His instructions are often referred to as jesus missionary discourse, the second of his 5 speeches in. The manner in which god shall deal with the righteous and the wicked in the judgment of the great day, 3146. Matthew 25 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Our lord still has in view the prophecy of daniel da 12. The hopefulness of the father and son chapter 22 digression 20.
Compare the matthew beatitudes to jesus beatitudes in luke. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war. Matthew frequently refers to jesus as the son of david. The necessity of being constantly prepared to appear before god, matthew 25. This chapter continues and concludes our saviours discourse, which began in the. Nov 06, 2011 nestled in what is sometimes called jesus eschatological discourse matthew 24. The parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise, and five foolish, 112. Again this commentary on matthew gospel is a thorough and scholarly, but written in a readable style. Gospel of matthew 9 commentary new testament matthew. In verses 3251 of chapter 24, jesus speaks of what his disciples can. When the son of man shall come this must be understood of christs coming at the last day, to judge mankind. Matthew seems to make a special point in noting that the master gave to each according to his abilityhe already knew which slaves would be most industrious, but expected all to show some industry.
The end of a lesson will have a portion called summary and application. Fr michael mullins lectures in scripture in st patricks college, maynooth. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to egypt until god gives them the green light to return home. The people of saint james and the gospel of matthew march 25, 2020 step 1.
The sermon on the mount and the sermon on the plain. Following the parable of the ten virgins matthew 25. Read matthew chapter 10 read or listen or watch or see step 2. Otherwise you have no reward from your father in heaven. The parable of the wise man who built his house upon a rock, 24, 25. He has already produced commentaries on the gospels of john and mark. This chapter continues and concludes our saviours discourse, which began in the foregoing chapter, concerning his second coming and the end of the world.
This continuity of thought makes the parable of the talents verses 1430 a fitting complement to the preceding parable. Verse 14 has the word like so we know it is not meant to be taken literally. Chapter 25 this chapter continues and concludes our saviours discourse, which began in the foregoing chapter, concerning his second coming and the end of the world. Since the time of jesus coming is unknown, we must watch and be ready 24. Thenat the time referred to at the close of the preceding chapter, the time of the lords second coming to reward his faithful servants and take vengeance on the faithless. Of the foolish man who built his house, without a foundation, on the sand, 26,27. The most notable source for the gospel of matthew is the gospel of mark, which was also used in the writing of the gospel. She was promised in marriage to a man called joseph. The gospel according to matthew chapter 25 has subdivisions of the parable of the ten virgins, the parable of the talents, and judgment on the nations. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. These three parables examine the procedure and preparation required to enter heaven according to american theologian jason hood, writing in the journal of biblical. Apr 06, 2016 the gospel according to matthew chapter 24 has subdivisions of destruction of the temple predicted, the abomination of desolation, great tribulation, the coming of the son of man, the parable of. Christ concludes his sermon, and the people are astonished at his doctrine, 28,29. The parable teaches all wouldbe followers of jesus the importance of vigilance in an.
Then joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. Yet significantly, the gospel of matthew also triumphantly ends with jesus commanding his followers to make disciples of all the nations matthew. We usually think of the word annunciation, in connection with the announcement to mary that she will bear a child luke 1. The gospel according to matthew chapter 25 youtube. Christ gave them power to heal all manner of sickness. In chapter 23, jesus denounces the scribes and pharisees and laments over jerusalem. The context chapters 2325 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech or teaching in this gospel. The necessity of being constantly prepared to appear before god. Matthew 25 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Matthew 25, the twentyfifth chapter of the gospel of matthew, consists of three parables of jesus. Matthew 25 commentary the bible study new testament.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of matthewchapter 25. An entire lesson would represent something taught in a sunday school or group bible study. In matthew s gospel, the teaching of jesus is finished here. David guzik commentary on matthew 25, in which jesus teaches in different parables and the judgment of the nations before the throne of god. Merciful and loving father, grief and sorrow bring us back to you, lord, like little children who seek the loving arms of a beloved parent. Read and study matthew 25 with the versebyverse bible commentary. The circumstances of the parable of the ten virgins were taken from the marriage customs among the jews, and explain the great day of christs coming. View matthew 25 in the note window this chapter contains the last public discourse which our lord uttered before he was offered up. The manner in which god shall deal with the righteous and the wicked in the judgment of the great day, vv. Matthew was written after the fall of jerusalem, which occurred in a. This and the following parable are in matthew alone.
Matthew 5 commentary william barclays daily study bible. He had before frequently declared what would be the portion of all the workers of iniquity. Jesus began his public ministry in this gospel with a lengthy discourse that we call the sermon on the mount chapters 57, and he closes. Judah begat phares and zara, whose mother was thamar. Gospel of matthew summary the life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star.
