Matthew 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Scripture provides stringent criteria for testing a prophets ability to foretell future events deut 18. World wide study bible matthew 4 christian classics. In mark 1, the bible says jesus went into a synagogue to preach, and. On the relation of this call to the meeting with andrew and peter, recorded in john 1. The book of matthew has always occupied a position of high esteem in the faith and life of the. One of the most wonderful texts in all the word of god because that great statement of our lord is here, follow me, and i will make you fishers of men.
While walking by the sea of galilee, he saw two brothers, simon who is called peter and andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for. That was the establishment of a personal relationship. In fact, you can go to church and be possessed by a demon. Greet each other children sit on the floor in a circle. In no part of the gospel history is it more necessary to remember st. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. When we are saved we begin to live the greatest live imaginable. Although the first gospel is anonymous, the early church fathers were unanimous in holding that matthew, one of the 12 apostles, was its author. He has given his angels orders about you, and they will carry you in their arms in case you trip. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three synoptic gospels. Some years ago, i was reading the presbyterian journal, and i read this parable. As this history is placed by luke after the two miracles, which we shall afterwards see, an opinion has commonly prevailed, that the miracle, which is here related by him, was performed some time after that they had been called by christ. Prepare place a star sticker on one or two index cards. Human beings live not on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of god.
T oday i would like to talk to you about jesus concept of discipleship, the lords teaching concerning discipleship. It can be used for your personal devotions, family devotions, andor a small group bible study. It is a practical tool to help take the truth of the sermon passage and apply it in your daily life. Disciples are referred to in the sermon on the mount matthew 5. Most people are influenced by their friends, they said, so.
Chosen you to change you and, then, chosen you to be an agent of change wherever you live, play, work and travel. The gospel reflects the struggles and conflicts between the evangelists community and the other jews. The preceding very general statement is followed by a more specific narrative relating to a very important department of christs work, the gathering of disciples. Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of god. We are a team of christians creating a visual journey through the bible as a resource for teaching all ages available for free download by anyone, anywhere at any time. That was the book by berelson and lazarsfeld, published at the end of world war ii. And jesus, walking the word jesus here appears not to belong to the text, but to have been introduced from those portions of it which were transcribed to be used as church lessons. As jesus was walking beside the sea of galilee, he saw two brothers, simon called peter and his brother andrew. Now viewing scripture range from the book of matthew chapter 4. The gospel reflects the struggles and conflicts between the evangelists community and the other jews, particularly with its sharp. Bible, bible story 36 pictures from collect matthew 4.
It tells how israels messiah, rejected and executed in israel, pronounces judgement on israel and its leaders and becomes the salvation of the gentiles. When most of us were saved we began to realize that god has more of a program for us than just getting us to heaven. Matthew 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Does jesus calling to these particular men to be his followers seem surprising to you. Matthew 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Matthew 4 niv bible then jesus was led by the spirit. This summary of the gospel of matthew provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of matthew. Come, follow me, jesus said, and i will send you out to fish for peo. Niv 18 as jesus was walking beside the sea of galilee, he saw two brothers, simon called peter and his brother andrew. The gospel of matthew begins by giving us a glimpse into the inauguration of jesus earthly ministry at his baptism in the jordan river by his cousin, john the baptist.
And for this, we will look at the passage in matthew 4. I thought it was a fitting way to introduce our thoughts from matthew 4 tonight. In this verse he encounters the first of his disciples. And he saith unto them, follow me, and i will make you fishers of men.