The Gospel of Matthew Explained: Jesus' Life, Teachings, and Legacy

What if I told you that over 2,000 years ago, a man walked the earth who changed everything? He didn't lead an army. He

didn't write a single book. He didn't hold political power. But his words shook kingdoms. His miracles defied

nature. And his death and resurrection split history in two. His name is Jesus. And the story you're about to hear, the

Gospel of Matthew, is not just ancient history. It's the foundation of faith for billions of people. It's the

blueprint for how to live, love, forgive, and find hope in a broken world. If you've ever wondered who Jesus

really was, what he taught, and why it still matters today, this video is for you. Welcome back to Inspired by Nessa.

Today, we're doing something I've been so excited to share with you. We're going to walk through the entire book of

Matthew, all 28 chapters, and I'm going to break it down in the simplest, clearest way possible. Whether you've

been reading the Bible your whole life, or you've never opened it before, whether you're a seasoned believer, or

you're just curious about who Jesus was, this video is for you. No confusing language, no religious jargon, just the

story of Jesus as told by Matthew, one of his 12 disciples. Someone who walked with him, who listened to him and

watched his life unfold up close. Matthew wrote this gospel specifically for a Jewish audience. His goal to prove

that Jesus is the Messiah, the King the prophets had been talking about for centuries. And all throughout this book,

you'll see Matthew pointing back to Old Testament prophecies and saying, "See, this was all part of God's plan." But

even though it was written for a specific audience, the message is universal. It's about grace. It's about

truth. It's about a God who loves you so much that he sent his son to save you. So, here's how this is going to work.

I'm going to take you chapter by chapter, explain what's happening, what it means, and why it matters. You don't

need to know anything going in. I'm going to make it so clear that even if you've never touched a Bible, you'll

understand. If you want to follow along, grab your Bible, physical or digital, and open it to the book of Matthew. If

you don't have one, no worries. Just listen. Just be here. All right, let's dive in. This is the book of Matthew,

fully explained. Matthew opens his Gospel with something that might seem a little unusual to modern readers, a

genealogy, a family tree. Now, I know what you might be thinking. Why do I need to hear a list of names? But stick

with me because this genealogy is incredibly important. Matthew is writing to a Jewish audience, people who valued

ancestry, lineage, and the fulfillment of prophecy. So, right from the start, he's building a case. Jesus is not a

random teacher. He's the promised Messiah. Matthew traces Jesus's family line all the way back to Abraham, the

father of the Jewish nation, the man God made a covenant with, promising that through his descendants, all nations

would be blessed. Then he traces it through King David, the greatest king in Israel's history. God promised David

that one of his descendants would sit on the throne forever. And Matthew is saying that descendant is Jesus. What's

beautiful about this genealogy is that it's not perfect. It includes people you wouldn't expect. Tamar who was involved

in scandal Rahab a prostitute who helped the Israelites Ruth a foreigner Bath Sheba who was caught in adultery with

King David. Matthew is showing us that Jesus didn't come from a flawless family. He came into a messy broken real

human story just like ours. And that's part of the beauty. God uses broken people to fulfill his perfect plan. Then

we get to verse 18 and the story shifts to the birth of Jesus. Mary, a young virgin, is engaged to a man named

Joseph. In that culture, engagement was as serious as marriage. It was a legal commitment. But before they come

together as husband and wife, Mary becomes pregnant. Now, imagine Joseph's confusion. He loves Mary. He's planning

to marry her. And now she's pregnant, and he knows the baby isn't his. He's hurt. He's confused. He doesn't

understand. But Joseph is described as a righteous man, meaning he's a good, honorable person. He doesn't want to

publicly shame Mary. So, he decides to quietly break off the engagement. But before he can do that, something

supernatural happens. An angel of the Lord appears to him in a dream and says, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid

to take Mary home as your wife because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a

son and you are to give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins. Let that sink in.

Joseph is being told that this baby, this child growing inside Mary is not the result of a mistake or a scandal.

This is God himself stepping into human history. The name Jesus comes from the Hebrew name Yeshua, which means the Lord

saves. That's his mission. That's his identity. That's why he came. Matthew then adds this. All this took place to

fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet. The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will

call him Emmanuel, which means God with us. This is a reference to Isaiah 7:14, a prophecy written over 700 years before

Jesus was born. Matthew is saying, "This isn't random. This was foretold. God has been planning this from the beginning."

So, Joseph wakes up and he does exactly what the angel told him. He takes Mary as his wife. He doesn't sleep with her

until after the baby is born. And when the baby arrives, Joseph names him Jesus, just as the angel instructed.

This is how the savior of the world enters the scene. Not in a palace, not with fanfare or earthly power, but in

humility, born to a young couple in the small town of Bethlehem. From the very first chapter, Matthew is making it

clear. This is the one. This is the Messiah. This is God with us. Look at Joseph with the way he handles that. If

it were to be our Gen Z generation, I don't think they can do what Joseph did. I'm not judging. I'm just saying they

would request that everything they bought for Mary to be returned. Now, let's move to chapter 2. Chapter 2 takes

us deeper into the early days of Jesus' life and introduces us to both worship and danger. After Jesus is born in

Bethlehem, a group of wise men from the east, scholars, likely from Persia or Babylon, arrive in Jerusalem. These men

studied the stars and they saw something extraordinary, a new star that signaled the birth of a king. So they travel

hundreds of miles to find him. When they arrive in Jerusalem, they start asking, "Where is the one who has been born king

of the Jews?" We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. Now this question causes a stir, especially

for King Herod. Herod was the ruling king at the time, appointed by Rome, but paranoid and ruthless. He didn't like

the idea of any other king, let alone one the prophets had been talking about. So Herod calls together the chief

priests and teachers of the law and asks them, "Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?" They tell him, "In Bethlehem,

just as the prophet Micah said, Herod pretends to be interested in worshiping this newborn king." He tells the wise

men, "Go and search carefully for the child. When you find him, report back to me so I can go and worship him, too."

