As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. Matthew 9:9 Social media promotes the idea that everyone needs everyone to follow them. The more people a person has following him, the more popular... Continue Reading →
Matthew 28:12-13 False Reports
When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, telling them, "You are to say, 'His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.'" Matthew 28:12-13 Jesus had died on the cross and was buried in a... Continue Reading →
Matthew 27:51 It Was Not Taken
And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. Matthew 27:51 The leaders of the Jewish people had led the people to want to have Jesus crucified on a cross. While He was on the cross He asked the Father to forgive them for what the were doing.... Continue Reading →
Matthew 27:12 No Defense
When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Matthew 27:12 Jesus had been taken as a prisoner by the officials and was being tried. They were accusing Him of many different things. As they were accusing Him, He did not say a word in His own defense, but... Continue Reading →
Matthew 26:56 It Must Happen
"But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples deserted him and fled. Matthew 26:56 After celebrating the Passover feast with the disciples, Jesus went to the garden to pray. While there some leaders of the law came with some soldiers and arrested Him. Jesus... Continue Reading →