The Gospel of Matthew
a commentary & meditation for daily reflection and study

St. Matthew, by Pompeo Batoni (1708-1787)
Introduction

Matthew 1:1-17  the genealogy of Jesus
Matthew 1:18-24  how Jesus' birth came about
Matthew 2:1-12  the visit of the Magi
Matthew 2:13-18  the escape to Egypt, massacre of the innocents
Matthew 2:19-23  the return Egypt to Nazareth 

Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist prepares the way
Matthew 3:13-17 the baptism of Jesus
Matthew 4:1-11  the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness
Matthew 4:12-17 Jesus begins this work in Galilee
Matthew 4:18-25 the calling of the first disciples 
Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus' beatitudes
Matthew 5:13-16 salt and light
Matthew 5:17-19 the fulfillment of the law
Matthew 5:20-26 teaching about anger
Matthew 5:27-32 teaching about adultery and divorce
Matthew 5:33-37 teaching about oaths
Matthew 5:38-42 teaching about retaliation
Matthew 5:43-48 love for enemies 
Matthew 6:1-18 teaching on almsgiving, prayer, and fasting
Matthew 6:19-23 riches in heaven
Matthew 6:24-34 God and possessions
Matthew 7:1-5 avoiding judgment
Matthew 7:6-14 the power of prayer and the golden rule
Matthew 7:15-20 a tree and its fruits
Matthew 7:21-29 the true disciple of  Jesus
Matthew 8:1-4  Jesus heals a leper
Matthew 8:5-17 Jesus heals Centurions servant and others
Matthew 8:18-22 the would-be followers of Jesus
Matthew 8:23-27 Jesus calms a storm at sea
Matthew 8:28-34 Jesus heals two men with demons
Matthew 9:1-8 Jesus heals a paralyzed man
Matthew 9:9-13 Jesus calls Matthew
Matthew 9:14-17 the question abut fasting
Matthew 9:18-26 official's daugher and woman with hemorrhage
Matthew 9:27-31 Jesus heals two blind men
Matthew 9:32-38 Jesus heals a mute person 
Matthew 10:1-7 Jesus calls twelve to be his apostles
Matthew 10:7-15 the mission of the twelve
Matthew 10:16-23 coming persecutions
Matthew 10:24-33 courage under persecution
Matthew 10:34-11:1 Jesus: a cause of division 
Matthew 11:2-15 the messengers from John the Baptist
Matthew 11:16-19 parable of the pipers
Matthew 11:20-24 lament for unrepentant cities
Matthew 11:25-27 Jesus and his Father
Matthew 11:28-30 rest for the weary 
Matthew 12:1-8 Jesus the Lord of the Sabbath
Matthew 12:9-14 Jesus cures man with paralyzed hand
Matthew 12:14-21 God's Chosen Servant
Matthew 12:22-30 Jesus and Beelzebul
Matthew 12:31-32 the unforgiveable sin
Matthew 12:33-37 good and bad fruit
Matthew 12:38-42 sign of Jonah
Matthew 12:43-45 the return of the evil spirit
Matthew 12:46-50 the true family of Jesus 
Matthew 13:1-9 parable of the sower and the seed
Matthew 13:10-17 the purpose of the parables
Matthew 13:18-23 explanation of the parable of the sower
Matthew 13:24-30 parable of the weeds among the wheat
Matthew 13:31-35 parable of the mustard seed and the leaven
Matthew 13:35-43 Jesus explains the parable of the weeds
Matthew 13:44-46 parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl
Matthew 13:47-53 parable of the dragnet
Matthew 13:54-58 Jesus is rejected at Nazareth
Matthew 14:1-12 John the Baptist beheaded
Matthew 14:13-21 first miracles of the loaves
Matthew 14:22-36 Jesus walks on the water
Matthew 15:1-20 the traditions of the Pharisees
Matthew 15:21-28 a woman's faith
Matthew 15:29-39 Jesus' second miracle of the loaves 
Matthew 16:1-4 interpreting signs from heaven
Matthew 16:5-12 leaven of the Pharisees
Matthew 16:13-23 Peter's declaration about Jesus
Matthew 16:24-28 the cost of discipleship
Matthew 17:1-9 Jesus transfigured
Matthew 17:10-13 the coming of Elijah
Matthew 17:14-21 Jesus heals a boy with a demon
Matthew 17:22-27 Jesus predicts his passion, paying temple tax
Matthew 18:1-14 avaiding scandal, parable of the lost sheep
Matthew 18:15-20 brotherly correction
Matthew 18:21-35 parable of the unforgiving servant
Matthew 19:1-12 Jesus' teaching on marriage and celibacy
Matthew 19:13-15 Jesus blesses the children
Matthew 19:16-22 the rich young man
Matthew 19:23-30 the danger of riches
Matthew 20:1-16 parable of the workers in the vineyard
Matthew 20:17-28 ambition of James and John
Matthew 20:29-34 Jesus heals two blind men
Matthew 21:1-17 Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem
Matthew 21:18-22 lesson of barren fig tree and faith
Matthew 21:23-27 the authority of Jesus is questioned
Matthew 21:28-32 parable of the two sons
Matthew 21:33-46 parable of the tenants 
Matthew 22:1-14 parable of the wedding feast
Matthew 22:15-22 question about paying taxes
Matthew 22:23-33 the Sadducees and the resurrection
Matthew 22:34-40 the greatest commandment of all
Matthew 22:41-46 whose Son is the Christ? 
Matthew 23:1-12 Jesus' warning against Pharisaism
Matthew 23:13-22 Jesus' woes upon the Pharisees
Matthew 23:23-26 neglecting weightier matters of the law
Matthew 23:27-36 white-washed tombs
Matthew 23:37-39 Jesus' lament over Jerusalem
Matthew 24:1-14 endurance in time of tribulation
Matthew 24:15-35 the coming of the Son of Man
Matthew 24:36-51 the need for watchfulness
Matthew 25:1-13 parable of the ten bridesmaids
Matthew 25:14-30 parable of the talents
Matthew 25:31-46 final judgment: the sheep and the goats
Matthew 26:1-14 Jesus anointed at Bethany
Matthew 26:14-25 Judas agrees to betray Jesus
Matthew 26:26-29 the Lord's Supper
Matthew 26:30-35 Jesus predicts Peter's denial
Matthew 26:36-46 the agony in the garden
Matthew 26:47-56 Jesus arrested
Matthew 26:57-68 Jesus before the Sanhedrin
Matthew 26:69-75 Peter disowns Jesus 
Matthew 27:1-10 Judes hangs himself
Matthew 27:11-31 Jesus before Pilate and his scourging
Matthew 27:32-44  the crucifixion
Matthew 27:45-56 the death of Jesus
Matthew 27:57-66 the burial of Jesus
Matthew 28:1-8 the women at the tomb
Matthew 28:8-15 tale of the guards anc chief priests
Matthew 28:16-20 the great commission
Go to | Daily Reading & Meditation Index |
Meditations may be freely reprinted for non-commercial use. Cite copyright & source: www.dailyscripture.net
author Don Schwager © 2014 Servants of the Word

Scripture quotations from Common Bible: Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1973, and Ignatius Edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 2006, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 

The Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations is in need of on-going development to expand resources and to reach people around the world. If you would like to contribute, you can make an online donation.