Matthew has just quoted Jesus as claiming to have authority from God. Now he turns our attention to how Jesus acts with God’s authority, by performing miracles only God can perform. These miracles confront us with a choice to believe Jesus is who he says he is.
Discover what Jesus teaches in Matthew 7:12-29 about the Golden Rule, false prophets, the narrow gate, and building your life on the rock. Learn how to recognize true faith and avoid the road to destruction.
Discover what Jesus really means in Matthew 7:7-11. Learn the 4 truths that unlock “ask and you shall receive,” why God’s good gifts look different than yours, and how saving faith transforms prayer.
Discover why the traditional interpretation of Matthew 7:6 (“pearls before swine”) may miss Jesus’ point. This minority view better fits the Sermon on the Mount’s context and challenges us to treasure God’s gifts. Includes Old Testament background from Exodus 22.
Discover what Jesus really meant by “judge not” in Matthew 7:1-5. Learn why the log and speck parable challenges self-righteousness and reveals the path to God’s mercy. Biblical teaching from the Sermon on the Mount.
Discover what Jesus really meant in Matthew 6:25-34 about worry, anxiety, and trust. Learn the biblical difference between concern and worry, and how to seek God’s kingdom while meeting your physical needs. Includes practical application from the Sermon on the Mount.
Discover what Jesus really meant by “treasures in heaven” in Matthew 6:19-24. Learn why you can’t serve two masters, how to store up lasting treasure, and the test that reveals if your eye is spiritually healthy or blind.
“Discover what Jesus really meant by ‘lead us not into temptation’ in Matthew 6:13. Understand testing vs. tempting and why this prayer matters today.
Discover what Jesus really meant when He taught us to pray “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” Learn why forgiving others is essential to saving faith and how the parable of the unforgiving servant challenges your heart.
In Matthew 6:11 we don’t know with certainty what the word translated “daily” means. This leads to much debate and two good interpretations: one literal and one metaphorical. Both understandings have merit. Both use good methodology. Both teach something that is taught elsewhere in Scripture, and in that sense, both of them are true. In this life, we may never be certain which one Jesus meant, but we can affirm the truths both of them teach.
Discover what Jesus really meant in the Lord’s Prayer. Learn why “Thy Kingdom Come” is the only request that matters and how to stop praying like the Pharisees and pagans. Matthew 6:7-10 explained.
Discover what Jesus really meant in Matthew 6:1-6 about giving, praying, and fasting. Learn the difference between seeking God’s reward and settling for human approval and why it matters for eternity.