Matthew 22:41–46: David’s Greater Son
After the religious leaders fail to embarrass Jesus with their questions, Jesus asks his own question to prove that he is David’s greater Son. (Exposition of Matthew 22:41–46)
Matthew 22:34–40: The Great Commandment
As the Pharisees try to trap Jesus into ranking the various degrees of importance for commandments, Jesus reunifies the commandments under a single theme: love is the fulfilling of the law. (Exposition of Matthew 22:34–40)
Matthew 22:23–33: The God of the Living
When the Sadducees try to discredit the resurrection with a surface-level reading of Scripture, Jesus shows the deeper promises of the gospel: Christ is our resurrection hope in life and in death. (Exposition of Matthew 22:23–33)
Matthew 22:15–22: The Loyalties of a Pilgrim People
By telling us to return to Caesar what is Caesar’s, Jesus instructs us to conduct ourselves honorably as God’s pilgrim people in a foreign land. (Exposition of Matthew 22:15–22)
Matthew 22:1–14: Many Called; Few Chosen
In the parable of the wedding feast, Jesus shows us the lavish love of God and the foolish pride of unbelief. Come to the wedding feast! (Exposition of Matthew 22:1–14)
Matthew 21:33–46: The Rejected Cornerstone
Jesus confronts religious leaders that they cannot successfully reject his authority: “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way.” (Exposition of Matthew 21:33–46)
Matthew 21:28–32: Doing the Will of the Father
God wants not only a “right away” agreement with him, but “all the way” obedience. True faith includes knowledge, assent, and trust. (Exposition of Matthew 21:28–32)
Matthew 21:23–27: By What Authority?
The only legitimate authority is the authority that is given from heaven. Even Jesus came to do the will of his Father in heaven. (Exposition of Matthew 21:23–27)
Matthew 21:18–22: “If You Have Faith”
When Jesus withers the fig tree, he does so to teach an important lesson: spiritual fruitfulness comes by faith, not by formalism. (Exposition of Matthew 21:18–22)
Matthew 21:10–17: The Messianic Prophet, Priest, and King
When he enters into Jerusalem and cleanses the temple, we see decisive proof that Jesus is the Messianic Son of David. (Exposition of Matthew 21:10–17)
Matthew 21:1–9: “Behold, Your King is Coming to You”
When Jesus enters triumphantly into Jerusalem, he defies all expectations. King Jesus came to save his people in unexpected ways. (Exposition of Matthew 21:1–9)
Matthew 20:29–34: “Lord, Have Mercy on Us, Son of David”
As Jesus heals two beggars, he reminds us of the call and promise from Psalm 131:3: “O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forevermore!” (Exposition of Matthew 20:29–34)