0^MatthewAbraham to Christ—1997Conception of Jesus—5Jesus is born—4The ‘wise men’The Star!The flight to EgyptThe massacreThe return to NatsarethMinistry of John the Baptizer—26 ADA bunch of snakesBaptism of JesusJesus tested by SatanJesus chooses Capernaum as His base of operations—27 ADJesus calls four fishermenA tour of GalileeThe Sermon on the MountThe BeatitudesFor disciplesJesus interprets the LawAbout respecting others, especially ‘brothers’About sexual sinAbout swearingAbout retaliationHow to treat enemiesJesus warns against religious ostentationHow to prayHow to fastThe right attitude toward material supplyAbout worldview“You cannot serve God and money”The right attitude toward othersAnalyze your audienceBe persistent, yet considerateEternal destinyA tree is known by its fruitWe have to do the Father's willAll face adversity—foundation determines outcomeEditorial commentThe Messiah demonstrates His powerJesus heals a leperJesus heals at a distanceIt has often been assumed that this account is parallel to that in Luke 7:1-10, but I believe they were different occasions. For a detailed discussion, please see the Appendix: Did the centurion leave his house?Peter's mother-in-lawIt has often been assumed that Matthew's account here is parallel to those in Mark 1:29-31 and Luke 4:38-39, but close attention to the contexts has convinced me that Matthew's account took place some time after that in Mark and Luke. In that event, Jesus healed the woman twice, which means that just because God heals you one time, it does not mean that you will never get sick again.Jesus controls wind and waveJesus controls any number of demonsJesus forgives sinsMatthew calledFastingOld wineskinsJesus raises the deadJesus restores sight and speechThe harvest needs workersJesus commissions and orients the twelve disciples—28 ADOrientation with immediate effectOrientation with prophetic effectLike master, like slave“Do not be afraid”Jesus demands total commitmentThe Pharisees reject Jesus as MessiahJohn needs reassuringJesus commends John the BaptizerJesus denounces three cities“I praise You, Father”Jesus is Lord of the SabbathJesus heals on the SabbathA tactical withdrawalThe Pharisees blaspheme the Holy SpiritThe unforgivable sinJesus denounces the PhariseesThe sign of the prophet JonahAn empty ‘house’ is badNew relationshipsParables of the KingdomParable of the soilsThe reason for parablesParable of the soils explainedWheat and taresMustard seedYeast“Wheat and tares” explainedTreasure and pearlA seineA visit to NatsarethThe death of John the BaptizerFood for 15,000Peter walks on waterAt GenesaretJesus antagonizes the Pharisees—29 ADThat which defilesA crumb for a little dogFood for 4,000 menThe sign of the prophet Jonah“Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees”Jesus openly declares His death and ministers on that basisHow to save your lifeJesus meets with Moses and ElijahElijah and ‘Elijah’A tough kind of demonMoney from a fishHow to be ‘big’ in the KingdomAbout offensesGod loves childrenHandling a recalcitrant brotherAgreeing in prayerAbout forgivenessJesus ministers in Perea—29/30 ADJesus denies divorceJesus blesses childrenIt is difficult for a rich person to enter the KingdomIt pays to serve JesusThe desperate landownerJesus alerts the disciples, againSelfish ambition rebukedTwo blind menComparing this account with the parallels in Mark and Luke, there appear to be several discrepancies. For a detailed discussion, please see the Appendix: Entering or leaving Jericho?The last weekThe triumphal entry—Sunday, 03/31/30ADThe second cleansing of the templeMark and Luke have the correct sequence of events for that Sunday, Monday and Tuesday—Matthew rearranges the material for stylistic reasons (presumably). For the correct sequence of events, read Matthew 21:1-11, 18-19, 12-17, 20-22, 23-46. Chapters 22-26 are in sequence.“If you have faith”—Monday, 04/01/30 ADAbout John's baptism—Tuesday, 04/02/30 ADTwo parables against the PhariseesParable of the wedding feastJesus bests the HerodiansJesus bests the SadduceesJesus bests the PhariseesDavid's Son and LordJesus excoriates the scribes and PhariseesWe have only one Teacher and one FatherA series of ‘Woes’Snakes!Jesus laments over JerusalemThe Olivet Discourse“A beginning of birth pains”The increase of lawlessnessThe Great TribulationThe King's return to earthLearn from the fig treeThe RaptureParable of the ten virginsParable of the talentsJudgment in preparation for the MillenniumThe Sanhedrin conspires—04/03/30Someone anoints Jesus' headJudas offers to betray JesusThe last night—begins Thursday evening, 04/04/30, and ends the next morningThe traitor identifiedJesus institutes the Lord's SupperJesus predicts Peter's denialsFor a detailed discussion of Peter's denials, please see the Appendix: How many times did Jesus say that Peter would deny Him?Gethsemane—Jesus almost dies!Jesus is betrayedJesus tried by the CouncilPeter denies JesusCrucifixion Day—Friday, 04/05/30The end of Judas—parentheticalJesus before Pilate“We want Barabbas!”Soldiers make fun of JesusThe crucifixionJesus takes the ‘wages’ for our sinThe shout of victoryThe burialThe tomb is guardedResurrection Day—Sunday, 04/07/30The angel does his dutyJesus' second appearanceGuards are bribedThe Great Commission