Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew. Matthew 12 at that time jesus went through the grainfields. Jesus the servant is an example to us as servants, but he is so much more than that. You can read a short summary of the book here and learn about the unpardonable sin. The saturdaysunday resurrection issue has been a focal point of debate in many circles because of the impact that it could have on the correct day of worship. God has seeded his church with vessels for honorthe wheatwhile satan has sprinkled in his own vessels for dishonorthe tares see ii timothy 2. Matt reads green eggs and ham green eggs and ham is a childrens book by dr.
The terms kingdom of god and kingdom of heaven are used interchangeably throughout the book of matthew to mean the same thing cf. How does one blaspheme against the holy spirit and what does it. He is the servant, and everyone should behold, as the lord says, my servant. Instead, the physical properties of these two different plants reveal a depth to the parables symbolism that emphasizes how. But when the pharisees saw it, they said unto him, behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day. He that is not with me, is against me these words chiefly refer to satan, and are a further proof, that christ did not cast out devils by him. Peter, in his acts 3 sermon, gives our savior the title his servant jesus acts 3. Deuteronomy chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. The religious authorities were unhappy about jesus before the triumphal entry on palm sunday 21. Matthew 12 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Book i fragment book ii fragment book x book xi book xii book xiii book xiv.
Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the sabbath. It tells how israels messiah, rejected and executed in israel, pronounces judgement on israel and its leaders and becomes the salvation of the gentiles. Matthew collected taxes, but he became one of jesus 12 special friends matthew 9. Matthew 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet jonah. Henry alford 18101871 the new testament for english readers matthew commentary. It is very well written and includes an abundance of connections between matthew and the rest of the bible, such as the life of jesus as a retelling of the story of israel itself. Karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner,for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for epiphany 6. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three synoptic gospels. In acts 4, the praying people of god spoke of your holy servant jesus acts 4.
Our lord still has in view the prophecy of daniel da 12. The number 42 corresponds to the desert wanderings, since the total time in the desert is 42 years if you include the sojourn at kadesh barnea, and the people stop at 42 places listed in num 33. He withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place by himself this account of jesus feeding the five thousand is also recorded in. Study matthew 12 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Matthew 12 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The occasion of this section was manifestly the same with that of the preceding. Matthew 25 then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten. Now someone greater than jonah is herebut you refuse to repent. Jesus yoke is easy and light and brings rest, but not so the elaborate ceremonial and legal rules of the pharisees. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. Matthew 12 commentary which of us is for the devil. Did the day of jesus resurrection cause a change in the day of worship. Matthew 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
Matthew 25 seven woes to the scribes and pharisees 23 then jesus t said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 u the scribes and the pharisees v sit on moses seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, w but not the works they do. Matthew and work bible commentary theology of work. The gospel reflects the struggles and conflicts between the evangelists community and the other jews, particularly with its sharp. It is titled, why you have not committed the unforgivable sin. Matthew 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The period during which he was to lie in the grave is here expressed in round numbers, according to the jewish way of speaking, which was to regard any part of a day, however small, included within a period of days, as a full day. When jesus heals a man with withered hand, they conspired against him, how to destroy him 12. So are all testable indifferents, out of gods book of remembrance, malachi 3. Matthew 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. David guzik commentary on matthew 12 describes the rejection jesus.
I recently wrote a book about the unforgivable sin, which you can get on amazon. Matthew did not write the first book about jesus life. Jesus does not use the imagery of wheat and tares haphazardly to relate this important lesson. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Matthew 12, new living translation nlt the bible app. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. For he that does not gather souls to god, scatters them from him. Heinrich meyers critical and exegetical commentary on the new testament. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner,for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 7. The prudence, humility, and selfdenial of our lord jesus in working his miracles. Now that which our lord jesus here lays down is, that the works of necessity and mercy are lawful on the sabbath day, which the jews in many instances were taught to make a scruple of.
Commentary on the gospel according to matthew author. The context the religious authorities were unhappy about jesus before the triumphal entry on palm sunday 21. The greek word talanton was first used for a unit of weight probably about 3040 kg. The final binding of satan awaits his future defeat compare.
Satan is not on the side of christ, but an adversary to him. The christian church put matthews book first because matthew often refers to the old testament. Exalting jesus in psalms, volume 2, psalms 51100 is part of the christcentered exposition commentary series. Matthew 12, new international version niv the bible app. He that is not with me is against me in vain do men seek for methods to reconcile god and mammon. Matthew 12 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. In scattereth abroad the thought almost leaves the simile of the, and regards the persons signified. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Christs clearing of the law of the fourth commandment concerning the sabbathday, and vindicating it from some superstitious notions advanced by the jewish teachers. Matthew 12 new international version niv jesus is lord of the sabbath. Ibtx q1 2020 earnings conference call april 28, 2020 08. But to begin here is to begin with an assumption at best, and a conclusion at worst. Verses now this is the commandment, the statutes, and the ordinances, which jehovah your god commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it. Akin, and tony merida, this commentary series, to include 47 volumes when complete, takes a christcentered approach to expositing each book of the bible.
Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The greek word talanton was first used for a unit of weight probably about 30 40 kg. Moreover, true adherence to the law of moses should be motivated by compassion and mercy matt. To this he adds a fulfillment citation from the first servant song is 42. Matthew 12 niv jesus is lord of the sabbath bible gateway. Pharisees criticize jesus for allowing his disciples to pluck grain on the sabbath 12. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. Gospel of matthew commentary patristic bible commentary. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. What is the meaning of the word repent or repentance in the bible. Exalting jesus in psalms 51100 christcentered exposition. John gills exposition of the bible he preached in the same church as c. Jesus is speaking neither of the jewish exorcists bengel, schleiermacher, neander, nor of the uncertain, fickle multitude elwert in the stud.
Matthew 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Read his fascinating brief biography henry alford and phil johnsons related commentsp. Outline of the book of matthew floral heights church of. As of 2016, the book has sold 8 million copies worldwide. Matthew brazos theological commentary on the bible. Gods love of mercy allowing hungry people to pick grain to eat is higher than gods desire for sacrifice following sabbath regulations, as had already been revealed in micah 6. And there are none upon earth, who neither promote nor obstruct his kingdom. The latter part of the dilemma contained in matthew 12. At that time jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn. Jesus described himself as a servant in matthew 20. Independent bank group, incs ibtx ceo david brooks on. If you want a commentary on the book written by matthewi would look elsewhere. Satan blinds the eyes by unbelief, and seals up the lips from prayer. Every one must be either with christ or against him.
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