But Herod is lying. He doesn't want to worship Jesus. He wants to kill him. The wise men leave and follow the star until

it stops over the place where Jesus is. When they see him, they're overwhelmed with joy. They bow down and worship him,

this tiny baby. And they present him with gifts. Gold symbolizing royalty, frankincense used in worship,

symbolizing divinity, myrr used for burial, foreshadowing his death. These gifts weren't just expensive. They were

prophetic. But then God intervenes. He warns the wise men in a dream not to go back to Herod. So they return home by

another route. After they leave, an angel appears to Joseph in a dream and says, "Get up. Take the child and his

mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him." So

in the middle of the night, Joseph gets up, takes Mary and baby Jesus, and flees to Egypt. They become refugees,

homeless, running for their lives. And this too fulfills prophecy. In Hosea 11:1, God says, "Out of Egypt, I called

my son. What was originally written about Israel is now being fulfilled in Jesus, the true son of God." Meanwhile,

back in Judea, Herod realizes the wise men aren't coming back. He's furious. He feels outsmarted and humiliated. So, he

gives a horrifying order. Kill every boy in Bethlehem and the surrounding area who is 2 years old or younger. This

event is known as the massacre of the innocents and it's one of the darkest moments in the Bible. Innocent children

are slaughtered because of one man's fear and pride. Matthew writes, "A voice is heard in Rama weeping in great

mourning. Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted because they are no more." This too was

foretold in Jeremiah 31:15. After Herod dies, an angel appears to Joseph again and says, "Get up, take the child and

his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child's life are dead." So, Joseph takes

his family back. But when he hears that Herod's son is now ruling in Judea, he's afraid to go there. Instead, warned in

another dream, he settles in a town called Nazareth in the region of Galilee. And once again, this fulfills

what was spoken by the prophets. He will be called a Nazarene. From the very beginning, Jesus' life is

surrounded by danger, prophecy, and divine protection. And even in the chaos, God's plan is unfolding

perfectly. Chapter 3. Fast forwards about 30 years. Jesus is now a grown man. But before his

public ministry begins, someone else steps onto the scene to prepare the way. John the Baptist. John is a wild, bold,

fearless prophet living in the wilderness of Judea. He dresses in clothes made of camel hair, wears a

leather belt, and eats locusts and wild honey. He's not trying to fit in. He's not trying to be comfortable. He's on a

mission. And his message is urgent. Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Repent means to turn away

from sin, to change your mind, your heart, your direction. John is calling people back to God. And people respond.

From Jerusalem, Judea, and all around the Jordan River, crowds come out to hear him. They confess their sins and

John baptizes them in the river as a symbol of washing away the old life and starting fresh. But not everyone who

shows up is sincere. The Pharisees and Sadducees, the religious elite, the rulekeepers, the ones who look holy on

the outside, they come too. But John sees right through them. He calls them out, "You brood of vipers who warned you

to flee from the coming wrath, produce fruit in keeping with repentance, and do not think you can say to yourselves, we

have Abraham as our father. God can raise up children for Abraham from these stones." In other words, your heritage

doesn't save you. Your religion doesn't save you. Your heart does. John is saying, "Don't just talk about change,

live it." Then he says something even more powerful. I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me comes one

who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit

and fire. John knows his role. He's the opening act. He's the messenger. But the main event, that's Jesus. And then one

day, Jesus himself comes to John to be baptized. John is stunned. He says, "I need to be baptized by you and you're

coming to me." Jesus replies, "Let it be so." Now, it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness. Jesus

doesn't need to be baptized for sin. He never sinned. But he's identifying with humanity. He's stepping into our story.

He's showing us the way. So, John baptizes him. And as soon as Jesus comes up out of the water, something

incredible happens. The heavens open. The spirit of God descends like a dove and a light's on him. And a voice from

heaven says, "This is my son whom I love. With him I am well pleased. This is God the Father publicly declaring who

Jesus is. This is the Holy Spirit empowering him. This is the Trinity revealed. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

And this is the moment Jesus' public ministry begins. Chapter 4. Right after his baptism, after the heavens opened,

after the spirit descended, after God the Father declared, "This is my son." You'd think Jesus would immediately

start performing miracles and gathering crowds. That's not what happens. Instead, the spirit leads him into the

wilderness, not for rest, not for celebration, but to be tempted by the devil. Jesus fasts for 40 days and 40

nights. No food, just prayer, just communion with the father. By the end, he's physically weak. He's hungry. He's

vulnerable. And that's when Satan shows up. Now, understand this. Satan is not some cartoon character with a pitchfork.

He's a fallen angel, a deceiver, a liar, and he knows scripture. He's strategic. He's calculated. And he knows that if he

can get Jesus to fall, the entire plan of redemption falls apart. So he comes with three temptations. And each one is

designed to make Jesus doubt his identity, his mission, and his father. Temptation number one, turn stones into

bread. The devil says to Jesus, "If you are the son of God, tell these stones to become bread." Notice how he starts. If

you are the son of God, he's planting doubt. He's questioning what God the Father just declared at Jesus's baptism

and the temptation itself. It seems reasonable. Jesus is starving. He has the power to turn stones into bread. Why

not use it? But Jesus sees through it. This isn't just about food. It's about trust. Will Jesus use his divine power

for his own comfort? Or will he trust that God will provide? Jesus responds with scripture, it is written, man shall

not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. He's quoting Deuteronomy 8:3, reminding

himself and the devil that physical needs are not more important than obedience to God. Temptation CU jump

from the temple. The devil doesn't give up. He takes Jesus to the holy city, Jerusalem, and sets him on the highest

point of the temple. Then he says, "If you are the son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written, he will command

his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a

stone." Notice something dangerous here. Satan quotes scripture. He's twisting Psalm 91:112 to make it sound like God

would protect Jesus if he did something reckless. But Jesus isn't fooled. He responds, "It is also written," not put

the Lord your God to the test. He's quoting Deuteronomy 6:16. In other words, don't manipulate God. Don't test

his faithfulness by doing something foolish and expecting him to bail you out. Faith is not recklessness. Faith is

trust. Temptation number three, worship me and I'll give you the world. Finally, the devil takes Jesus to a very high

mountain and shows him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. He says, "All this I will give you if you

will bow down and worship me. This is the ultimate temptation. Satan is offering Jesus a shortcut. Jesus came to

reclaim the world, to restore what was broken, to defeat sin and death. And Satan is saying, "You can have it all

right now. No suffering, no cross, no pain. Just bow to me." But Jesus knows the truth. Worship belongs to God alone.

