Bible Matters 222: Gospel According to Matthew

The great commission for the original twelve apostles, that walked with Jesus, was to teach the Gospel to the house of Israel. 

Matthew 10:2-6 – Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

The chief priests and elders of the Jewish religion took counsel against Jesus and persuaded the Jewish people to crucify Jesus.  Jesus recognized his place as of the world.  After his resurrection, the disciples were told to go into the world, teaching all nations his Gospel.   Matthew’s teaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and instructions on serving Jesus as the living God are summarized in the last sentence(s) of each chapter.  Only God could be born of a virgin.  God’s message does not need narration.

Matthew 1:25 – And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

Matthew 2:23 – And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.

Matthew 3:17 – And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Matthew 4:25 – And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.

Matthew 5:48 – Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Matthew 6:33-34 – But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

 Matthew 7:29 – For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

Matthew 8:34 – And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.

Matthew 9:38 – Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

Matthew 10:42 – And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

Matthew 11:30 – For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Matthew 12:50  – For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Matthew 13:58 – And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Matthew 14:36  – And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

Matthew 15:39 – And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.

Matthew 16:28 – Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

Matthew 17:8,27  – And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

Matthew 18:35 – So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

Matthew 19:30 – But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

Matthew 20:34 – So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him

Matthew 21:46 – But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

Matthew 22:46 – And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

Matthew 23:39 – For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Matthew 24:50-51 – The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 25:46 – And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Matthew 26:75 – And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

Matthew 27:66 – So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

Matthew 28:18-20 – And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.  Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Today, Jesus is asking you to believe in him.  Seek his kingdom and his righteousness.  Pray continually for his direction in your life.  His burden is light and does not require works of religion.  All he asks is for you to do the will of God the Father.  When you believe in him, you will feel his blessings.  Pray today that your eyes be opened and you touch his garment (read God’s word) and be healed.  Jesus is God!  Be prepared for his coming.  Start today.  Give to God the things that are God’s and to earthly governments the things that are theirs (taxes).  Live in peace and forgive and have charity continually.  The righteous shall inherit life eternal.  Not by sealing God’s word and setting a watch, but by living God’s word from your heart, sharing his love, word and blessings in all you do!  Jesus will be with you always, until the end.  

To God be the glory in all you do. Amen..