>SM Study Notes on Matthew 5:17-20 Introduction Matthew 5:17-20 marks a pivotal section of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus addresses His relationship to the Law and the Prophets, reassuring His listeners that He has come not to abolish the law but to fulfill it. In this passage, Jesus clarifies the enduring authority of... Continue Reading →
>SM Study Notes on Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction In Matthew 5:13–16, before launching into the core of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uses two vivid metaphors—salt and light—to illustrate the influence that a truly righteous person can have on the world. These metaphors frame the entire sermon, emphasizing that believers are representatives of a heavenly... Continue Reading →
>SM Study Notes on Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Matthew thoroughly attempted to persuade all who read or heard his account of the gospel throughout the ages that Jesus was indeed the Messiah, the Christ. Beginning in chapter five, the former tax collector records Jesus' teaching on how citizens of His kingdom are to presently live their... Continue Reading →
Matthew 4:1-25 describes the testing of Jesus in the wilderness, his victory over temptation, and the beginning of his public ministry in Galilee. Jesus calls his first disciples, preaches repentance, and heals the sick, fulfilling prophecies and demonstrating his authority as the Messiah. Use this free commentary to help you study this power chapter of Matthew's gospel.