And the only way to truly save the world is through sacrifice, not compromise. So Jesus says, "Away from me, Satan, for it

is written," worship the Lord your God and serve him only. He's quoting Deuteronomy 6:13. And with that, the

devil leaves him. Angels come and attend to Jesus, caring for him after this intense spiritual battle. What this

teaches us, this moment is so important because it shows us that Jesus was tempted in every way we are. Yet, he did

not sin. He was hungry, tempted to meet his own needs outside of God's timing. He was challenged, tempted to test God's

protection. He was offered power, tempted to take the easy way out. But every time he responded with the word of

God. What this teaches us, this moment is so important because it shows us that Jesus was tempted in every way we are.

Yet, he did not sin. He was hungry, tempted to meet his own needs outside of God's timing. He was challenged, tempted

to test God's protection. He was offered power, tempted to take the easy way out. But every time he responded with the

word of God, and that's our weapon, too. When we're tempted, we don't fight with our feelings or our willpower. We fight

with truth, with scripture, with the promises of God. Jesus begins his ministry. After the temptation, Jesus

hears that John the Baptist has been arrested. So, he withdraws to Galilee and settles in Capernaum, a town by the

Sea of Galilee. And this too fulfills prophecy. Matthew quotes Isaiah 9:12. The people living in darkness have seen

a great light. On those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. Jesus begins to preach the same

message John did. Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near. And then he starts calling his disciples. He's

walking by the Sea of Galilee when he sees two brothers, Simon called Peter and Andrew, their fishermen, casting

their nets into the water. Jesus says to them, "Come follow me. I will send you out to fish for people." And

immediately, without hesitation, they drop their nets and follow him. A little farther on, he sees two more brothers,

James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They're in a boat with their father, mending their nets. Jesus calls them,

and they immediately leave the boat and their father, and follow him. These aren't scholars. They're not religious

leaders. They're ordinary men, fishermen, tax collectors, everyday people. But Jesus sees something in

them. He calls them and they respond. Jesus' fame spreads. From that moment on, Jesus travels throughout Galilee. He

teaches in synagogues. He preaches the good news of the kingdom. And he heals every disease and sickness among the

people. News about him spreads all over Syria. People bring him everyone who is sick. those suffering from various

diseases, those in severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, the paralyzed, and he heals them all.

Large crowds follow him from Galilee, the decapist, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. This is the

beginning. The ministry of Jesus, the teacher, the healer, the Messiah has officially started. If you are enjoying

this video, please give us a like and a heart emoji in the comment. Now, chapters 5, 6, and 7 contain what is

probably the most famous sermon Jesus ever gave, the sermon on the mount. Jesus sees the crowds following him. So,

he goes up on a mountain side and sits down. His disciples gather around him and he begins to teach. And what he

teaches is revolutionary. It challenges everything people thought they knew about righteousness, about God, about

how to live. This sermon is long, so let's walk through it section by section. Chapter 5 3-12. Jesus starts

with a series of blessings called the biatitudes. Each one flips the world's values upside down. He says, "Blessed

are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Those who recognize their need for God are the

ones who find him. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are those who are persecuted

because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. If the world hates you for following Jesus, you're in

good company. Then Jesus tells his disciples, "Rejoice and be glad when people insult you and persecute you

because of me, because great is your reward in heaven." This is not what people expected to hear. The world says,

"Blessed are the strong, the powerful, the winners." But Jesus says, "Blessed are the broken, the humble, the

merciful." Now, same chapter 5:13-16. Next, Jesus tells his followers who they are. You are the salt of the earth. Salt

preserves, it flavors, it makes things better. But if salt loses its saltiness, it's useless. You are the light of the

world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. You don't light a lamp and then cover it up. Jesus is saying, "You have

a purpose. You have influence. Don't hide it. Don't blend in. Shine. Let your light shine before others that they may

see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven. Your life is supposed to point people to God. Now Jesus talks

about the law. Jesus and the law. Same chapter 5:17-48. Then Jesus makes a bold statement. Do

not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.

He's not getting rid of the Old Testament. He's completing it. He's the fulfillment of everything it pointed to.

And then he raises the bar. He says on murder, "You have heard that it was said, you shall not murder. But I tell

you that anyone angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. It's not just about the act. It's about the

heart." On adultery, you have heard that it was said, "You shall not commit adultery."

But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Again,

it's not just outward behavior. It's inward purity. On divorce, Jesus tightens the standard saying that

divorce should only happen in cases of marital unfaithfulness. On oaths, do not swear an oath at all. All you need to

say is simply yes or no. Let your word be trustworthy. Don't hide behind religious language. On retaliation, you

have heard that it was said eye for eye and tooth for tooth. But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone

slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. This is radical. Jesus is saying, don't seek

revenge. Absorb the offense. Respond with grace. On loving your enemies, you have heard that it was said, love your

neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Why? That you

may be children of your father in heaven. He causes his son to rise on the evil and the good and sends rain on the

righteous and the unrighteous. God loves even his enemies. So should you. Jesus ends this section by saying, "Be

perfect, therefore, as your heavenly father is perfect. Not perfect in a legalistic sense, but complete, whole,

mature in love." In chapter 6, Jesus shifts focus to three core spiritual practices: giving, praying, and fasting.

And his message is simple. Don't do these things to be seen by people. Do them for God. Now on giving, same

chapter 6:4, be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be

seen by them. When you give to the needy, don't announce it with trumpets like the hypocrites do. But when you

give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret.

Then your father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. God sees and his approval is all that matters. And

what Jesus is talking about here is what we do the most nowadays. You see some giving to people and they film it or

video it and put on social media. You already let your right hand, which is the people Jesus is talking about to

know what you're doing and you've received your reward here on earth by how they praise you in the comments.

