The Book of Matthew

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Matthew 1

Jesus Christ's genealogy and birth establish Him as the promised Messiah, the Son of God, and the fulfillment of...

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Matthew 2

The visit of the Magi and Herod's attempt to kill Jesus demonstrate the world's varied responses to the arr...

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Matthew 3

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus by preaching repentance and baptizing those who confess their sins, and J...

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Matthew 4

Jesus is tempted by the devil in the wilderness and overcomes using Scripture, then begins His public ministry by cal...

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Matthew 5

Jesus teaches about true righteousness, exceeding that of the scribes and Pharisees, through inner transformation and...

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Matthew 6

Jesus instructs His followers on authentic acts of righteousness—giving, praying, and fasting—warning against hypocri...

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Matthew 7

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with profound warnings against hypocritical judgment, promises of God's ...

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Matthew 8

Jesus demonstrates His absolute divine authority through a series of miraculous healings—cleansing a leper, healing a...

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Matthew 9

Jesus demonstrates his authority and compassion through healing, forgiveness, and calling people to follow him.

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Matthew 10

Jesus commissions his twelve disciples, gives them authority, and instructs them on how to preach the gospel, warning...

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Matthew 11

Jesus affirms John the Baptist's ministry and rebukes the unrepentant cities, while offering rest to those who c...

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Matthew 12

Jesus defends his disciples' actions on the Sabbath, demonstrating His authority over the Sabbath and healing on...

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Matthew 13

The kingdom of heaven is like various things: a sower sowing seed, a mustard seed that grows into a large tree, yeast...

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Matthew 14

This chapter recounts the beheading of John the Baptist, Jesus withdrawing to a deserted place, and the miraculous fe...

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Matthew 15

Jesus confronts hypocrisy concerning tradition, heals many, and demonstrates his power by feeding the four thousand.

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Matthew 16

Jesus' statement 'upon this rock I will build my church' is interpreted as referring to Christ Himself...

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Matthew 17

The Transfiguration reveals Jesus’ glory, Jesus heals a demon-possessed boy, and foretells his death and resurrection...

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Matthew 18

True greatness lies in humility and forgiveness, and the importance of caring for the vulnerable within the Christian...

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Matthew 19

The sanctity of marriage, the importance of welcoming children, and the challenge of wealth in relation to entering t...

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Matthew 20

Jesus teaches about true greatness through service and demonstrates His authority as He heads towards Jerusalem.

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Matthew 21

Jesus triumphantly enters Jerusalem on a donkey, cleanses the temple, curses the fig tree, and tells parables confron...

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Matthew 22

Jesus confronts religious leaders with parables and tests, revealing their hypocrisy and affirming the importance of ...

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Matthew 23

Jesus pronounces seven devastating woes against the scribes and Pharisees, condemning their hypocrisy, legalism, and ...

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Matthew 24

Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple, the signs of His coming, and calls for vigilance and preparedness.

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Matthew 25

Jesus uses parables to illustrate the importance of preparedness, faithfulness, and compassionate service in anticipa...

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Matthew 26

The climax of Jesus' earthly ministry approaches: the Last Supper is instituted, Jesus agonizes in Gethsemane, J...

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Matthew 27

Jesus is unjustly condemned, crucified, dies, and is buried, fulfilling prophecy.

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Matthew 28

Jesus is resurrected, appears to his disciples, and commissions them to make disciples of all nations.

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