We begin this section with one of the most famous quotes in Matthew: “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.”
The Workers are Few: Matthew 9:35-38
Jesus Sends out the Twelve: Matthew 10:1-42, Mark 6:7-11, Luke 9:1-5
A Prophet without Honor
Matthew ends this interesting section with a sad statement: “And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.”
Matthew 13:54-58, Mark 6:1-6Jesus heals the blind and the mute
Three miracles of healing and another blasphemous accusation: Matthew 9:27-34
Woman Healed, Jairus’s Daughter Raised
Return to Galilee, healing of a woman who touched Jesus’ garment and raising of Jairus’s daughter:
Matthew: Matthew 9:18-26
Mark: Mark 5:21-43
Luke: 8:40-46
Demon-Possessed Men Healed
Healing demon-possessed men and resultant opposition:
Matthew (Two Demon-Possessed Men, Gadarenes region): Matthew 8:28-34
Mark & Luke (A Demon-Possessed Man, Gerasa region): Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39
Crossing the Lake and Calming the Storm
“Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”
Matthew: Matthew 8:18, 23-27
Mark: Mark 4:35-41
Luke: Luke 8:22-25
Parable of the House Owner
“Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. They said yes, but I’m not so quick to answer.
The House Owner: Matthew 13:51-53
Parable of the Net
Eschatology, a major branch of study within Christian theology, studies the end of time as we know it on earth. In this parable, Jesus once again points to the time when good and evil will be separated.
Parable of the Net: Matthew 13:47-50
Parable of the Valuable Pearl
The Valuable Pearl:
Matthew 13:45-46Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
Parable of the Hidden Treasure
Another parable that describes the kingdom of heaven. Great way to keep our perspective. In order to seek first his kingdom, it’s important to know what his kingdom is like. Matthew provides some great clues!
The Hidden Treasure: Matthew 13:44