Jesus pointed to the appropriate nature of that moment to honor him in an extravagant way. In american evangelical frank gaebeleins commentary on this passage, he believes that this parable presents a test to eliminate hypocrisy. My original thinking for chapter 25 of the gospel of matthew was that the overall theme hidden in the parables and stories was that it was about eternal life and inheriting the kingdom of god. Matthew overview william barclays daily study bible. Apr 07, 2016 taken from the expositors study bible. In fact, his recent words about the judgment of the nations had just radically encouraged kindness to those in need matthew 25. Our gospel lesson is the middle portion of a two chapter apocalyptic section that begins with jesus prediction that the temple will be thrown down 24. Henry alford 18101871 the new testament for english readers matthew commentary. The heading of the first book of the new testament is in most manuscripts gospel according to matthew. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 25 and more. Thenat the time referred to at the close of the preceding chapter, the time of the lords. In the roman empire slaves could earn wages and bonuses and acquire property as in apul. He undertakes to make out, that the son of man, the mediator, has power on earth to forgive sins.
In matthews gospel, those tasks include bearing witness to gods kingdom by welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry, visiting the sick and imprisoned 25. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. No special meaning in the number 10, or the fact that they are girls. Living in the town of nazareth was a young woman called mary. Those who did right by the least of the brothers were greatly rewarded, but those who showed no compassion for those in need are condemned to eternal fire.
The parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise, and five foolish, matthew 25. By way of conclusion, then, we may say that in the first part of matthew 24 and 25 24. Christogenea on talkshoe, may 6 th 2011, matthew chapter 4, program notes. View matthew 25 in the note window he parable of the ten virgins.
Commentaries for matthew chapter 25 awaiting the bridegroom. The sermon on the mount continued gods plan for a transformed heart and life previous matthew lessons list next. My thinking, although still very similar to before, is that chapter 25 in the gospel of matthew has to do the day of judgment by god. The second temptation of jesus satans leap of faith. The same great truth, that there is no such thing as negative goodness, is in this chapter shown three times. Matthew 25 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Notes for matthew chapter 25 page 3 of 7 verses 1418 cont.
However, in matthew s gospel, it is joseph to whom the angel appears. Matthew 25, the twentyfifth chapter of the gospel of matthew, consists of three parables of. No one knows the son except the father, and no one knows the father. At that time jesus answered, and said the time referred to is, when the disciples returned to him, and gave him an account of the success of their ministry, luke 10. Matthew 25 commentary the industrious and the lazy managers. This chapter in matthew is the beginning of what is known as the judgment discourse in which jesus gives a speech that stretches through matthew 25. Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Gospel of matthew 1 commentary new testament matthew. During this chapter, jesus is believed to be in the temple, where he has been since matthew 21. Matthew chapter 1 kjv king james version hello onnye.
The setting is the temple, and the time is early holy weekbetween palm sunday and holy thursday. There is only one good news of the great work that god had accomplished by his son, the lord jesus christ, but in his wisdom it needed four different men to make this news of salvation known to the world in written form. The slaughter of the infants and innocent suffering matthew 2. Matthew chapter 24 matthew henry complete commentary on. In chapter 10 jesus sends his disciples out on a mission. The context chapters 2325 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech in this gospel. The sermon on the mount matthew s is a teaching gospel.
He begins jesus ministry with the sermon on the mount chapters 57, the first of five major teaching sections see also. The circumstances of the parable of the ten virgins were taken from the marriage customs among the jews, and explain the great day of. Lukes gospel records a different beatitude teaching. Chapters 2325 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech in this gospel. Matthew uses the more jewish phrase kingdom of heaven instead of kingdom of god. Matthew 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The living word of god chapter 23 chapter 24 digression 22. How he asserts his authority in the kingdom of grace. Read his fascinating brief biography henry alford and phil johnsons related commentsp. Oct 06, 2015 a verse by verse commentary on matthew chapter 25 dealing with the parable of the ten virgins, the parable of the talents, and the great judgment of the sheep and the goats. Matthew 25 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This was his farewell sermon of caution, as that, jn.
In the still plainer parable of the servants, who had received the talents. When as his mother mary was espoused to joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the holy ghost. In the grace of the gospel there is a slave for every sore, a remedy for. This parable, as a continuation of the teaching of the last chapter, sets forth the. The central idea of this chapter is the wise use of this life in order to be prepared for the coming of the lord. The great commandment is a great framework matthew 22. The foolish took their lamps, but did not take oil with them. There are three major theories that bible scholars have developed to account for the differences. In his story of the baptism of jesus he shows us jesus realizing that the hour has struck, that the call to action has come, and that jesus must go. Now it came to pass, when jesus had finished all these sayings, that he said to his disciples, you know that after two days is the passover, and the son of man will be delivered up to be crucified. Flash cards to memorize the book of matthew for the new international version niv of the bible. The word talent refers to a measure of weight, like a pound or a ton.
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