Notes Gospel of Matthew Bible study

Read Chapter 22: The Gospel According to Matthew  മത്തായി അദ്ധ്യായം- 22 P. O. C ബൈബിള്‍  Study Notes: Matthew Chapter 22 The Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14): 1. Jesus spoke in parables, comparing the kingdom of heaven to a king who arranged a wedding feast for his son. 2. The king sent servants to invite guests, but they refused. He sent more servants, urging them to come, but some ignored and others mistreated the messengers. 3. The king, enraged, destroyed the murderers and burned their city. 4. The invited guests were deemed unworthy, so the king invited others from the main roads, gathering both good and bad to fill the hall. 5. One guest lacked a wedding garment, symbolizing the need for repentance and a changed life. 6. The king cast the unprepared guest into darkness, emphasizing the consequences of rejecting the invitation. 7. The parable concludes with the reminder that many are invited, but few are chosen.   Paying Taxes to the Emperor (Matthew 22:15-22): 1. Th

Read Chapter 21: The Gospel According to Matthew   മത്തായി അദ്ധ്യായം- 21 P. O. C ബൈബിള്‍ https://thiruvachanam.in/ShowStatementsOfChapter.do?c=1147&b=47&t=2 Study Notes on Matthew Chapter 21 1. The Entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11):    - Jesus enters Jerusalem in fulfillment of the prophecy, demonstrating humility as a king.    - He sends two disciples to bring an ass and a colt, fulfilling the prophecy from Zechariah 9:9.    - The crowds welcome Jesus with shouts of "Hosanna," recognizing him as the Son of David. 2. The Cleansing of the Temple (Matthew 21:12-17):    - Jesus enters the temple and drives out those buying and selling, emphasizing the sacredness of the house of prayer.    - He quotes scripture, stating that the temple should be a house of prayer but had become a den of thieves.    - Jesus heals the blind and the lame, causing the religious leaders to become indignant. 3. The Cursing of the Fig Tree (Matthew 21:18-22):    - Jesus

 Read Chapter 20: The Gospel According to Matthew  മത്തായി അദ്ധ്യായം- 20 P. O. C ബൈബിള്‍ Notes: Matthew Chapter 20  NEW AMERICAN BIBLE REVISED EDITION The Workers in the Vineyard   Introduction: - The kingdom of heaven is compared to a landowner who hired workers for his vineyard. - This story teaches us important lessons about fairness and generosity.   1. Hiring Workers (Matthew 20: 1-2): - At dawn, a landowner hired laborers for his vineyard. - He agreed to pay them the usual daily wage and sent them to work.   2. Additional Hires (Matthew 20: 3-7): - Around 9 a.m., the landowner found more workers and asked them to join. - This happened again at noon and 3 p.m. - Even at 5 p.m., he found more and invited them to work.   3. Payment Time (Matthew 20: 8-10): - In the evening, the landowner told the foreman to pay the workers. - Surprisingly, those who worked for only one hour received the same wage as the others. - The first workers were upset, thinking they deserved more.   4. Explan

Read Chapter 19: The Gospel According to Matthew മത്തായി അദ്ധ്യായം- 19 P. O. C ബൈബിള്‍ Notes for Matthew Chapter 19  NEW AMERICAN BIBLE REVISED EDITION Marriage and Divorce 1. Jesus Leaves Galilee (Matthew 19: 1-2)     -  After speaking, Jesus left Galilee for Judea across the Jordan.     - Large crowds followed him, and he healed them. 2. Pharisees Test Jesus on Divorce (Matthew 19: 3-6)     - Pharisees tested Jesus, asking if it's lawful to divorce for any reason.     - Jesus referred to creation, stating that God made male and female.     - He emphasized that what God joins together, no one should separate. 3. Question about Moses' Command (Matthew 19: 7-9)     - Pharisees questioned why Moses allowed divorce.     - Jesus explained it was due to hard hearts but clarified that divorce, except for unlawful marriages, leads to adultery. 4. Disciples' Reaction (Matthew 19: 10-12)     - Disciples, hearing this, remarked that it might be better not to marry.     - Jesus acknow

Read Chapter 18: The Gospel According to Matthew മത്തായി അദ്ധ്യായം- 18 P. O. C ബൈബിള്‍ Notes for Matthew Chapter 18 Matthew 18 teaches us the importance of humility, dealing decisively with sin, seeking the lost, addressing sin within the community with love, and embracing limitless forgiveness. These lessons guide us towards a Christ-like character and relationships within the community of believers. Chapter 18 has the 4 th big talk of Jesus: The Church order discourse 1. The Greatest in the Kingdom (Matthew 18:1-5):    - Disciples inquire about greatness in the kingdom of heaven.    - Jesus emphasizes childlike humility as the key to entering the kingdom.    - To be great, humble yourself like a child; receiving others in Jesus' name is receiving Him. 2. Temptations to Sin (Matthew 18:6-9):    - Causing others to sin is serious; severe consequences are better than leading others astray.    - Radically address personal sins to avoid eternal consequences.    - Take sin seriously;

Read Chapter 17: The Gospel According to Matthew മത്തായി അദ്ധ്യായം- 17 P. O. C ബൈബിള്‍ Notes - Matthew Chapter 17 Matthew Chapter 17: The Transfiguration, Coming of Elijah, Healing of a Boy, and Predictions 1. The Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-8):    - After six days, Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain.    - There, Jesus was transfigured before them, his face shining like the sun, and his clothes becoming as white as light.    - Moses and Elijah appeared, conversing with Jesus.    - Over them, a bright cloud cast a shadow, and a voice from the cloud declared, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."    - The disciples, awestruck, fell prostrate, but Jesus comforted them, and when they looked up, only Jesus remained. 2. The Coming of Elijah (Matthew 17:9-13):    - As they descended the mountain, Jesus instructed them not to share the vision until after his resurrection.    - Disciples questioned why the scribes say Elijah