And particularly at the time in which christ shall come to judge the. It also was written to convince the jews that jesus christ was indeed their longawaited messiah. Its purpose is to say as exactly as possible what the writers of the scriptures meant, and to say it simply, expanding where necessary for a clear understanding by the modern reader. This was his farewell sermon of caution, as that, john 14.
He began the chapter with a story or parable about ten virgins. While matthew did not sign his own name to his gospel, the early church uniformly attested to the apostles authorship of the book. Aug 04, 2007 reading the word of god online from the living bible online. Book of matthew overview insight for living ministries. As early as ad 140, a christian named papias wrote that matthew had compiled the sayings of the lord in hebrew presumably before matthew translated them into greek for a larger audience. Matthew 25 new international version niv the parable of the ten virgins. Matthew chapter 15 from the living bible prewebsites. Towards the close of the former chapter, our lord specially required steward to be wise, matthew 24. 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. This parable, like the others, indicates that the lords coming will distinguish one group of people from another compare matthew 24.
Matthew 25 niv the parable of the ten virgins at bible. To accomplish his purpose matthew also emphasizes jesus davidic lineage see recipients, p. However, those who have concluded that both matthew and luke drew extensively from marks gospel date it later after the gospel of mark had been in circulation for a period of time. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The book of matthew is the first of the synoptic gospels and it was written to reveal the lord jesus as the messiah, the king of the jews, from the line of david. Matthew chapters 128 audio video bible alexander scourby kjv matthew 25 independent fundamental baptist preaching kjv only. Matthew 25, the twentyfifth chapter of the gospel of matthew, consists of three parables of jesus. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of matthew, chapter 25 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school. Then shall the kingdom of heaven the state of jews and professing christiansthe state of the visible church at the time of the destruction of jerusalem, and in the day of judgment. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of matthew, chapter 25 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Matthew 25 new living translation nlt parable of the ten bridesmaids.
Matthew 25 nlt parable of the ten bridesmaids bible gateway. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. The living bible is a paraphrase of the old and new testaments. These three parables examine the procedure and preparation required to enter heaven according to american theologian jason hood, writing in the journal. Living stream ministry publishes the works of watchman nee and witness lee, providing the authoritative and definitive collections of treasures from these two servants of the lord jesus christ. These are all of the chapters of the book of matthew. Matthew 25 niv the parable of the ten virgins at bible gateway. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. Matthew chapter 25 verse by verse bible commentary. Lifestudy of matthew by witness lee living stream ministry. One of the most fundamental ways that people miss the mark in interpreting the gospels is that they think that it is describing the day of judgment for all of humanity at the end of the world when in reality it is describing the judgment of gods. The manner in which god shall deal with the righteous and the wicked in the judgment of the great day, vv.
Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing. Reflect on the context of chapter 25 within the gospel of matthew, study the three parts of matthew 25, focus more closely on elements of matthew 25. Used by permission of tyndale house publishers, inc. Swindolls living insights bible commentaries with his combination of rocksolid scholarship and storyteller imagery and passion, chuck swindoll has a gift for making gods word make sense. By 1997, 40 million copies of the living bible had been. Matthew even finds the history of gods people in the ot recapitulated in some aspects of jesus life see, e. Matthew 25 bible study presbyterian mission agency. Matthew 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying gods word to life today. Matthew bible book with full chapters new living translation. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of matthew in the bible new living translation. Matthew 25 nlt parable of the ten bridesmaids bible. Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns.
These three parables examine the procedure and preparation required to enter heaven. One of jesus most significant parables regarding work is set in the context of investments matt. The one group enters in with our lord, to enjoy fellowship with him. Matthew chapter 25 king james version kjv alexander. Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee. May 19, 2018 matthew chapters 128 audio video bible alexander scourby kjv matthew 25 independent fundamental baptist preaching kjv only duration. The way the material is arranged reveals an artistic touch. Here we are in matthew chapter 25 summary, and the lord jesus is teaching. The writings of watchman nee and witness lee focus on the enjoyment of the divine life, which all the believers possess, and on the building up of the. 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.
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. The living bible was the bestselling book in the u. At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Matthew 25 niv bible at that time the kingdom of heaven. Living stream ministry retains full on all these materials and hopes that our visitors will respect this. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. The living bible was a bestseller in the early 1970s, largely due to the accessibility of its modern language, which made passages understandable to those with weak reading skills, or no previous background in bible study.
Featuring maps, timelines, personal stories, holy land images, and most of all, versebyverse explanations of bible books, swindolls living insights is a. The necessity of being constantly prepared to appear before god, matthew 25. The parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise, and five foolish, matthew 25. According to american theologian jason hood, writing in the journal of biblical literature, chapters 23 to 25 of the gospel of matthew the fifth discourse. Then herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. Ten wedding attendants took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Matthew 25 then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. My thinking, although still very similar to before, is that chapter 25 in the gospel of matthew has to do the day of judgment by god. Matthew 25 tlb the kingdom of heaven can be bible gateway. Holy bible, new living translation 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by tyndale house foundation. His lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant. Apr 10, 2005 therefore stay alert, because you do not know the day or the hour matthew 25. It is not the treatment of all the wretched and unfortunate of earth that shall make up the burden of the christians duty though that must be allowed as desirable, but the treatment of these my brethren, as christ expressed it, that determines destiny see matthew 25.
Quiz over matthew chapter 25 based on the study of that chapter. My original thinking for chapter 25 of the gospel of matthew was that the overall theme hidden in the parables and stories was that it was about eternal life and inheriting the kingdom of god. Downloading this material, even for personal use, is prohibited. Ten virgins had lamps and needed oil to light the lamps as they waited for the bridegroom.