Jesus is Rejected in His Hometown Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58(NIV) 53 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed...
Parables of the Treasures, Pearls & Nets Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52(NIV) 36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He...
Seeds and Weeds Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43(NIV) 24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the...
The Parable of the Four Soils Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23(NIV) 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the...
Jesus Speaks About the Sign of Jonah Scripture: Matthew 12:38-45(NIV) 38 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” 39 He answered, “A wicked and adulterous...
Crowds from Everywhere Follow Jesus Scripture: Matthew 12:15-37(NIV) 15 Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill. 16 He warned them not to tell others about him. 17 This was to...
The Heart of the Matter Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14(NIV) 1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. 2 When the Pharisees saw this, they said...
Unrepentant Hearts and Tired Souls Scripture: Matthew 11:20-30(NIV) 20 Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you...
Jesus Describes the Identity of John the Baptist Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19(NIV) 1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. 2 When John, who was in prison...
Jesus Warns His Disciples of Persecution Scripture: Matthew 10:16-42(NIV) 16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17 Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the...