Matthew 21:28-46
The two parables of the tow sons and tenants. Point out the chief priests and elders they won't enter the kingdom of heaven.
The stone be builders rejected has become the capstone, the Lord has one this, and it is marvelous in out eyes. (Psalm 118:22,23)
Two sons: The first represents the social outcasts, who have made a genuine response to John and to Jesus; the second the religious leaders, with their mock obedience.
The vineyard (the nation of Israel whose owner is God: Isaiah 5:1-7). The men to whom God has entrusted spiritual leadership have abused the prophets and are about to kill his Son.
Jesus transfers the picture from Israel to himself - cast aside, crucified by his own people, but reinstated by God.
Why?
Jesus knew he will be crucified by his own people, but he will be the stone of salvation to those who believed in Him.
This is the stone of way, truth and life.
How?
Jesus is my Lord, obey God's word and have action on it. Praise to the Lord!
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
The authority of Jesus questioned
Matthew 21:23-27
The authority of Jesus questioned: Jesus did not directly reply the chief priests and the elders question, but Jesus asked them where did John's baptism come from? and was it from heaven, or from men?
The question asked by the chief priests and elders is natural, in the light of what has happened.
In the three parables that follow, his critics find themselves under fire.
Why?
Jesus makes no direct answer, but it is clear that he and John derive their authority from the same source.
Jesus is wise and smart to send back the question to them, even he says his authority drives from heaven, then won't believe Him. They don't believe in John so they won't believe in Jesus neither.
Answer question need to care what they care about? Do they really want my answer or just try to find some evidence to attack me?
How?
Jesus has authority from heaven, but not from men. So He is the Lord, my Savior and my hope!
The authority of Jesus questioned: Jesus did not directly reply the chief priests and the elders question, but Jesus asked them where did John's baptism come from? and was it from heaven, or from men?
The question asked by the chief priests and elders is natural, in the light of what has happened.
In the three parables that follow, his critics find themselves under fire.
Why?
Jesus makes no direct answer, but it is clear that he and John derive their authority from the same source.
Jesus is wise and smart to send back the question to them, even he says his authority drives from heaven, then won't believe Him. They don't believe in John so they won't believe in Jesus neither.
Answer question need to care what they care about? Do they really want my answer or just try to find some evidence to attack me?
How?
Jesus has authority from heaven, but not from men. So He is the Lord, my Savior and my hope!
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Fig tree is a symbol of the Temple, for its ritual is spiritually barren
Matthew 21:1-22
It was spring, and people from far and near were crowding into Jerusalem for Passover, the great feast commemorating the nation's liberation from Egypt. Not all could find lodgings in the city itself. Jesus and his friends stayed at nearby Bethany, where Martha, Mary and Lazarus had their home. Each day they walked the two miles into Jerusalem. over the shoulder of the Mount of Olives and down through the thick groves of trees.
Jesus sat on donkey(the colt) to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet of Zechariah 9:9
"Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" the crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted.
My house will be called a house of prayer, but you are making it a den of robbers. Jesus at the temple drove out all who were buying and selling there.
From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise? (Psalm 8:2)
The fig tree withered : When Jesus was hungry, he found nothing on it except leaves. Jesus said to it, "May you ever bear fruit again." If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.
Having entered the city in triumph as the Messiah. Jesus shows his authority in the Temple, the nation's central shrine.
His dramatic overturning of the money-changers' tables is a major demonstration against the commerce and big business that had taken over 'God's house of prayer'.
Why?
Prepare ourselves when Jesus needs to use us. Serve the Lord sometimes in our inconvenience time.
Jesus name are be proclaimed among Gentiles and Children.
Church is the house of prayer not for business.
The blind and lame are welcomes and healed by Jesus. And children recognize what the religious officials are blind to, as they chant the earlier tributes of the crowds.
The fig-tree: Jesus' action is generally taken as symbolic. The fig which bears no fruit is good for nothing but destruction. From the context, it seems we are meant to see the tree as a symbol the Temple which, for all its ritual, is spiritually barren. Jesus uses the incident as an object lesson on the power of faith, God is able to do the impossible.
How?
Check my life and my faith, does it like ritual lacks love and fruits?
It was spring, and people from far and near were crowding into Jerusalem for Passover, the great feast commemorating the nation's liberation from Egypt. Not all could find lodgings in the city itself. Jesus and his friends stayed at nearby Bethany, where Martha, Mary and Lazarus had their home. Each day they walked the two miles into Jerusalem. over the shoulder of the Mount of Olives and down through the thick groves of trees.
Jesus sat on donkey(the colt) to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet of Zechariah 9:9
"Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" the crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted.
My house will be called a house of prayer, but you are making it a den of robbers. Jesus at the temple drove out all who were buying and selling there.
From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise? (Psalm 8:2)
The fig tree withered : When Jesus was hungry, he found nothing on it except leaves. Jesus said to it, "May you ever bear fruit again." If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.
Having entered the city in triumph as the Messiah. Jesus shows his authority in the Temple, the nation's central shrine.
His dramatic overturning of the money-changers' tables is a major demonstration against the commerce and big business that had taken over 'God's house of prayer'.
Why?
Prepare ourselves when Jesus needs to use us. Serve the Lord sometimes in our inconvenience time.
Jesus name are be proclaimed among Gentiles and Children.
Church is the house of prayer not for business.
The blind and lame are welcomes and healed by Jesus. And children recognize what the religious officials are blind to, as they chant the earlier tributes of the crowds.