People shouldn't know that you are giving. That's what Jesus is saying here. Now on prayer, same chapter 65:15.

And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the

street corners to be seen by others. Prayer is not a performance. It's a conversation with God. But when you

pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your father who is unseen. Then your father who sees what is done

in secret will reward you. Some of us are guilty of this one. Some people will be praying and shouting so their

neighbor or anyone close to them can hear and Jesus is telling us not to do so. Then Jesus teaches them how to pray.

This is what we call the Lord's prayer. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be

done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our

debtors. And lead us not into temptation. Deliver us from the evil one. This prayer is a model. It teaches

us to honor God. Seek his kingdom. Trust him for daily needs. Ask for forgiveness. Extend forgiveness to

others. Request his protection. And Jesus emphasizes, "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you,

your heavenly father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your father will not forgive

your sins." Forgiveness is not optional. You know, some of us are guilty of this one as well. You see some people saying

they won't forgive you till they die. Just know that the moment you say that, your unseen father won't forgive you as

well. Now on fasting, same chapter 616:18. When you fast, do not look somber as the

hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Don't make a show of your spirituality.

But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face so that it will not be obvious to others that you are

fasting except to your father who is unseen and your father who sees what is done. in secret will reward you. Then

Jesus talks about money and worry. Same chapter 6 19:34. Jesus then teaches about where we place our trust. Do not

store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moths and vermin destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But

store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. You can't

serve two masters. You cannot serve both God and money. Then he addresses worry. Therefore, I tell you, do not worry

about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Look at the birds, God feeds them.

Look at the flowers, God clothe them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Worrying doesn't add a single hour

to your life. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Live in trust. live in the present. Live in dependence on God. Some of us are still living in our past and Jesus is

telling us here to leave that because it doesn't make us go forward or achieve what we want. Jesus has already informed

us about what we face today. Each day has its own worry and we do this so much that we carry yesterday's worry over

till tomorrow and none of that solves our problems. That's what Jesus is telling us here in chapter 7. Jesus

wraps up the sermon with practical piercing truths. Now on judging same chapter 7 verse 1-6 do not judge or you

too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others you will be judged and with the measure you use it will be

measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in

your own eye. Deal with your own sin before you point out someone else's. But he also warns do not give dogs what is

sacred. Do not throw your pearls to pigs. There's a time to speak truth and a time to walk away from those who

refuse to listen. Now on asking, same 7-12, ask and it will be given to you. Seek and you will find. Knock and the

door will be open to you. God is generous. He's not withholding. He's waiting for you to ask. Which of you, if

your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If we, being

imperfect, know how to give good gifts, how much more does God? So in everything, do to others what you would

have them do to you. For this sums up the law and the prophets. This is the golden rule, the foundation of how to

treat people. Number two, the narrow and wide gates. Same chapter 7:13 to 14. Enter through the narrow gate. For wide

is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and

narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Following Jesus isn't the easy path, but

it's the right one. Number three, a tree and its fruit. Same chapter 7 15-23. Watch out for false prophets. They come

to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. How do you recognize them? By their fruit, you will

recognize them. A good tree bears good fruit. A bad tree bears bad fruit. And Jesus warns, "Not everyone who says to

me,"Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my father who is in heaven."

It's not about religious words. It's about obedience. Number four, the wise and foolish builders. Same chapter 7

24-27. Jesus ends with a parable. Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine

and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams

rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house. Yet it did not fall because it had its foundation on the

rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built

his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell

with a great crash. Storms will come, trials will come, life will shake you. But if your life is built on Jesus, on

his teachings, his truth, his love, you will stand. Number five, the reaction. Same chapter 7:28-29.

When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching because he taught as one who

had authority and not as their teachers of the law. Jesus didn't quote other rabbis. He didn't rely on tradition. He

spoke with the authority of God himself, and the people knew it. Chapter 8. When power walks among men, Jesus has just

finished teaching thousands of people. The crowd is amazed by his words. But now they are about to see his power. As

Jesus comes down from the mountain, a man runs toward him. This man has leprosy. Leprosy was one of the worst

diseases at that time. People were afraid of it. If you had leprosy, you would be pushed out of the city. Nobody

will want to hug you. No family will want to be with you. No one is allowed to touch you because the disease is so

scary and dangerous to them. Then this man kneels before Jesus and says, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me

clean." He does not doubt Jesus' power because he has heard so much about him. He only wonders if Jesus cares. And then

Jesus did something shocking that made the crowd to wonder what kind of man is this and how he got his power. In fact,

there were a lot of murmurss around. He reaches out his hand. He touches him. No one touches a leper, but Jesus does. I

am willing, he says. Be clean. And immediately, boom. The disease left the man and was gone. Just like that, bum.

The untouchable man is touched by Jesus. The rejected is restored. And the crowd began to murmur. Some were happy, some

decided to follow Jesus that same day. While some were angry, and some were saying he did it on a day he's not

supposed to. Next, a Roman centurion comes to Jesus. Now, this is surprising. Romans were rulers. They were not Jews.

They were seen as enemies, but this officer is desperate. His servant is paralyzed and suffering badly. Jesus

says, "I will come and heal him." But the officer says something incredible. Lord, I do not deserve to have you come

under my roof. Just say the word and my servant will be healed. He explains that he understands authority when he gives a

command, "Soldiers obey." He believes Jesus has that kind of authority over sickness. Jesus is amazed. He turns to

the crowd and says, "I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith." Then Jesus says the word. And at that

exact moment, miles away and boom, the servant is healed. No touch, no visit, just a word. Later, Jesus and his

disciples get into a boat. Suddenly, a violent storm hits. The waves crash over the boat. The disciples are terrified.

Remember, some of them are fishermen. And they know storms, but this one feels deadly. Jesus is sleeping. They wake him

up, shouting, "Master, Lord, save us. We're going to die." And Jesus stands. He looked at them and asked where their

faith was at that time. You can imagine how scared they were. And Jesus welcomed them with one bombastic side eye. He

speaks to the wind. He speaks to the waves. Peace, be still. And instantly the storm stops. The sea becomes calm.

