Hearing with Faith

Matthew 1 is essentially a genealogy of Jesus Christ, tracing His lineage back to Abraham and highlighting significant figures in His family tree. The chapter begins with a list of Jesus' ancestors, from Abraham to King David, and then ends with a list of descendants from David to Joseph, who was seen as the adoptive father of Jesus.

Matthew 2 describes the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, including the visit of the wise men, King Herod's attempt to kill the infant Jesus, and Joseph's flight to Egypt with his family. The chapter also highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah, including His birth in Bethlehem. It emphasizes the importance of worshiping Jesus as the Savior

Matthew chapter 3 describes the ministry of John the Baptist, who is described as a messenger sent by God to prepare the way for Jesus Christ. John preaches a message of repentance and baptizes those who come to Him, while warning of the coming judgment of God. He encounters the Pharisees and Sadducees, who come to be baptized but are rebuked by John for their lack of true repentan

Matthew 4 describes the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness by Satan after He had fasted for 40 days and nights. Satan tempts Jesus three times, first to turn stones into bread, then to throw Himself off the pinnacle of the temple to prove that he is the Son of God, and finally to worship him in exchange for all the kingdoms of the world. After each temptation, Jesus resists Sata

Matthew 5 is a chapter in the Bible that contains the Sermon on the Mount, which is a collection of teachings and sayings of Jesus. In this chapter, Jesus discusses a range of topics such as the Beatitudes, fulfilling the law, anger and reconciliation, adultery and divorce, oaths, loving one's enemies, giving to the needy, prayer and fasting, and the importance of storing up treasu

Matthew 6 includes more of Jesus teachings from the sermon on the mount. Some key themes include giving to the needy, prayer, forgiveness, and trusting in God. Jesus emphasizes the importance of not doing good deeds to impress others but rather to honor God. He also encourages his followers to trust in God for their daily needs and to focus on one day at a time rather than worrying

Matthew 7 mainly talks about the importance of not judging others, as we will be judged by the same standard we use to judge others. It also encourages us to ask for what we need, seek God with a persistent and sincere heart, and do to others what we would have them do to us. Additionally, it warns against false prophets and urges us to build our lives on a foundation of faith that

Matthew 8 recounts several miracles performed by Jesus. These include the healing of a leper, the healing of a centurion's servant, the calming of a storm, and the casting out of demons from two men. The chapter also includes Jesus' declaration that "Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head," indicating His itinerant lifestyle. Overall,

Matthew 9 shares a series of miraculous healings and teachings by Jesus. In the chapter, Jesus performs such acts as healing a paralyzed man, raising a dead girl to life, and healing a woman who had been suffering from bleeding for 12 years. He also engages in disagreements with some Pharisees over his authority to perform these miracles and ultimately promotes a message of forgive

Matthew 10 describes Jesus Christ's instructions to His disciples as they embark on their first mission to preach the Gospel. In this chapter, Jesus gives them specific guidelines for their journey, instructing them to preach to the lost sheep of Israel, to avoid bringing money or provisions, and to rely on the hospitality of those who receive them. He also warns them of the potent