45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Matthew Chapter Nine: I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
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Isaiah 9:6 KJV“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son, is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
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Overview of The Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel of Matthew was written by the apostle Matthew, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. Matthew was a former tax collector, called by Jesus to follow Him. His Gospel is believed to have been written between 50-70 AD, and it is the first book in the New Testament, even though it may not have been the first Gospel written. Matthew’s account emphasizes that Jesus is the promised Messiah and King, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies.
Matthew’s Gospel begins with a genealogy that traces Jesus’ lineage back to Abraham and King David, highlighting Jesus’ royal and Jewish heritage. It then moves into the story of Jesus’ miraculous birth, His baptism by John the Baptist, and the start of His ministry.
Mary and her husband Joseph were both from the lineage of King David. Matthew 1:17 “So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations, and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations, and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.” Matthew tells of a prophetic word that told of Jesus’ birth.
Matthew 1:23 “Behold, a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” It is interesting to note that Joseph wanted to divorce Mary quietly because of her pregnancy. But an angel came to him and verified that Mary was pregnant by the Holy Ghost. Therefore, Joseph stayed married to Mary and did not consummate the marriage until Jesus Christ was born.
Note: Jesus Christ is a name translated in the English versions. It is accepted by God. For this purpose these studies are on the English speaking version. Philippians 2:9 KJV “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above every name:” There are many names people call Jesus but it is only one name to be saved by. If you mispronounce other names (thinking that is the original name) then you are not calling on the Lord.
It is known that what we pronounce today is not the way it was pronounced then. Develop a personal relationship with the Lord and you will know he answers to the name name Jesus Christ (the blood sacrifice). He is the God of the living. Psalms 100:3 KJV 3 Know ye that the Lord He is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
The Gospel of Matthew is known for including many of Jesus’ key teachings, such as the Sermon on the Mount, where He teaches about love, humility, prayer, and the Kingdom of God. Throughout the Gospel, Jesus performs miracles, heals the sick, and casts out demons, showing His divine authority.
Matthew also places a strong emphasis on Jesus’ role as a teacher and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. He frequently references the Scriptures to show how Jesus’ life and mission align with what was foretold about the Messiah. The Gospel also includes Jesus’ parables, teachings on discipleship, and warnings about the final judgment.
The story of Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and resurrection is the heart of the Gospel. Matthew ends with the Great Commission, where Jesus commands His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, spreading the message of salvation.
In summary, the Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah, the fulfillment of God’s promises, and the King of all nations, whose life, death, and resurrection bring salvation to the world.
Note From Editor: The name “Jesus Christ” is an English translation, and it is accepted by God. Philippians 2:9 KJV says, “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.” People call Jesus by many praise names, but only one name is called upon for salvation by English speaking people and that is Jesus Christ. If you mispronounce other names thinking they are the original, you might not be calling on the Lord.
Language has changed over time, but when you have a personal relationship with Jesus, you will know that the name Jesus Christ, the Savior is accepted by God. The Holy spirit bears witness. Jesus gave His life for us. Psalm 100:3 reminds us, “Know ye that the Lord, He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.”
45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Matthew Chapter Nine: I will have mercy not sacrifice
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OVERVIEW OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER NINE
Matthew Chapter 9 reveals the power and authority of Jesus over sin, sickness, death, and evil spirits. Throughout this chapter, we see Jesus perform miraculous healings, call a sinner to discipleship, and teach important lessons about faith, forgiveness, and the need for laborers to help with God’s work. This chapter emphasizes that faith in Jesus is essential for miracles to happen, and it also highlights His compassion for those who are lost and in need of spiritual guidance.
Jesus Forgives Sins and Heals the Paralyzed Man: A paralyzed man was brought to Jesus, and seeing the faith of those who brought him, Jesus said, “Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.” Some sicknesses are related to sin, and Jesus has the authority to forgive sins. To prove His authority, Jesus then said to the man, “Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house,” and the man was healed. Matthew 9:6 KJV “But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.”
Note: This shows that Jesus has the power both to heal sickness and to forgive sins.
Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners: Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him, and Matthew immediately obeyed. Jesus then ate with publicans and sinners, which upset the Pharisees. Jesus responded, “They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick… for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Note: Jesus shows mercy to those who are spiritually sick, offering them repentance and healing.
The Power of Jesus to Raise the Dead: A ruler asked Jesus to help his daughter, who was said to be dead. When Jesus arrived, He said, “The maid is not dead, but sleepeth.” The crowd mocked Him, but Jesus took the girl’s hand, and she rose from the dead, making Him famous throughout the region.
The Woman Healed by Touching Jesus’ Garment: A woman who had been suffering from an issue of blood for 12 years touched Jesus’ garment, believing she would be healed. Jesus felt power leave His body and said, “Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole.” The woman was healed instantly.
Note: This teaches that faith in Jesus can bring about miraculous healing.
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men: Two blind men asked Jesus to heal them. Jesus asked if they believed He could do it, and they said, “Yes, Lord.” Jesus then touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith be it unto you,” and their sight was restored.
Note: Jesus requires faith for His healing miracles to take place.
Jesus Casts Out a Demon from a Mute Man: Jesus encountered a man who could not speak because he was possessed by a demon. Jesus cast out the demon, and the man spoke. This miracle amazed everyone because such a thing had never been seen before. Matthew 9: 32-33 KJV 32As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. Jesus cast out the devils and the man spoke. No one had seen this before and this miracle made Jesus famous throughout the region.