The disciples stare at him in fear and wonder. What kind of man is this? They whisper. Even the wind obeys him. Power

over darkness. When they arrive on the other side, two demon-possessed men come out from the tombs. They are violent. No

one can control them. They scream at Jesus. The demons inside them know exactly who he is. Have you come to

torture us before the time? And beg Jesus to send them to the pigs. Wow. So, I think we shouldn't be eating pigs

because of that. Jesus commands the demons to leave. They enter a herd of pigs. The pigs rush down a hill into the

water. The men were free. But instead of celebrating, the town's people are afraid. They ask Jesus to leave. When

power shows up, not everyone welcomes it. Jesus returns to his own town. Some men bring a paralyzed man lying on a

mat. They believe Jesus can heal him. Jesus sees their faith. But instead of saying, "Get up and walk," he says

something even more powerful. "Take heart, son. Your sins are forgiven." The religious teachers are angry. Only God

can forgive sins. They think. Jesus knows their thoughts. So he asks, "Which is easier? To say your sins are forgiven

or get up and walk?" Then he turns to the paralyzed man. Get up. Take your mat. Go home. And the man stands up. In

that moment, Jesus proves something. He does not just heal bodies. He heals souls. Now, the tax collector named

Matthew. As Jesus walks along, he sees a tax collector sitting at his booth. His name Matthew. Tax collectors were hated.

They often cheated people and worked for Rome. Jesus looks at him and says just two words, "Follow me." And Matthew gets

up and follows him. No argument, no delay. Later, Jesus eats at Matthew's house with other tax collectors and

sinners. The religious leaders complain, "Why does your teacher eat with sinners?" Jesus answers, "It is not the

healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. He did not come for perfection. He came for the broken. A synagogue leader comes

and kneels before Jesus, saying, "My daughter has just died, but come and put your hand on her and she will live." On

the way, a woman who has been bleeding for 12 years touches the edge of Jesus' cloak. She believes even that small

touch will heal her. And it does. Jesus turns and said, "Someone touched my clothes." He then saw her and say,

"Daughter, your faith has healed you." When Jesus reaches the house, people are crying. He says, "The girl is not dead,

but asleep. They laugh at him, but he goes inside, takes her hand, and she stands up." Death does not have the

final word. Now, something changes. Until now, Jesus has been doing the miracles. But now, he calls his 12

disciples. He gives them authority over unclean spirits. He gives them power to heal diseases. He sends them out. Go to

the lost sheep of Israel, he says. Preach this message. The kingdom of heaven is near. Heal the sick. Raise the

dead. Cleanse those with leprosy. Drive out demons. Freely you have received. Freely give. But then his voice becomes

serious. I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. He warns them. They will be arrested. They will be hated.

Families will turn against each other. Following Jesus is not easy. But then he says something powerful. Do not be

afraid. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them falls to the ground outside your father's care, and

even the very hairs on your head are all numbered. You are worth more than many sparrows. What happens when doubt enters

the story? What happens when people start questioning? When religious leaders grow angry? When cities refuse

to listen? Something shifts in chapter 11 to13. Now chapter 11, John the Baptist, the bold prophet who baptized

Jesus, is now in prison. The same man who shouted, "Prepare the way for the Lord," now sits in a dark cell. And from

that prison, he sends a message to Jesus. "Are you the one who was to come or should we expect someone else?" John

saw the spirit descend on Jesus. He heard God's voice from heaven. And yet, he is asking why? Because prison is

hard. Waiting is hard. Suffering is hard. Even strong believers can have moments of doubt. Jesus does not scold

him. He sends back this answer. Tell John what you hear and see. The blind receive sight. The lame walk. Those with

leprosy are cleansed. The deaf hear. The dead are raised. And good news is preached to the poor. Look at the

evidence. Look at what is happening. Then Jesus says something beautiful about John. Among those born of women,

there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist. Jesus honors him even in his doubt. Now to the cities that

refused to believe, Jesus begins to warn the cities where he performed many miracles. Corisen, Bethesda, Capernium.

They saw miracles. They heard truth, but they did not change. Jesus says, "If other wicked cities had seen these

miracles, they would have repented. Seeing is not always believing. Sometimes people see truth and still

reject it." Then Jesus says words that have comforted millions. Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I

will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart and

you will find rest for your souls. He is not offering riches. He is not offering fame. He is offering rest, rest for

tired hearts, rest for heavy minds, rest for souls that feel overwhelmed. Now in chapter 12, tension grows. One Sabbath

day, Jesus' disciples are hungry. They pick some grain to eat. The Pharisees, the strict religious leaders see this

and complain. It is unlawful, they say. They care deeply about rules. But they are missing the heart of God. Jesus

reminds them that God desires mercy, not sacrifice. Then in a synagogue, there is a man with a shriveled hand. Jesus asks

a question, "Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil?" They remain silent. Jesus heals the man. And at that

moment, something serious happens. The Pharisees begin plotting to kill him. Not because he hurt someone, but because

he healed someone and challenged their authority. Jesus was accused of evil here, but our bros Jay, that's what I

call him, continues healing people. But the Pharisees say something shocking. It is by the prince of demons that he

drives out demons. They accuse him of using evil power. Jesus responds calmly, "A kingdom divided against itself cannot

stand. If Satan is fighting Satan, his kingdom would fall." Then he warns them about something serious, rejecting the

work of God's spirit. This is not just misunderstanding. This is hard-hearted rejection. Jesus says, "Make a tree good

and its fruit will be good." In simple words, what is inside shows on the outside. He warns about empty words. He

warns about pretending to be good on the outside while being corrupt inside. God sees the heart. In chapter 13, now Jesus

changes how he teaches. He begins speaking in parables. Simple stories, deep meaning. Some will understand, some

will not. A farmer goes out to plant seeds. Some fall on a path, birds eat them. Some fall on rocky ground, they

grow fast but die quickly. Some fall among thorns and they are choked. Some fall on good soil. They grow and produce

a harvest. Jesus explains, "The seed is the message about God's kingdom. The soils are different hearts. Some people

hearts are hard like stone. Some are distracted, but some are ready. And when the heart is ready, the message grows."

