In these passages, the Pharisees were criticizing Jesus for allowing His disciples to eat bread without first washing their hands. Jewish tradition required the washing of hands and other purification rituals. Jesus responded to the…
In these passages is the account of Jesus feeding the multitude of people that were coming to hear Him. Jesus had come to a desolate place away from the villages. About 5000 people had come…
In these passages, Jesus tells the ‘Parable of the wheat and tares.’ Jesus said that the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who planted good seeds in his field. However, while the man slept,…
In these passages, Jesus tells the people the ‘Parable of the Sower.’ This parable is about various people who hear the Word of God. Jesus compares them to various soils in which the seed of…
In these passages the Pharisees attributed Jesus healing powers to Satan, saying, “This man casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” Jesus responded telling them that their statement did not make sense,…
In these passages, the Pharisees criticized Jesus for violating the Sabbath by doing work. The Sabbath was a day of no work or activity. Jesus was healing people on the Sabbath day. The Pharisees considered…
In these passages, Jesus speaks to his disciples about John the Baptist saying, “This is one of whom it is written, behold I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before…
In these passages, Jesus continues to instruct His disciples before sending them on their way to preach the gospel to the Jews. During His discussion, Jesus said something quite interesting. He said, “Do not think…
In these passages is the account of Jesus dispatching His disciples to preach to the “lost sheep of Israel,” the Jewish population. Jesus instructed them to go to the villages throughout Israel and preach that…
In these passages is the account of Jesus becoming famous for His healing powers. Crowds were gathering around Jesus, and people were coming to Him to be healed.
On one occasion a woman in the…