Gospel of Matthew Chapters 7 – 12 Guide and Overview
Live Like Christians, Miracles, the Disciples, John the Baptist, and The Sabbath Day
Gospel of Matthew Chapters 7 – 12 Guide and Overview. Matthew Chapter 7-9 teach us to be mindful, make choices that are God like, and to live like Christians and produce fruits of righteousness. We learn of Jesus’ power over physical and spiritual realms and His miracles. Jesus also reminds us of the cost and commitment necessary for discipleship.
In chapter 10 Jesus chooses the 12 disciples and in chapter 11 we learn of John the Baptist. We also learn the several key aspects of Jesus’ ministry, including His lordship over the Sabbath, His authority to heal, the nature of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, and the need for genuine discipleship. Chapter 12 highlights Jesus’ authority over religious practices, His fulfillment of Messianic prophecies, the nature of true discipleship. and the need for genuine discipleship.
Gospel of Matthew Chapters 7 – 12 Guide and Overview
Judging Others (Matthew 7:1-5)
Jesus warns against judging others, teaching that the measure we use to judge will be used against us. He uses the metaphor of removing the plank from one’s own eye before addressing the speck in another’s.
Ask, See, Knock (Matthew 7:6-8)
Jesus encourages persistent prayer, assuring that those who ask, seek, and knock will receive, find, and have doors opened to them. The Golden Rule: Jesus summarizes the Law and the Prophets with the command to do to others what you would have them do to you.
The Narrow and Wide Gates (Matthew 7:13-14)
He contrasts the narrow gate that leads to life, which few find, with the wide gate leading to destruction.
True and False Prophets (Matthew 7:21-23)
Jesus warns of false prophets, likening them to wolves in sheep’s clothing. True prophets are known by their fruits (actions). True and False Disciples: Not everyone who calls Jesus “Lord” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do God’s will.
The Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24-27)
Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a parable about wise and foolish builders, emphasizing the importance of putting His words into practice.
Jesus Heals a Man with Leprosy (Matthew 8:1-4) Jesus heals a leper who expresses faith in His ability to make him clean.
The Faith of the Centurion (Matthew 8:3-13) A Roman centurion’s faith in Jesus’ authority results in the healing of his servant, demonstrating that faith transcends cultural boundaries
Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law and Many Others Matthew (8:14-17) Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law and many who were demon-possessed or sick.
The Cost of Following Jesus (Mathew 8:18-22) Jesus teaches about the cost of discipleship, emphasizing the need for total commitment.
Jesus Calms the Storm (Matthew 8:23-27) Jesus demonstrates His authority over nature by calming a storm, which amazes His disciples.
Jesus Restores Two Demon-Possessed Men (Matthew 8:28-24): Jesus casts out demons from two men in the region of the Gadarenes, sending the demons into a herd of pigs
Jesus Heals a Paralytic (Matthew 9:1-8) Jesus forgives the sins of a paralyzed man and heals him, demonstrating His authority to forgive sins.
The Calling of Matthew (Matthew 9:9-13) Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him, and He eats with tax collectors and sinners, emphasizing mercy over sacrifice.
Jesus Questioned About Fasting (Matthew 9:14-17) Jesus explains that His disciples will fast when He is taken from them and uses metaphors of unshrunk cloth and new wine in old wineskins.
A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman (Matthew 9:18-26) Jesus raises a synagogue leader’s daughter from the dead and heals a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years.
Jesus Heals the Blind and Mute (Matthew 9:27-34) Jesus heals two blind men and a mute demon-possessed man, showcasing His compassion and power.
The Workers Are Few (Matthew 9:35-38) Jesus expresses the need for more workers to help with the abundant harvest of people ready to receive the Gospel.
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve (Matthew 10:1-4) Jesus commissions His twelve disciples, giving them authority to drive out impure spirits and heal every disease and sickness.
Instructions for the Disciples (Matthew 10:5-15) He instructs them to proclaim the kingdom of heaven, perform miracles, rely on hospitality, and be prepared for persecution.
Warnings and Encouragements (Matthew 10:16-42) Jesus warns of coming persecutions and encourages fearlessness, emphasizing that those who acknowledge Him before others will be acknowledged before His Father.
* Not Peace, but a Sword: Jesus explains that His coming will bring division, even among families, and stresses the importance of loving Him above all else.
* Rewards: He concludes by stating that those who receive the disciples receive Him, and those who receive Him receive the One who sent Him.
Jesus and John the Baptist (Matthew 11:1-15) John the Baptist, in prison, sends disciples to ask if Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus affirms His identity through His works and praises John as the greatest born of women.
Woe on Unrepentant Towns (Matthew 11:16-24) Jesus denounces the towns of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for their unrepentance despite witnessing His miracles.
Rest for the Weary (Matthew 11:25-30) Jesus invites all who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest, promising that His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12:1-14) Jesus defends His disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath and heals a man with a shriveled hand, emphasizing mercy over sacrifice and His lordship over the Sabbath.
God’s Chosen Servant (Matthew 12:15-21) Matthew quotes Isaiah, highlighting Jesus as God’s chosen servant who brings justice to the nations.
Jesus and Beelzebul (Matthew 12:11-32) Accused of casting out demons by Beelzebul (Satan), Jesus refutes the accusation with a logical argument and warns against blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
The Sign of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42) Jesus responds to the request for a sign by pointing to the sign of Jonah, predicting His resurrection after three days.
Jesus’ Mother and Brothers (Matthew 12:46-50) Jesus redefines His family as those who do the will of His Father in heaven, emphasizing spiritual kinship over biological relationships.