Another story. A farmer plants good seed, but at night an enemy plants weeds. The workers ask, "Should we pull

out the weeds?" The farmer says, "No, let both grow until harvest. He uses mustard seeds now." And he said, "The

kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. It is tiny but it grows into a large tree. God's kingdom may seem small

at first but it will grow beyond imagination. And another one still Jesus talking here with the examples he gave

about the kingdom of God saying a man finds treasure hidden in a field. He sells everything he has to buy that

field. A merchant finds a pearl of great value. He sells everything to buy it. The message God's kingdom is worth

everything. Nothing compares to it. One of the chapters earlier told us that we will be accused of serving Jesus, but we

shouldn't be sad about and is happening today. Don't get tired. We are almost done. I will be fast about it now. I'm

also looking at the time. Chapter 14. King Herod hears about Jesus. People are saying Jesus is performing miracles

everywhere. Herod becomes afraid. He thinks this must be John the Baptist raised from the dead. So, Matthew

explains what happened to John. Herod had arrested Jon because Jon told him it was wrong to marry his brother's wife,

Herodiius. Jon spoke the truth and it made Herodiius angry. She wanted Jon dead. Herod himself did not want to kill

Jon at first because he feared the people since they believed Jon was a prophet. But he still kept Jon in

prison. On Herod's birthday, there was a celebration. Herodiius's daughter danced before everyone. Herod was so pleased

that he promised to give her anything she asked for. This girl after speaking with her mother she asked for the head

of John the Baptist on a platter. Herod felt trapped. He did not want to break his promise in front of his guests. See

whenever we pray for a child or want a child let's also add this prayer point that God should put his fears on them

because what this herodious request shocked him that he had to think twice. Even he himself

was scared to kill John. He had no choice. So he ordered Jon to be executed in prison. John's head was brought and

given to the girl and she gave it to her mother. John's disciples buried his body and told Jesus. When Jesus heard this,

he withdrew by boat to a lonely place. He wanted to be alone. Maybe he was grieving or maybe he was thinking that

how can they kill someone who has been preparing the way for me. I don't know. I'm just saying uh I can imagine what

might have been going through his mind. Or maybe he's thinking God could have stopped that. Maybe he was preparing,

but the crowds followed him on foot. When Jesus saw the large crowd, he had compassion on them. Even while grieving,

he cared for others. He healed their sick. Whoa. Uh, following Christ isn't easy, honestly. As evening came, the

disciples told Jesus to send the people away to buy food. There were about 5,000 men, not counting women and children.

That means the crowd could have been 10 to 15,000 people. Jesus said, "They do not need to go away. you give them

something to eat. The disciples had only five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus took the bread, looked up to heaven,

gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to the disciples to distribute. The food kept multiplying. Everyone ate and was

satisfied. Afterward, they collected 12 baskets full of leftovers. This miracle shows that Jesus does not only care

about spiritual needs, he also provides physical needs. And what seems small in human hands becomes more than enough in

his hands. After this, Jesus sent the disciples ahead in a boat while he dismissed the crowd. Then he went up a

mountain to pray alone. Late at night, while the disciples were far from land, the wind became strong and the waves

were rough. They struggled against the storm. Then they saw something walking toward them on the water. They were

terrified. They thought it was a ghost, but Jesus spoke, "Take courage. It is I, do not be afraid." Peter answered,

"Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you on the water." Jesus said, "Come." I laughed here while reading and making

this video because this Peter is something else. So Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on the water toward

Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became afraid. He began to sink and cried out, "Lord, save me." You can

imagine the fear in Peter when he realized. Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little

faith," he said. Why did you doubt? When they climbed into the boat, the wind stopped. The disciples worshiped him.

You know that kind of worship. And look in their mind. They might be saying, "This man is goated." So later they

said, "Truly, you are the son of God." They were beginning to understand. Now, chapter 15, religious leaders came from

Jerusalem to question Jesus. They asked why his disciples did not follow the traditional handwashing rituals before

eating. These were not hygiene rules. They were religious traditions added over time. Jesus answered by showing

their hypocrisy. He said they were breaking God's commands in order to keep their traditions. For example, some

people refused to help their parents financially by claiming their money was dedicated to God. Jesus said this made

their worship empty. He explained something important. It is not what goes into a person's mouth that makes them

unclean, but what comes out of their heart. Evil thoughts, lies, hatred, pride. These are what truly make a

person unclean. Later, Jesus traveled to a region where non-Jewish people lived. A Canaanite woman came crying out,

asking him to heal her demon-possessed daughter. At first, Jesus did not answer. The disciples wanted to send her

away. Jesus said he was sent first to the lost sheep of Israel. But the woman knelt and begged, "Lord, help me." Jesus

said, "It is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." This sounds harsh, but the woman

did not give up. "Yes, Lord," she said, "but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table. She

believed even a small piece of his power was enough." Did you see what happened there? H that woman didn't give up on

Jesus because she knew his power and worth. She knew who she was talking to. This is to tell you not to give up on

any small challenge or trial you're facing because you didn't see answers on time. You see how Jesus tested her

belief and faith by delaying her a little. And she didn't give up still. So my brothers and sisters, don't give up

on anything you facing and on what you want God to do for you. Let's continue. Jesus answered,"Woman, you have great

faith. Your request is granted." Her daughter was healed at that moment. Then Jesus healed many people again. The

blind, the crippled, the mute. The crowds were amazed. He fed another large crowd, 4,000 men plus women and children

with seven loaves and a few fish. Again, there were leftovers. The pattern is clear. They were rejected by their

leaders, but Christ welcomed them and fed them. Now, chapter 15. Oh, I'm sorry, chapter 16. The Pharisees and

Sadducees came together to test Jesus. They asked for a sign from heaven. Jesus told them they could read the weather by

looking at the sky, but they could not understand the spiritual signs happening right in front of them. He refused to

give them another sign except the sign of Jonah, pointing forward to his death and resurrection.

