| Introduction
Matthew 1:1-17 the genealogy of Jesus Matthew 1:18-24 how Jesus' birth came about Matthew 2:1-12 the visit of the Magi Matthew 2:13-18 the escape to Egypt, massacre of the innocents Matthew 2:19-23 the return Egypt to Nazareth Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist prepares the way Matthew 3:13-17 the baptism of Jesus Matthew 4:1-11 the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness Matthew 4:12-17 Jesus begins this work in Galilee Matthew 4:18-25 the calling of the first disciples Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus' beatitudes Matthew 5:13-16 salt and light Matthew 5:17-19 the fulfillment of the law Matthew 5:20-26 teaching about anger Matthew 5:27-32 teaching about adultery and divorce Matthew 5:33-37 teaching about oaths Matthew 5:38-42 teaching about retaliation Matthew 5:43-48 love for enemies Matthew 6:1-18 teaching on almsgiving, prayer, and fasting Matthew 6:19-23 riches in heaven Matthew 6:24-34 God and possessions Matthew 7:1-5 avoiding judgment Matthew 7:6-14 the power of prayer and the golden rule Matthew 7:15-20 a tree and its fruits Matthew 7:21-29 the true disciple of Jesus |
The Inspiration of St. Matthew, by Caravaggio, 1602 (Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome) Please note: Copies of commentary and meditations are permitted for personal use and group bible study, Sunday school, or CCD, but not for publication or commercial use without permission. Meditations are written by Don Schwager (c) 2007. |
| Matthew
8:1-4 Jesus heals a leper
Matthew 8:5-17 Jesus heals Centurions servant and others Matthew 8:18-22 the would-be followers of Jesus Matthew 8:23-27 Jesus calms a storm at sea Matthew 8:28-34 Jesus heals two men with demons Matthew 9:1-8 Jesus heals a paralyzed man Matthew 9:9-13 Jesus calls Matthew Matthew 9:14-17 the question abut fasting Matthew 9:18-26 official's daugher and woman with hemorrhage Matthew 9:27-31 Jesus heals two blind men Matthew 9:32-38 Jesus heals a mute person Matthew 10:1-7 Jesus calls twelve to be his apostles Matthew 10:7-15 the mission of the twelve Matthew 10:16-23 coming persecutions Matthew 10:24-33 courage under persecution Matthew 10:34-11:1 Jesus: a cause of division Matthew 11:2-15 the messengers from John the Baptist Matthew 11:16-19 parable of the pipers Matthew 11:20-24 lament for unrepentant cities Matthew 11:25-27 Jesus and his Father Matthew 11:28-30 rest for the weary Matthew 12:1-8 Jesus the Lord of the Sabbath Matthew 12:9-14 Jesus cures man with paralyzed hand Matthew 12:14-21 God's Chosen Servant Matthew 12:22-30 Jesus and Beelzebul Matthew 12:31-32 the unforgiveable sin Matthew 12:33-37 good and bad fruit New! Matthew 12:38-42 sign of Jonah Matthew 12:43-45 the return of the evil spirit Matthew 12:46-50 the true family of Jesus Matthew 13:1-9 parable of the sower and the seed Matthew 13:10-17 the purpose of the parables Matthew 13:18-23 explanation of the parable of the sower Matthew 13:24-30 parable of the weeds among the wheat Matthew 13:31-35 parable of the mustard seed and the leaven Matthew 13:35-43 Jesus explains the parable of the weeds Matthew 13:44-46 parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl Matthew 13:47-53 parable of the dragnet Matthew 13:54-58 Jesus is rejected at Nazareth Matthew 14:1-12 John the Baptist beheaded Matthew 14:13-21 first miracles of the loaves Matthew 14:22-36 Jesus walks on the water Matthew 15:1-20 the traditions of the Pharisees Matthew 15:21-28 a woman's faith Matthew 15:29-39 Jesus' second miracle of the loaves Matthew 16:1-4 interpreting signs from heaven New! Matthew 16:5-12 leaven of the Pharisees New! Matthew 16:13-23 Peter's declaration about Jesus Matthew 16:24-28 the cost of discipleship Matthew 17:1-9 Jesus transfigured Matthew 17:10-13 the coming of Elijah Matthew 17:14-21 Jesus heals a boy with a demon Matthew 17:22-27 Jesus predicts his passion, paying temple tax |
Matthew
18:1-14 avaiding scandal, parable of the lost sheep
Matthew 18:15-20 brotherly correction Matthew 18:21-35 parable of the unforgiving servant Matthew 19:1-12 Jesus' teaching on marriage and celibacy Matthew 19:13-15 Jesus blesses the children Matthew 19:16-22 the rich young man Matthew 19:23-30 the danger of riches Matthew 20:1-16 parable of the workers in the vineyard Matthew 20:17-28 ambition of James and John Matthew 20:29-34 Jesus heals two blind men Matthew 21:1-17 Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem Matthew 21:18-22 lesson of barren fig tree and faith Matthew 21:23-27 the authority of Jesus is questioned Matthew 21:28-32 parable of the two sons Matthew 21:33-46 parable of the tenants Matthew 22:1-14 parable of the wedding feast Matthew 22:15-22 question about paying taxes Matthew 22:23-33 the Sadducees and the resurrection Matthew 22:34-40 the greatest commandment of all Matthew 22:41-46 whose Son is the Christ? Matthew 23:1-12 Jesus' warning against Pharisaism Matthew 23:13-22 Jesus' woes upon the Pharisees Matthew 23:23-26 neglecting weightier matters of the law Matthew 23:27-36 white-washed tombs Matthew 23:37-39 Jesus' lament over Jerusalem New! Matthew 24:1-14 endurance in time of tribulation New! Matthew 24:15-35 the coming of the Son of Man New! Matthew 24:36-51 the need for watchfulness New! Matthew 25:1-13 parable of the ten bridesmaids Matthew 25:14-30 parable of the talents Matthew 25:31-46 final judgment: the sheep and the goats Matthew 26:1-14 Jesus anointed at Bethany Matthew 26:14-25 Judas agrees to betray Jesus Matthew 26:26-29 the Lord's Supper Matthew 26:30-35 Jesus predicts Peter's denial Matthew 26:36-46 the agony in the garden Matthew 26:47-56 Jesus arrested Matthew 26:57-68 Jesus before the Sanhedrin Matthew 26:69-75 Peter disowns Jesus Matthew 27:1-10 Judes hangs himself Matthew 27:11-31 Jesus before Pilate and his scourging Matthew 27:32-44 the crucifixion Matthew 27:45-56 the death of Jesus Matthew 27:57-66 the burial of Jesus Matthew 28:1-8 the women at the tomb Matthew 28:8-15 tale of the guards anc chief priests Matthew 28:16-20 the great commission |
