April, 2008
Matthew 4:11-16
d of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,<br /><span class="indent"></span>the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<br /> <span class="verse-num" id="v40004016-1">16 </span>the people dwelling in darkness<br /><span class="indent"></span>have seen a great light,<br />and for those dwelling in…
April 30, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 4:1-11
Matthew 4:1-11
Since the Father has proclaimed Jesus as “His beloved Son,” Satan immediately challenges that claim. “If you are the Son of God” is his repeated preface. This is not the only time that Jesus will be tempted. He was…
April 29, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 3:13-17
Matthew 3:13-17
The baptism of Jesus signals the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. The question is, “Why was Jesus baptized?” Mark’s account tells us that John’s baptism was “a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” Obviously, Jesus did not have…
April 28, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 3:11-12
Matthew 3:11-12
The text before us is certainly controversial and has been open to a variety of viewpoints. The common mistake is considering verses 11-12 independently of the context. There are a couple of things we must remember. First, John the…
April 25, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 3:5-10
I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. <span class="verse-num" id="v40003010-1">10 </span>Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut…
April 24, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 3:1-4
Matthew 3:1-4
Each of the Gospel accounts follow the same pattern of first telling us about John the Baptist prior to showing us the work of Jesus. As in the case of any great person, especially a king, Jesus does not…
April 23, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 3:1
Matthew 3:1
Chapter three is an obvious transition point in the book. Matthew has gone from Jesus being a young child to the days of John the Baptist just prior to Jesus’ baptism. Almost 30 years has transpired. For the most…
April 22, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 2:19-23
Matthew 2:19-23
The fourth reference to prophecy in chapter two is unusual because there is no direct quote. Instead, Matthew says that Jesus dwelt in Nazareth “that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets….” Matthew does not refer…
April 21, 2008|A Moment with the Bible