Later, Jesus warned his disciples about the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees. They thought he was talking

about bread, but he was speaking about their teaching and hypocrisy. Just as yeast spreads through dough, wrong

teaching spreads through people. Then Jesus asked his disciples a direct question. Who do people say the son of

man is? They answered with different opinions. John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah or another prophet. Then he

asked but who do you say I am? Simon Peter answered you are the Messiah, the son of the living God. Jesus said this

truth was revealed by God. He said Peter would play an important role in building his church. He also spoke about giving

authority and responsibility. Then for the first time clearly Jesus began to explain that he must go to Jerusalem,

suffer many things, be killed and be raised on the third day. Peter pulled him aside and said, "Never, Lord. This

shall never happen to you." Peter was thinking about victory without suffering. Jesus replied strongly, "Get

behind me, Satan. You are a stumbling block to me." Then he told all his disciples, "If anyone wants to follow

him, they must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. Whoever tries to save their life will lose it,

but whoever loses their life for his sake will find it." Following Jesus means surrender, not control.

Chapter 17. Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain by themselves. While they were there, something

extraordinary happened. Jesus's appearance changed before them. His face shone like the sun and his clothes

became bright like light. This was not a trick of light. It was a revealing of who he truly is. For a moment, the glory

that was usually hidden became visible. Then Moses and Elijah appeared talking with Jesus. Moses represented the law.

Elijah represented the prophets. This moment showed that everything written in the law and the prophets was pointing to

Jesus. See Peter here again. Peter overwhelmed suggested building three shelters. one for Jesus, one for Moses,

and one for Elijah. He did not fully understand what he was seeing. He was trying to respond to something far

greater than himself. While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This

is my son whom I love. With him, I am well pleased. Listen to him." The disciples fell face down in fear.

Jesus touched them and said, "Get up. Do not be afraid." When they looked up, they saw only Jesus. As they came down

the mountain, Jesus told them not to tell anyone what they had seen until after he had risen from the dead. The

disciples still struggled to understand what rising from the dead meant. When they returned to the crowd, a man

approached Jesus and knelt before him. His son suffered from violent seizures. The man had brought the boy to the

disciples, but they could not heal him. Jesus expressed sorrow over the people's lack of faith. He rebuked the demon, and

the boy was healed instantly. Later, the disciples asked why they could not drive it out. Jesus explained that it was

because of their little faith. Faith even as small as a mustard seed can move mountains when it is truly placed in

God. Again, Jesus told them he would be delivered into human hands, killed, and on the third day raised to life. The

disciples were filled with grief. They still could not fully accept that suffering was part of his mission. Even

if it's me, I won't accept. Like, how can a powerful person like him suffer? Chapter 18. The disciples began arguing

about something else. Who was the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Jesus called a little child and had the child

stand among them. He said, "Unless they changed and became like little children, they would never enter the kingdom of

heaven. Whoever humbles themselves like a child is the greatest." In that culture, children had no status or

power. Jesus was teaching that greatness in God's kingdom is not about position, but humility. He warned strongly about

causing others, especially little ones, to stumble in faith. Leading someone into sin is serious. God cares deeply

about those who are vulnerable. Jesus told a short story about a shepherd with 100 sheep. If one wanders away, the

shepherd leaves the 99 to search for the one lost sheep. When he finds it, he rejoices more over that one than the

others who never wandered. This shows God's heart. He seeks the lost. Jesus then gave guidance about handling

conflict between believers, speaking privately first, then involving others if necessary. The goal is always

restoration, not humiliation. Peter then asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins

against me up to seven times?" Seven sounded generous. Jesus answered, "Not seven times, but 77 times." In other

words, forgiveness is not about counting. Jesus told a parable. A king wanted to settle accounts. One servant

owed him an enormous amount, a debt impossible to repay. The servant begged for patience. The king had mercy and

canceled the debt completely. But that same servant then found a fellow servant who owed him a small amount. He demanded

payment and had him thrown into prison when he could not pay. When the king heard about this, he was angry. He said,

"Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you? The message is clear. Those who receive

great mercy must give mercy. Chapter 19. Jesus traveled to the region of Judea. Large crowds followed him and he healed

them. The Pharisees came again to test him asking about divorce. They were trying to trap him in a debate. Jesus

answered by going back to the beginning to creation. He explained that marriage was meant to be a lifelong union.

Hardness of heart is what led to separation. He raised the standard beyond legal arguments to God's original

design. People brought little children to Jesus so he could place his hands on them and pray for them. The disciples

tried to stop them. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven

belongs to such as these." Again, he shows that the kingdom belongs to the humble and dependent. Then a rich young

man came and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" Jesus first reminded him of the

commandments, "Do not murder, do not steal, honor your father and mother, love your neighbor." The young man said

he had kept all these since childhood. Jesus looked at him and said, "If you want to be perfect, go sell your

possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come follow me." The young man went away

sad because he had great wealth. Jesus explained how hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Not because

money itself is evil, but because wealth can hold the heart captive. The disciples were shocked. They asked, "Who

then can be saved?" Jesus replied, "With man, this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible." Salvation is

not earned by effort. It is made possible by God. Now, chapter 20. Don't worry, we have eight more to go. So, in

chapter 20, Jesus told a parable about a landowner who hired workers at different times of the day, early morning, midday,

afternoon, and even late in the day. At evening, he paid them all the same wage. Those who worked all day complained. It

did not seem fair. But the landowner said, "Didn't you agree to work for this wage? I am not being unfair. Am I not

allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me?" The point is about grace. God's

generosity is not measured by human comparison. Some come early in life, some come late. The gift is still the

same. Jesus then spoke again about what awaited him in Jerusalem. betrayal, condemnation, mocking, flogging,

crucifixion, and resurrection on the third day. He described it plainly now. Yet the disciples still struggled. The

mother of James and John came asking that her son sit at Jesus's right and left in his kingdom. Jesus explained

they did not understand what they were asking. True greatness is not about position. It is about service. Whoever

wants to become great among you must be your servant. For the Son of Man did not come to be served on all, but to serve

and to give his life as a ransom for many. As they left Jericho, two blind men called out, "Lord, son of David,

have mercy on us." The crowd tried to silence them. They shouted louder. Jesus stopped and asked what they wanted. They

said, "Lord, we want our sight." He had compassion and touched their eyes. Immediately they received sight and

followed him. Physical blindness was healed, but spiritual blindness in many others remained. Next, everything moves

toward Jerusalem. Next is chapter 21. As they approached Jerusalem, they came to Bethage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus

sent two disciples ahead with specific instructions. They would find a donkey tied there with her colt beside her.

