Matthew 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Keener is professor of new testament at asbury theological seminary, wilmore, kentucky. John the baptist, his preaching, manner of life, and baptism. Study matthew 3 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He denounces the judgments of god against the impenitent, matthew 3. In those days came john the baptist, preaching in the wilderness of judaea. Matthew 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The slaughter of the infants and innocent suffering. And he entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. Gospel of matthew 3 commentary new testament matthew. Commentary on matthew this commentary on matthews gospel completes the coverage of the threeyear lectionary of sunday gospel readings. Jesus asapersonhadagenesis,hewasgeneratedbymaryashis. Verses 16 after malachi there was no prophet until john the baptist came.
Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 3 and more. Matthew was the first to write down an account of the life and ministry of jesus christ. John baptists discourse with his disciples concerning christ, upon occasion of his coming into the neighbourhood where john was, in which he fairly and faithfully resigns all his honour and interest to him. The focus of this chapter is on the preaching of john the baptist and the baptism of jesus for the first time since matthew 1. Matthew 3 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This passage opens on john the baptist preaching in the wilderness in the region of judea.
The design of his baptism, and that of christ, matthew 3. Matthew 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A voice of one crying in the desert, prepare ye the way of the lord, make straight his paths. But john and jesus were close in age, and would be close friends. Matthew 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament. The gospel of matthew it was the testimony of the fathers of the church, dating from as early as the beginning of the second century ad, that st. Ifthebookreferstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea could be that this is a gospel whichfocusesuponthenatureofjesus. The context chapter 3 opens with john the baptist preaching repentance and baptizing in the wilderness of judea 3. So they watched him closely, whether he would heal him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to. John 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
I have tried to write the commentary in such a way that it does not suppose knowledge of the earlier commentaries on mark and luke. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Matthew 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. An entire lesson would represent something taught in a sunday school or group bible study. The end of a lesson will have a portion called summary and application. A voice of one crying out in the desert, prepare the way of the lord, make straight his paths. You will find it helpful to listen to the audios as you read the texts below matthew chapter 1 matthew chapter 2 matthew chapter 3 matthew chapter 4 matthew chapter 5 matthew chapter 6 matthew chapter 7 matthew chapter 8 matthew chapter 9 matthew chapter 10 matthew chapter 11 matthew chapter 12 matthew chapter matthew chapter 14.
Free bible commentary and bible guide on matthew in simple. In those days, in the time appointed of the father for the beginning of the gospel, when the fulness of time was come, which was often thus spoken of in the old testament, in those days. David guzik commentary on matthew 3, where the ministry of john the baptist is introduced, and jesus is witnessed to be the son of god. Matthews introduction to jesus public ministry does not end with the stories of jesus childhood.
In those daysof christs secluded life at nazareth, where the last chapter left him. After all, the first two chapters of matthew narrate events which happened to and around jesus. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. This is he that was spoken of in the beginning of that part of the prophecy of esaias, which is mostly evangelical, and which points at gospeltimes and gospelgrace. He is the author of many other books, including the gospel of matthew. Matthew 2 ended with jesus family settling down in nazareth, shortly after the death of herod the great matthew 2. The pharisees laid their chief stress on outward observances, neglecting the weightier matters of the moral law, and the spiritual meaning of their legal ceremonies. Fr michael mullins lectures in scripture in st patricks college, maynooth. Gospel of matthew summary the life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. He was a kinsman of jesusa cousin, perhapsor an uncle luke 1. John the baptizer is a colorful prophetic figure who introduces the story of jesus in all four gospels. John the baptist took his place on stage just before jesus birth.
This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Again this commentary on matthew gospel is a thorough and scholarly, but written in a readable style. He dresses like elijah, and he sounds like isaiah or amos. As we pointed out in lesson 2 of this series, matthew refers to the old testament scriptures four times in chapter 2. After malachi there was no prophet until john the baptist came.
Matthew chapter 3 summary and what god wants from us duration. The name of the author, matthew, is listed in all lists of apostles at the seventh or eighth place matthew 10. John baptists discourse with his disciples concerning christ, upon occasion of his coming into the neighbourhood where john was ver. Introduction matthew presents the student of scripture with several interpretive problems in the second chapter of his gospel. The text of matthews gospel is now generally viewed as greek original, and not as a translation. In the king james version of the bible the text reads. He has already produced commentaries on the gospels of john and mark. There are other figures which shall be noted in this chapter. John had spoken about judgement and a powerful messiah matthew 3. This is jesus first public act and thus unquestionably important in the gospel narrative.
So many show up that jesus needs a ship waiting for a quick getaway, just in case the crowd overwhelms them. Matthew with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Christogenea on talkshoe, may 6 th 2011, matthew chapter 4, program notes. Then john gave in to him 16 and when jesus had been baptised. Matthew 1, new international version niv the bible app. He is but a child in the travels from bethlehem to egypt and finally nazareth. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. Luke emphasizes johns importance by devoting most of his first chapter to johns birth and the relationship between the families of john and. The person that john was talking about means the messiah. Chapter 3 digression 1 john and isaiah 40 chapter 4 digression 2 the wilderness temptations chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 digression 3 judge not chapter 8 digression 4 let the dead bury their dead digression 5 legion and the gadarene pigs chapter 9 digression 6 the table manners of jesus chapter 10 digression 7 matthew 10. Matthew 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
Matthew 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. And were baptized of him in jordan, confessing their sins. A sociorhetorical commentary and the gospel of john. Yet later chapters in this gospel warn matthews audience that they can also become like these pharisees if they are not careful 24. Relatedwordsoccur often in the genealogies people begat gk. And yet jesus baptism is requisite according to matthew. There are many figures of speech in the holy scriptures, and a proper understanding of them is necessary to a true understanding of gods word. At the start of this chapter, concerning the baptism of john, begins the gospel.
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