The fig-tree: Jesus' action is generally taken as symbolic. The fig which bears no fruit is good for nothing but destruction. From the context, it seems we are meant to see the tree as a symbol the Temple which, for all its ritual, is spiritually barren. Jesus uses the incident as an object lesson on the power of faith, God is able to do the impossible.
How?
Check my life and my faith, does it like ritual lacks love and fruits?
Monday, April 4, 2016
What do you want me to do for you?
Matthew 20:29-34
Two blind men receive sight!
Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!
The crowd rebuked the and told them to be quiet.
Jesus stopped and called them, "What do you want me to do for you? he asked. "Lord, we want out sight." they answered.
Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes.
Mark and Luke mention only one blind man - perhaps because Peter, who probably supplied the information, knew Bartimaeus personally.
Why?
Two blind men knew who is Jesus, He is the Lord, the Son of David.
The crowd rebuked two blond men, they had not mercy heart.
Jesus has compassion on everyone who calls on him name.
Jesus touched their eyes, it is a healing process that let two blind men feel the love and the effect.
How?
Jesus has full compassion on us who call on his holy name! Help other with compassion!
Two blind men receive sight!
Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!
The crowd rebuked the and told them to be quiet.
Jesus stopped and called them, "What do you want me to do for you? he asked. "Lord, we want out sight." they answered.
Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes.
Mark and Luke mention only one blind man - perhaps because Peter, who probably supplied the information, knew Bartimaeus personally.
Why?
Two blind men knew who is Jesus, He is the Lord, the Son of David.
The crowd rebuked two blond men, they had not mercy heart.
Jesus has compassion on everyone who calls on him name.
Jesus touched their eyes, it is a healing process that let two blind men feel the love and the effect.
How?
Jesus has full compassion on us who call on his holy name! Help other with compassion!
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Rulers in heaven who serve others
Matthew 20:20-28
The rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them and their high officials exercise authority over them.
The ruler in heaven. whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
The disciples are taken up with their own status. The place at the top is reserved for the disciple who - like the master - is prepared to live for others and if need be to die for them.
Why?
The kingdom of heaven is for the humble.
How?
Serve God by serving people! Serve others.
The rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them and their high officials exercise authority over them.
The ruler in heaven. whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
The disciples are taken up with their own status. The place at the top is reserved for the disciple who - like the master - is prepared to live for others and if need be to die for them.
Why?
The kingdom of heaven is for the humble.
How?
Serve God by serving people! Serve others.
Saturday, April 2, 2016
The Jesus is walking on his way to Jerusalem
Matthew 20:17-19
Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!
Jesus again predicts His death. This is the third times.
Why?
Jesus knew what will be happened, but he was so calm and obeyed his mission to Jerusalem.
All of his prediction are come truth. He is the Son of God, Son of Man, be crucified and raised to life three days later.
Only Jesus can conquer the death, so He is my savior and my God.
How?
Jesus saw his way is difficulty but he was courage to face it and walked on it.
Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!
Jesus again predicts His death. This is the third times.
Why?
Jesus knew what will be happened, but he was so calm and obeyed his mission to Jerusalem.
All of his prediction are come truth. He is the Son of God, Son of Man, be crucified and raised to life three days later.
Only Jesus can conquer the death, so He is my savior and my God.
How?
Jesus saw his way is difficulty but he was courage to face it and walked on it.
Friday, April 1, 2016
All will be equal in heaven
Matthew 20:1-16
Parable of the workers in the Vineyard.
The principle of God's mercy: 1)God's choice, 2)The pride is God given, and 3)We are sons of the Lord, we have not right to ask for wages, we are not the workers.
Don't I have the right to do what I what with own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?
So the last will be first, and the first will be last. All Christians have the mercy from the Lord get the eternal life, but everyone has different role on the world.
The time are 9 a.m. (the third hour), 12 noon(6 hour), 3 p.m.(11 hour) and 5 p.m. - and hour before sunset, which was when the men were paid for the day;s work.
Why?
This story, illustrating Jesus' words in 19:30,comes only in Matthew. He is not talking about pay structures, or saying that all will be equal in heaven. The point is that many who expect to be made much of will be in for a rude shock in God's kingdom.
God will honor some very unexpected people. Eternal life is for all who will receive it: 'good' and 'bad', young and old.
The remarkable thing is the landowner's - not his unfairness.
How?
God is the Lord who has the authority to made the way for each one and in the kingdom of heaven all are equal.
Parable of the workers in the Vineyard.
The principle of God's mercy: 1)God's choice, 2)The pride is God given, and 3)We are sons of the Lord, we have not right to ask for wages, we are not the workers.
Don't I have the right to do what I what with own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?
So the last will be first, and the first will be last. All Christians have the mercy from the Lord get the eternal life, but everyone has different role on the world.
The time are 9 a.m. (the third hour), 12 noon(6 hour), 3 p.m.(11 hour) and 5 p.m. - and hour before sunset, which was when the men were paid for the day;s work.
Why?
This story, illustrating Jesus' words in 19:30,comes only in Matthew. He is not talking about pay structures, or saying that all will be equal in heaven. The point is that many who expect to be made much of will be in for a rude shock in God's kingdom.
God will honor some very unexpected people. Eternal life is for all who will receive it: 'good' and 'bad', young and old.
The remarkable thing is the landowner's - not his unfairness.
How?
God is the Lord who has the authority to made the way for each one and in the kingdom of heaven all are equal.
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