This passage is closely related to the previous verses and highlights important teaching from Jesus to his disciples and to us.

This amazing narrative has important lessons for our understanding of Jesus’ nature as fully God and fully human.

Many commentators view this text as pivotal to the Gospel of Matthew.

Jesus continues this memorable declaration following Simon’s “great confession.”

This sermon begins a consideration of what is a crucial turning point in Jesus’ public ministry.

This sermon continues Matthew’s narratives of Jesus’ ministry in Gentile areas.

This passage does not tend to draw much attention, but it is rich with truth!

This passage continues the scene of the opening verses of the chapter and sets out Jesus’ rejection of the theology of the Pharisees and his affirmation of biblical teaching concerning sin.

This text moves from Jesus’ healing ministry to crowds to the accusations against him from Pharisees and scribes.

This straightforward narration by Matthew wonderfully reveals the authority of Jesus.