They were to untie them and bring them. If anyone asked why, they were to say, "The Lord needs them." This happened to

fulfill prophecy that Israel's king would come gentle and riding on a donkey, not on a waror. He was not

coming as a military conqueror, but as a humble king. The disciples brought the donkey and placed their cloaks on it.

Jesus sat on it and rode into Jerusalem. Crowds spread their cloaks on the road. Others cut branches from trees and laid

them down. They shouted, "Hosana to the son of David. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord." They were

welcoming him as the Messiah. The whole city was stirred. People asked, "Who is this?" The crowds answered, "This is

Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee." But many still did not understand what kind of king he truly

was. Jesus entered the temple courts. What he saw there made him act. People were buying and selling inside the

temple area. Money changers were exchanging coins at unfair rates. Merchants were turning a place of prayer

into a marketplace. Jesus overturned the tables and drove them out. It is written, he said, "My house will be

called a house of prayer, but you are making it a den of robbers." The blind and the lame came to him in the temple,

and he healed them there. and children were shouting praises, calling him the son of David. The chief priests and

teachers of the law were angry. They asked if he heard what the children were saying. "Yes," Jesus replied, reminding

them that even children can recognize truth when leaders refuse to. The next morning, as Jesus returned to the city,

he was hungry. He saw a fig tree by the road. It had leaves but no fruit. He said to it, "May you never bear fruit

again." Immediately, the tree withered. This was not about hunger. The fig tree symbolized outward appearance without

real fruit. Just as the tree looked alive but had no fruit. Many leaders looked religious but had no true

righteousness. The disciples were amazed. Jesus explained that faith in God without doubt has power. When Jesus

entered the temple again, the religious leaders questioned him by what authority are you doing these things? Jesus

answered with a question about John the Baptist's authority whether it was from heaven or from men. They refused to

answer because they feared the crowd. So Jesus did not answer their question directly. He then told parables exposing

their hearts. A man had two sons. He told the first to work in the vineyard. The son said no but later changed his

mind and went. The second son said yes but did not go. Which one did the father's will? The leaders answered

correctly? The first. Jesus explained that tax collectors and prostitutes were entering God's kingdom ahead of them

because they repented. while the leaders refused to believe. Then he told another story about tenants who rented a

vineyard. When the owner sent servants to collect fruit, the tenants beat and killed them. Finally, he sent his son,

thinking they would respect him. Instead, they killed him too, hoping to take his inheritance. The leaders

understood that this story was about them. God had sent prophets and they rejected them. Now, he had sent his son.

They wanted to arrest Jesus, but they were afraid of the crowd. The conflict was now open and clear. In chapter 22,

Jesus told another parable. He said, "A king prepared a wedding banquet for his son. He sent servants to invite the

guests, but the invited guests refused to come. Some ignored the invitation. Others mistreated and killed the

servants. The king punished them and then told his servants to invite anyone they could find, both good and bad, so

that the wedding hall would be filled. This showed that those who first rejected God's invitation would be

replaced by others willing to accept it. But in the story, one man came without wedding clothes. He had accepted the

invitation but did not respect it. He was removed. The message is that accepting the kingdom requires a true

response, not just outward attendance. The Pharisees then tried to trap Jesus with political questions. They asked

whether it was right to pay taxes to Caesar. If he said yes, some Jews would be angry. If he said no, he could be

accused of rebellion. Jesus asked for a coin. So after Jesus had asked for a coin, he then said, "Whose image is

this?" "Caesa's," they replied. "Then give back to Caesar what is Caesars's and to God what is God's?" The coin

carried Caesar's image. Humans carry God's image. Earthly authority has limits, but ultimate loyalty belongs to

God. The Sadducees who did not believe in resurrection asked about a woman who had been married to seven brothers. At

the resurrection, they asked whose wife will she be? Jesus explained that in the resurrection, people will not marry as

they do now. He corrected their misunderstanding of scripture and affirmed that God is the God of the

living, not the dead. A teacher of the law then asked, "Which commandment is the greatest?" Jesus answered, "Love the

Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind, and the second is like it. Love your

neighbor as yourself." All the law and the prophets hang on these two commands. And Jesus asked them a question about

the Messiah, how David could call his own descendant Lord. They could not answer. From that day on, no one dared

ask him any more questions. In chapter 23, Jesus now spoke openly about the teachers of the law and the Pharisees.

He told the crowds to obey what they teach from Moses's law, but not to follow their example. They do not

practice what they preach. They placed heavy burdens on others but would not lift a finger to help. They loved public

honor, important seats, and respectful titles. Jesus warned against seeking religious status. True greatness is

humility. Then he spoke strong words directly to the religious leaders. He called them hypocrites, meaning actors

who pretend. They shut the door of the kingdom in people's faces. They made long prayers for show. They focused on

small details of rules while neglecting justice, mercy, and faithfulness. He compared them to whitewashed tombs,

clean and beautiful on the outside, but full of decay inside. They claimed they would never have killed the prophet, yet

they were planning to kill him. Jesus expressed sorrow over Jerusalem. How often I have longed to gather your

children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. The rejection was not because

God was unwilling, but because they were. The decision to kill him was becoming firm. Next comes his final

teaching about the future and the end. Now chapter 24, I made a separate video of chapter 24 alone. I will link to this

video. So chapter 24, Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came to him pointing out the

massive stones and buildings. The temple in Jerusalem was magnificent. It was the center of Jewish worship and identity.

To the disciples, it looked permanent and untouchable. Jesus said something shocking. Do you see all these things?

Truly, I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another. Everyone will be thrown down. This was hard to