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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Overview of the Gospel of Matthew
Matthew’s name means “Gift of the Lord”, a tax collector who left everything to follow Jesus Christ as an apostle (disciple). His former name was Levi, the tax collector. Matthew wrote the Gospel of Matthew. He wrote it for people who converted from Judaism. This Gospel demonstrates that Jesus Christ is the King and Messiah of Israel. His works support that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of all of the old testament prophecies of the coming of the Messiah.
“This book describes Jesus’s genealogy, his miraculous birth and childhood, his baptism and temptation, his ministry of healing and preaching, and finally his crucifixion and resurrection. The resurrected Jesus commissions his Apostles to “go and make disciples of all nations.” Source: Retrieved from the internet on 11/16/2021 from The New World Encyclopedia. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Gospel_of_Matthew
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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
Some sicknesses are related to sin. Jesus has the power to forgive sins. Matthew 9:2 “And, 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.” 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.”
Jesus calls Matthew a tax collector to discipleship. Jesus told Matthew to “follow me” and he did. Jesus sat with sinners and ate with them. Matthew 9:11 “And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?” Matthew 9:12-13KJV 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.
The disciples did not fast. It was a custom for righteous people and leaders to fast. Jesus explains that they did not need to fast because he is with them. His spirit with power is with them and is sufficient. You will learn that Jesus has the power to raise people from the dead as he resurrected with a touch the ruler’s daughter.
Jesus went to a ruler’s house to see his daughter whom everyone said was dead. Jesus said she was not dead. Matthew 9:24 “He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.” He touched her hand and she rose. Jesus became famous all abroad.
A woman was healed with just one touch of Jesus’ garment from an issue of blood that she had for 12 years. Jesus noticed the power that left his body when his garment was touched. She admitted to touching him for healing. Matthew 9:22 KJV “But 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.”
Jesus requires faith in him for a healing miracle to take place. Two blind men asked Jesus to heal them. He asked them did they think he could do it. They replied, Yes, Lord. Matthew 9:29 “Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.”
The miracle Jesus performed that 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.
Jesus told the disciples to pray for laborers because the people needed help. 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.
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TIME: 45 MINUTES TO COMPLETE LESSON: 30 MINUTES TO READ THE ENTIRE POST AND TAKE THE INTERACTIVE QUIZ, ADDITIONAL 15 MINUTES TO READ THE BIBLE CHAPTER.
Objectives for Chapter Nine -The Gospel of Matthew. What you will learn:
1. You will learn that some sicknesses are related to sin. Jesus has the power to forgive sins.
2. Jesus calls Matthew a tax collector to discipleship.
3. You will learn why Jesus sat with publicans and sinners.
4. You will learn why the disciples did not fast. It was a custom for righteous people and leaders to fast.
5. You will learn that Jesus has the power to raise people from the dead.
6. You will learn why a woman was healed with just one touch of Jesus’ garment.
7. You will learn a condition Jesus requires for a healing miracle.
8. You will learn about the miracle Jesus performed that had never been seen before.
9. You will learn what Jesus told the disciples to pray for because the people needed help.
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.
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Reflection question:
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.
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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.
