 2009-03-02
No Forgiveness Matthew 12:22-32God has a deadline. He has a sign that says "Do not cross". If you do, you will not be able to make it back! You can become so taken up in sin that you can no longer be forgiven. There is a blasphemy against the Holy Spirit that cannot be forgiven. How does this balance against the fact that the Bible tells us that God forgives all sins?2006-01-15
Peace In The Midst Of Your Storm Matthew 14:22-26You will never have absence of problems. Peace is the addition of power to overcome problems. See Psalm 42:7. Sometimes we seem to be engulfed in a storm. See Matthew 14:22. This tells us how to have peace in the midst of the storm.2008-01-01
Power Over Death Matthew 9:18-26There is a miracle within a miracle in this passage. When Jesus came along, death meets it's match. We see how the Lord Jesus responds to human needs. Jesus has power over death.2005-12-18
Power Over Disease Matthew 8:5-15Jesu has power over disease. What can we do that will impress the Lord Jesus Christ? When Jesus heard the faith of this Gentile man, he was impressed. He was a God-fearing Gentile. Many people come to Jesus because they have a problem. This man cared about his servant. He was interested in people. Don't forget to have great faith!2005-10-16
Resolve It Now Matthew 5:20-26We are to resolve personal conflicts in the Church. We are not to point to others and blame them. See James 4:1-3 We are to look no further than ourselves.2005-05-27
Second Milers Matthew 5:41A second miler has a generous spirit which in every circumstance goes beyond the call of duty to help and encourage.2008-01-01
Seven Sacred Secrets Matthew 13:3Do those who do not know the Lord the Bible is a mystery story. There are some scared secrets that God reveals to his children. They are revealed through parables. In Matthew 13 we have seven parables that reveal what we should expect.2008-01-01
The Beatitudes Matthew 5 All of these many words of the Beatitudes are summed up in one word: Christlikeness, Christlikeness. Look at these words, 'Blessed are they, blessed are they, blessed are they', and as you look at every single one of them, do you ask yourself: 'Well, do I have that in my life? Is that an intricate part of my daily walk of every hour of my day?' - because friend today, if you're walking in the Spirit, if the Spirit of God is like dynamite in your breast, it must be! It must be! 2009-01-04
The Coming Kingdom Of Christ Matthew 6:9-13We are told in the Bible to pray for the arrival of God's Kingdom. This coming kingdom will be four things.2005-12-30
The Days Of Noah Matthew 24:35-39No one knows the day that Jesus will return. It would be foolish and impossible to name the day. However, we do know what the last days will be like up until the return of Jesus. The Bible tells us it will be like the days of Noah. There will be ignorance and indifference.2008-01-01
The Death Of John The Baptist Matthew 14:1-14 John the Baptist is imprisoned near the beginning of Jesus' ministry. See Matthew 4:12. While still in prison, John sent two of his disciples to Jesus to ask if He was the Messiah. Matthew 11:1-3. Now in this chapter, he will by killed by Herod. 2009-12-20
The Friend Of Sinners Matthew 9:9-13It is good news to us that Jesus is a friend of sinners. Jesus did not just come for the sophisticated or rich. He did not come to call the self-righteous. He came to call sinners to repentance.2005-12-04
The Gifts of the Wise Men and Our Gifts to Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 It's that time of year again...time for gift-buying, gift-wrapping, and gift-exchanging. What are the gifts we could bring Jesus this Christmas? One way we can discover that is to look at Matthew 2:1-12, which tells of the gifts the wise men brought Him on the night when God became flesh and dwelt among us. 2008-12-24
The Holy Highway Matthew 7:1-6There are many roads in the world. The road I want to talk about is the S & N - the straight and narrow. This is the King's highway. You need to put your feet on this holy highway.2008-01-01
The Legacy Of Love Matthew 7:1-6Love is so much more than a concept. Love is the key to so many things in our lives. How would you like to have the confidence and boldness in your faith? How would you like to have sweet communion with the Lord? Would you like that? The key to all these things is love.2008-01-01
The Miracle Mile Matthew 5:38-41Those who walk the miracle mile are changed people. When did you last go the extra mile for someone?2008-01-01
The Mystery Of The Buried Treasure Matthew 5:38-41Those who walk the miracle mile are changed people. When did you last go the extra mile for someone?2008-01-01
The Mystery Of The Leaven Matthew 13:44This parable is one of the most misunderstood of parables. Leaven is what you put into bread to make it rise. The usual interpretation of the parable is that the leaven represents the Gospel, the three measures represents the church and the loaf the world. It is obviously wrong.2008-01-01
The Mystery Of The Mustard Seed Matthew 13:1-23If there was ever a time that you loved the Lord Jesus more than you do today then you will learn why we have false cults. There are too many people who become "fed up" and "lose heart". When this happens they often open themselves to false teaching.2008-01-01