Note: Jesus demonstrated His power over evil spirits, showing that nothing is impossible for Him.
Jesus’ Compassion and Call for Laborers: Jesus saw the multitudes of people and had compassion on them because they were lost and without spiritual direction, like sheep without a shepherd. He told His disciples, “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9: 36-38 KJV 36But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; 38Pray ye, therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest. Note: Jesus is telling his followers and believers to pray for what they need in doing the Lord’s work.
Note: Jesus encourages His followers to pray for more workers to help spread the gospel and meet the spiritual needs of the people.
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Time: 35 minutes to complete lesson: 20 minutes to read the entire post and take the interactive quiz, additional 15 minutes to view video resource and comment on social media.
Objectives for Chapter Nine -The Gospel of Matthew. What you will learn:
A. Understand the connection between some sicknesses and sin, and how Jesus has the power to forgive sins.
B. Learn about Jesus’ call to Matthew, a tax collector, to become one of His disciples.
C. Explore why Jesus chose to sit and eat with publicans and sinners, and the lesson He taught through this action.
D. Understand why Jesus’ disciples did not fast while He was with them, and the significance of fasting in that context.
E. Learn about Jesus’ power to raise people from the dead, as demonstrated through the resurrection of the ruler’s daughter.
F. Discover how a woman was healed by touching the hem of Jesus’ garment, and the role faith played in her healing.
G. Identify the condition of faith that Jesus requires for a healing miracle to take place.
H. Examine the unprecedented miracle Jesus performed by casting out a demon and restoring speech to a mute man.
I. Understand Jesus’ instruction to His disciples to pray for more laborers to help guide and care for the lost.
Outline for Chapter Nine of the Gospel of Matthew
1. Jesus heals one sick of palsy.
2. Jesus calls Matthew to discipleship.
3. Jesus eats with publicans and sinners.
4. Justifies his disciples in not fasting.
5. A ruler entreats Jesus to revive his dead daughter.
6. Jesus heals an issue of blood.
7. Jesus gives sight to two blind men.
8. Jesus heals a dumb man possessed by a devil.
9. Jesus has compassion for the multitude.
Reflection and Discussion: Something to think about.
Matthew 9: 36-38 KJV 36But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; 38Pray ye, therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.
Being kind, talking, and listening (conversation) to people help others get through tough times. Some people don’t have anyone to talk to but do not show or tell it. This is common among seniors. Are you participating as a laborer in the harvest? Do you help and protect the motherless and fatherless using the word of God? Do you help seniors or widows in any way?
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Resources For This Lesson
Click here for the King James Bible version in the text (pdf), mobile viewing on the web (KJV), YouTube audio, and video Chapter 9 (total 13 min.) Part One, Part Two and Part Three.
See “Chapter Nine Highlights” below for scriptures and help with the quiz. If needed, refresh the screen to retake the quiz.
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1. You will learn that some sicknesses are related to sin. Jesus has the power to forgive sins. Matthew 9: 1-6 KJV
1And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.
2And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
3And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
4And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
5For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
6But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
2. Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector at customs, to discipleship. Matthew 9: 7-9 KJV
7And he arose and departed to his house.
8But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
9And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
3. You will learn why Jesus sat with publicans and sinners. Matthew 9: 10-13 KJV
10And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
11And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?
12But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
13But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
4. You will learn why the disciples did not fast. It was a custom for righteous people and leaders to fast. Matthew 9:14-17KJV
14Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?
15And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
16No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
17Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.
5. You will learn that Jesus has the power to raise people from the dead. Matthew 9: 18-19, 23-26 KJV
18While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
19And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.
23And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,
24He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
25But when the people were put forth, he went in and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
26And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.
6. You will learn why a woman was healed with just one touch of Jesus’ garment. Matthew 9: 19-22 KJV
19And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples. 20And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him and touched the hem of his garment: 21For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. 22But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
7. You will learn a condition Jesus requires for a healing miracle when he heals two blind men. Matthew 9:27-30 KJV
27And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.
28And when he came into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.
29Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
30And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.
8. You will learn about the miracle Jesus performed that the people had never seen before. Matthew 9:31-35 KJV
31But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.
32As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.
33And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marveled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.
34But the Pharisees said He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.
35And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
9. You will learn what Jesus told the disciples to pray for because the people needed help. Matthew 9: 35-38 KJV
35And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
36But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few;
38Pray ye, therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.
Interactive Quiz
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#1. How did Jesus demonstrate that he had the power to forgive sin?
#2. Who did Jesus call from custom to “follow him”.
#3. Jesus sat with publicans and sinners, why?
#4. It was a custom for righteous people and leaders to fast. Why didn’t the disciples fast?
#5. When Jesus was asked to help a ruler’s daughter who was dead, what did he say?
#6. A woman was healed with just one touch of Jesus’ garment. What did he say to her?
#7. Jesus takes faith in him to heal very seriously. He healed two blind men but first asked if they believed heal them? They said Yes, Lord. What did he say to them?
#8. What was the miracle Jesus did that the people had never seen before. It made the Pharisees accuse Jesus of working for the devil?
#9. What did Jesus tell the disciples to pray for because a lot of people needed help?
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Call to salvation:
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.
