Bible Study

Matt 13:24-30, 37-40 The Best Tares in Town "I grow the best tares in town." That is not a boast that anyone who knows the Bible would want to make; yet, it is possible that many churches could. It is even possible that our church can. This passage is often referred to as the Parable … Continue reading “Matthew 13:24-30, 37-40 – The Best Tares in Town – Bible study”

Matthew 13:53-58 You Must Believe to Receive By Matthew 13, we suppose that Jesus is well into His ministry. By that time, He would have traveled from Galilee to Jerusalem and many regions round about. He would be well known for His miracles and teaching in all of that area. But \#54\ says that Jesus … Continue reading “Matthew 13:53-58 – You Must Believe to Receive – Bible study”

Matthew 14:13-17 Give Ye Them To Eat This is the story of Jesus feeding the 5000. It is also recorded in Mark, Luke, and John. While we know that there are no discrepancies in the Scripture, we also know that the writers of the gospel did not always see fit to include the same details … Continue reading “Matthew 14:13-17 – Give Ye Them To Eat – Bible study”

Matthew 14:13-21 You Do It This is the story of Jesus feeding the 5000. It is also recorded in Mark, Luke, and John. In 3 of the 4 gospel accounts, a command from Jesus is clearly recorded. Matt 14:16 But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat. Mark 6:37 … Continue reading “Matthew 14:13-17 – You Do It – Bible study”

Matt 14:22-34 The Fourth Choice This event is recorded in three of the gospels: Matthew, Mark, and John. Since it is recorded in three gospels, it is not unreasonable to refer to it more than an event that is recorded in only one gospel. But one of the reasons that I like this event so … Continue reading “Matthew 14:22-34 – The Fourth Choice – Bible study”

Matthew 14:28-33 Holding the Hand of Jesus This story is a smaller part of the larger story. The larger story deals with Jesus and all 12 disciples. It is a story of their dependency and their faith. They were in the school of instruction, learning in the classroom of life. The smaller story is about … Continue reading “Matthew 14:28-33 – Holding the Hand of Jesus – Bible study”

Matthew 14:28-33 Caught! This story is a smaller part of the larger story. The larger story is about Jesus walking on the water, calming a storm, and instantly moving the ship back to the shore \#John 6:21\. The smaller story is about Peter walking on the water. Both stories teach us about Gods power and … Continue reading “Matthew 14:28-33 – Caught! – Bible study”

Matt 15:21-28 She Wouldnt Leave This is a unique account in the life of Christ. 1. Jesus is outside of Israel. a. \#15:21\ tells us Jesus is in Tyre and Sidon. b. This is the farthest He will travel from Israel. 2. Jesus is harder with this foreign woman than with any other person except … Continue reading “Matthew 15:21-28 – She Wouldn’t Leave – Bible study”

Matthew 15:21-28 She and We This event occurred, as far as we know, the only time Jesus ever left the nation of Israel. \#21\ tells us that for some reason, Jesus traveled north to the trade cities of Tyre and Sidon. They were about 100 miles north of Jerusalem, outside of Israels borders, and were … Continue reading “Matthew 15:21-28 – She and We – Bible study”

Matthew 16:13-18 Dont Throw Away the Church There are many things that are disposable today, i.e. razors, diapers, plates, cups, gloves, liter boxes, mouse traps, wipes, and on the list goes. We have become such a "cast-away" civilization that some throw away things that are disposable without realizing it, i.e. mates, children. People are also … Continue reading “Matthew 16:13-18 – Don’t Throw Away the Church – Bible study”