Hopefully, now that i have finished moving i will be able to post a bit more regularly again. A bible professors recent blog post taking aim at the popular understanding that the phrase least of these which is mentioned in matthew 25. Our lord still has in view the prophecy of daniel da 12. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to egypt until god gives them the green light to return home. This last section is the judgment on the sheep and the goats. Christ shall come, not only in the glory of his father, but in his own glory, as mediator. M any people today emphasize the importance of caring for the poor by reminding us that jesus warned us we would be judged by how we treat the least of these jesus brothers 25.
The lords teaching on the final judgment challenges every disciple of jesus to be a harbinger of gods kingdom in a broken world. The setting is the temple, and the time is early holy weekbetween palm sunday and holy thursday. Satan has angels that serve him, possibly alluded to in dan. Matthew 25 mixes the metaphors of its darkness in matt. In chapter 23, jesus denounces the scribes and pharisees and laments. Read his fascinating brief biography henry alford and phil johnsons related commentsp. Shutterstock denny burk, professor of biblical studies at boyce college in louisville, kentucky, most cert.
Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5. Read matthew 25 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. These three parables examine the procedure and preparation required to enter heaven according to american theologian jason hood, writing in the journal. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 25 and more.
The parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise, and five foolish, matthew 25. This and the following parable are in matthew alone. The context chapters 2325 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech in this gospel. We are bound in the bundle of the living under the care of the lord your god 1 samuel 25. World wide study bible matthew 25 christian classics. Other forerunner commentary entries containing matthew 25. Of course, he does not want us to be so softhearted that we become an easy mark for those who would take advantage of us, but he does want us to develop a keen sense of discernment that. The greek word talanton was first used for a unit of weight probably about 3040 kg. In the context of the parable the least of these refers to those who are most needy among jesus brothersa reference most likely to jesus disciples and by extension all believers.
There is a judgment to come, in which every man shall be sentenced to a state of everlasting happiness, or misery. Henry alford 18101871 the new testament for english readers matthew commentary. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for christ the king. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Christ shall come, not only in the glory of his father, but in his own glory, as. This principle is the basis of christian charity, as of all christian morality. The horrors and torments of hell are so far beyond human vocabulary and finite conceptions that the bible used the most vivid imagery possible. The most important aspect of his judgment will be the opening of the book of life. The sheep will have their names written there rev 20.
Matthew 25 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Matthew 25 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The prominence given to it shows that real faith in christ must manifest itself in such christian charity. Study matthew 25 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to. Unto one of these least or, these the least of my brethren, ye did it unto me. The religious authorities were unhappy about jesus before the triumphal entry on palm sunday 21. The words are true, in different degrees of intensity, in proportion as the. The life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. The disciples have asked some questions about the end of the age, and jesus answers in matthew 2425. Matthew 25 seven woes to the scribes and pharisees 23 then jesus t said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 u the scribes and the pharisees v sit on moses seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, w but not the works they do. Love is the primary indication of the presences of the spirit of god in the heart.
We come now to the final section of christs olivet discourse. Study matthew 25 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Understanding the least of these my brothers in matthew. One of the mostoften misunderstood bible passages comes from matthew 25. Elsewhere in the bible, how we treat the poor does speak of how we treat the lord prov 19. The necessity of being constantly prepared to appear before god, matthew 25. What is the meaning of the least of these in matthew 25. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Holy textures, understanding the bible in its own time and in ours, matthew 25. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took. Inasmuch as ye have done it to these my brethren, to the least, to one of. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Matthew 25 new international version niv the parable of the ten virgins. Matthew 25 then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten.
The sheep are commended for their great compassion for those. Birdgeway bible commentary boxs commentaries on selected books lapides commentary. It is remarkable that in this passage the unsaved refer to christ as lord, giving support to the interpretation which refers this entire judgment scene to the church only. This was his farewell sermon of caution, as that, jn. When we show pity, compassion, and kindness to those in difficult straits, we are practicing the merciful attitude that god expects each of his children to exhibit at all times. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. Matthew 25, the twentyfifth chapter of the gospel of matthew, consists of three parables of jesus. One of the interpretations ive read of these verses connects the people being taken in 4041 to the wicked people whom the flood waters took in verse 39. Matthew 25, new international version niv the bible app. Thenat the time referred to at the close of the preceding chapter, the time of the lords second coming to reward his faithful servants and take vengeance on the faithless. The manner in which god shall deal with the righteous and the wicked in the judgment of the great day, vv. Matthew 25 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Commentaries large print bible bible search bible dictionaries books of the bible.
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