Tag: Matthew

Matthew 26 By the time His followers came to anoint His body Christ had risen from the tomb. the only “burial” anointing He received was this which happened before His death. The way Matthew records it, it sounds like this is the reason that Judas chose to betray Christ. I notice that Matthew is kind…

Matthew 25 The parable of the talents could be seen to suggest that those who have been entrusted with less are bound (or at least likely) to be less faithful in using their talents for the Lord. We should remember that sometimes for those who appear to have fewer talents entrusted to them it is…

Matthew 24 I can understand how some people might be disturbed by all the things that Christ says must come to pass here but I can also feel peace and comfort from the knowledge that the Lord I’d mindful of all these things. It is after the unspecified calamities that will require people to flee…

Matthew 23 Christ tells His followers to do as the scribes and Pharisees tell them but not to follow their example. I guess that just goes to show how much easier it is to say the right things than to do them. His command that they call no man “father” on the earth is a…

Matthew 22 The interesting thing about some of these parables is that they are so patently ridiculous and yet they are so accurate to how some treat God simply because He is not residing on earth. What purple would refuse to enjoy the wedding feast of a king for his son let alone maker light…

Matthew 21 In a theological discussion among Jews the question of authority would be an invitation to cite a reference to back up a position. That might be what the Scribes and Pharisees wanted.

Matthew 19 – 20 I now know where those who believe in the virtue of lifelong celibacy might actually base their belief. When I read the parable of the labourers note I immediately think of the task Elder Holland gave about it. I think of how the last labourers might have felt to have work…

Matthew 18 While we’re instructed to cut off a hand out a fit or to put out an eye rather than maintaining something that engages in sun it should be noted that this applies to parts of ourselves. The bar for cutting off association with a person, especially the church officially cutting someone off, is…

Matthew 17 Was the “Elias” on the mint if transfiguration John the Baptist or someone else? Jesus spoke of John being Elias immediately after that but why did Peter, James, and John not recognize Elias as being John the Baptist?

Matthew 16 It is interesting that the people associated Christ with any of a number of past prophets. Apparently they were culturally attuned to having someone take the mantle of someone before them. Was Peter called to lead the church after the crucification because he was the one willing to say openly and with conviction…