Matthew

Jesus heals a man of leprosy. A Roman officer has great faith. There is a cost of following Jesus. He calms a storm. He delivers two men from demons.

Herod offers his opinion of Jesus, and puts John the Baptist to death. Jesus feeds more than 5,000 people, walks on water, and heals sick people in Gennesaret.

Jesus has risen from the grave and is alive. The religious leaders conspire against this truth. Jesus commands us to go make disciples of all nations.

The Gospel According to Matthew tells how Jesus the Messiah sends his disciples to preach his Gospel to the whole world.

Jesus triumphantly arrives in Jerusalem. He clears the temple and curses a fig tree. His authority is challenged. So he tells parables.

Jesus tells a parable of laborers in a vineyard. He predicts his own death and resurrection. He came not to be served, but to serve others.

Jesus answers a question about divorce. He strongly recommends singleness. A rich young man asks how to get eternal life.

The people demand a miracle. Jesus says to avoid hypocrisy. Who do they say he is? He details the cost of discipleship.

John the Baptist sends messengers. Jesus praises John the Baptist. He denounces cities that did not repent. He thanks God the Father. He offers us rest.

Jesus sends the Twelve on a short-term mission. He instructs them. He says they will face persecution. Don’t be intimidated. Great rewards are in store.