The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding. It is assumed that the jews of jesus day had an early evening and a late evening. The story of jesus walking on the water follows the story of the feeding of the five thousand. His paradoxical action against the known laws of gravity and of the properties of liquid water did not change, suspend, or cancel these universal laws themselves.
Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of god in accordance with the truth. Back at the end of chapter, matthew tells us that jesus was totally rejected by the people of nazareth. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Matthew 14, new international version niv the bible app. It appears to me that matthew wishes us to see the similarity with verses 2931 of chapter 15. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Jesus power leads the disciples to acknowledge his identity 14. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on matthew 14. The first died after he had married, and having no offspring, left his wife to his brother. Matthew chapter 14 explained discover the 66 books of.
Read matthew 14 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study matthew 22 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. And immediately jesus constrained his disciples they must have been constrained. At the very least, thismy second sermon everhas two features that mark its preacher as a firstyear seminarian. What was the celebrated occasion when herodias daughter danced. In preparation for the major confrontation that was coming, jesus tells the parable of the marriage supper. Listed on the text this week, contemporary commentary, studies, and exegesis for the gospel reading. He climbs alone to a mountain for his rendezvous with the father. Verses 2233 we have here the story of another miracle which christ wrought for the relief of his friends and followers. An easyenglish drama unit accessible easy english on matthew 14. And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. Now viewing scripture range from the book of matthew chapter 14. Peters attempt to walk on the water is successful so long as he exercises faith on christ. And said to his servants, this is john the baptist.
But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to egypt until god gives them the green light to return home. It is good, upon special occasions, and when we find our hearts enlarged, to continue long in secret prayer, and in pouring out our hearts before the lord. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. This lesson includes a pair of parables 110 and 1114. He that keepeth israel neither slumbers nor sleeps, but, when there is occasion, walks in darkness for their succour. Study hints for thinking further, a study guide for teachers and students discusses the questions below to help with class preparation and in. At that time herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of jesus. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. After the death of herod the great, palestine had been divided among his sons. Matthew 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. We read about it in matthew, in mark, and also in john. Matthew 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Of his power, that he went unto them, walking on the sea. T he story about jesus and peter walking on the water is a vivid lesson about the role of faith in being a disciple of christ.
It was our lords ministry to the masses which set the stage for the sermon on the mount, the feeding of the 5,000, and now, the feeding of the 4,000. They try to find the resources within themselves to resolve the problembut without success. Knowing that god is searching for them, they attempt to hide. Professor of new testament, luther seminary, saint paul, mn. Elsewhere, matthew refers to herod as king verse 9, because that was the title by which he was known among the galileans. John the baptist had said concerning christ, he must increase, but i must decrease. In the first story, there is a great storm, waves swamp the boat, and the disciples fear for their lives while jesus sleeps. It was in the morningwatch that the lord appeared for israel in the red sea ex. This very unusual incident is spoken of in three gospels.
International bible lesson, which teachers can read to their students as part of their class, is also available on the. Matthew 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Get your church setup with online giving, sermon streaming, and more in under 24 hours. And jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said. While similar to the parable in luke 14, this one differs in its occasion and details. At that time herod the tetrarch heard the report about jesus and said to his servants, this is john the baptist. That ship which is the church is where we want to be, and it can provide the way for us to get to other places, so that disciples of the son of god can be moving throughout the land. The problem, as it is usually put, is that he takes his eye off jesus, and his faith falters, but jesus is there to save him. Now in this they testify their great veneration for him, when, contrary to their own opinions, they yield to his command and obey it. In matthew 14, he sends the disciples ahead by themselves. Twice the writer states that jesus is by himself verse 23. Matthew henry, complete commentary on the whole bible. Matthew 22 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary.
Matthew 22 jesus answers and asks difficult questions a. Matthew presents this chapter as one day in the life of jesus cf. After spending time alone in prayer, jesus has stepped out onto the back of a chaotic and dangerous spirit to go and be with his friends. The life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. Matthew chapter 22 explained discover the 66 books of.
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