Matthew 10:1–15: Sending Out the Twelve
In order to reach the lost sheep of the house of Israel, Jesus sends out his disciples to minister in his name. Jesus sends ministers to administer the authority of his kingdom (Exposition of Matthew 10:1–15)
Matthew 9:35–38: Plentiful Harvest, Few Workers
In the second major section of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to join him in his work. Jesus shepherds his sheep through undershepherds. (Exposition of Matthew 9:35–38)
Matthew 9:27–34: The Merciful Son of David
As concludes a cycle of healing miracles, will people respond to Jesus’ authority and compassion with trust? Jesus is the merciful Son of David. (Exposition of Matthew 9:27–34)
Matthew 9:18–26: Salvation for Desperate People
In many ways, Jesus has demonstrated his authority over uncleanness, sickness, storms, and even sin. Now, Jesus demonstrates his compassion: Jesus came to save desperate people. (Exposition of Matthew 9:18–26)
Matthew 9:14–17: New Wine in Fresh Wineskins
When Jesus tells us that we cannot put new wine in old wineskins, he sweeps away the old religious formalism. Jesus has authority to command worship in spirit and truth. (Exposition of Matthew 9:14–17)
Matthew 9:1–13: The Authority to Forgive Sinners
So far, Matthew has portrayed the authority of Jesus in human matters. In Matthew 9, we see that Jesus possesses authority even over matters that belong to God. Namely, Jesus has the authority to forgive sinners. (Exposition of Matthew 9:1–13)
Matthew 8:18–34: Objections to Jesus’ Authority
Jesus’ cost is high, his call is dangerous, and his command is powerful. Nevertheless, the authority of Jesus withstands all objections. (Exposition of Matthew 8:18–34)
Matthew 8:1–17: The Authority to Cleanse our Sin
After the crowds began to recognize Jesus’ authority as a teacher (Matt. 7:29), Jesus demonstrated his authority as a healer. Ultimately, Jesus has authority to cleanse us from sin. (Exposition of Matthew 8:1–17)
Matthew 7:24–29: Building on the Rock
As Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount, his absolute faithfulness and authority comes to the forefront. Jesus is faithful under and over God’s house. (Exposition of Matthew 7:24–29)
Matthew 7:21–23: Knowing the Lord
Jesus, the Lord and Judge of all the earth, imparts to us a solemn warning: neither words nor works can atone for your lawlessness. (Exposition of Matthew 7:21–23)
Matthew 7:15–20: Known by their Fruits
Jesus warns us to beware of false prophets who would lead us through the wide gate and down the easy way. Your leaders’ roots will determine your fruits. (Exposition of Matthew 7:15–20)
Matthew 7:12–14: The Narrow Gate and the Hard Way
As Jesus closes out the ethical section of the Sermon the Mount and transitions into application and exhortation, he lays down a narrow and hard teaching: Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. (Exposition of Matthew 7:12–14)