The Mystery Of The Precious Pearl Matthew 13:45The pearl of great price is the Church. The merchant man is the Lord Jesus Christ who purchases the pearl.2008-01-01
The Only Door To Heaven Matthew 7:13-14Are you a person who considers himself to be broad-minded, open to various points of views? If so, consider several examples of decision-making. Jesus Christ was extremely precise when He discussed the issue of the salvation of man. He made a statement that some may consider close-minded, but He made no apology for it whatsoever.2008-01-01
The Parable Of The Sower Matthew 13:1-23When we look at the world with its wickedness and the church with its weakness you might think that the gospel has failed. Has the gospel failed. No! There is nothing wrong with the sower or the seed. It is the ground that is the problem. We are called to sow the seed, the responsibility for the outcome lies with the heart of the person.2008-01-01
The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Matthew 13:24-40While God is planting true believers the enemy is planting false believers. The good seed is what the Lord Jesus Christ sows. God does not tear out the tares? It is too early for the wheat and the tares too be separated. The interpretation is given to us.2008-01-01
The Prelude To The King Matthew 3:1-12John the Baptist is mentioned in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. John is the one who prepares the way for Jesus. He will introduce Jesus as the Messiah. See Matthew 11:11. John the Baptist was greater than Abraham, Moses, David and Daniel. He is someone we should pay attention to. He was filled with the Holy Spirit before he is born.2005-04-07
The Sermon On The Mount Matthew 5-7 The Lord was opposing that in these teachings, showing that this is true religion, this is the faith of God, and it is within the heart. It is in the interior. It's not as much taken up with externalities of man-made religion, but it is to do with our relationship toward God and toward men from the heart. 2009-01-04
The Signs Of The Times Matthew 13:24-40While God is planting true believers the enemy is planting false believers. The good seed is what the Lord Jesus Christ sows. God does not tear out the tares? It is too early for the wheat and the tares too be separated.2008-01-01
The Virgin Birth Matthew This miracle is so incredible! I hope you haven't heard it so often that your senses are dulled to the spectacular unbelievable nature of this supernatural event. 2008-12-26
Treasuring Marital Fidelity Matthew 19:1-6Marriage came before law, government and religion. The ultimate authority of marriage rests with God. There is no sin more harmful than the sin of adultery. Martial fidelity is the glue that holds the family together. For a believer it is also a sin against the church.2008-01-01
Trusting God With My Enemies Matthew 5:38-48Some people want revenge on those who oppose them. The response can be silly pranks or end up in gun rage. The movies are full of films that glorify revenge. We like those sort of films. There is a poetic justice in our eyes. It gratifies our flesh.2005-04-08
When Sticks Become Boomerangs Matthew 7:1-6It is our human nature to put other people in front of ourselves to judge them. We all have yardsticks to judge other people. God is saying that your yardstick will become a boomerang to judge you.2008-01-01
Why Did Christ Die? Matthew 27:20-26God the Father sent his Son to die for our sins. Jesus was a willing sacrifice to do this. Without his sacrifice we would still be in our sins. When we believe we are saved from the punishment for sin - eternal death. God loves us so much. This is why Christ died.2005-03-06
Winning Over Worry Matthew 6:25-32Our body can be scared by worry. It can manifest itself in ulcers for example. Worry is a dark side that can lead you to an early grave. We need to face this hidden worry and deal with it. Jesus gives us the answer to worry.2008-01-01
Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Matthew 7:15-23There are those who deceivers. Satan wants to get at the Church. From the outside he uses persecution. From the inside he uses false prophets. Satan loves to use religion to deceive. He will try and get people away from the true Word of God and away from a true relationship with Jesus Christ. The false prophets will try to lead you down the wrong road - the broad road. Beware! There will be falsehoods in God's Church.2005-09-21
World Issues - Poverty Matthew 12:41-44Poverty has always been with us and it shows no sign of going away today. In Revelation 21:4 it is implied that Heaven will not suffer from poverty so the future is good for those who trust in Christ and are patient.2008-01-01
You Are Salt And Light Matthew 5:13-14 Jesus said that we are "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world". Being salt and light is not optional. Jesus did not say you can be...or you have the potential to be...He said you are. Everyone who has trusted Christ for salvation and is born again is the salt of the earth and the light of the world. 2008-12-24