Matthew 23, Seven Woes.

Matthew 23

In spite of this command of Jesus the Roman Catholic Priests are referred to as “Father”, and the Pope himself is referred to as “Papa”, and there are many  are called “teacher”, including me, having been Sunday School teacher.

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Three biblical herbs that make food delicious and healthier to eat.

Matthew 21, the triumphant entry, cleansing the Temple, the withered fig tree, the two sons, the tenants.

Matthew 21

The fig tree is a symbol of Israel.

 

Matthew 18, the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven, the lost sheep, church discipline, the unmerciful servant.

Matthew 18

Ten thousand talents is about equal to 33 tons of gold or more than a billion dollars.

One hundred denarii is about one hundred days of work at minimum pay.

Matthew 16, the demand for a sign, the sign of Jonah, Peter’s confession of Christ, Jesus predicts his death.

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Peter’s confession is the rock upon which Christ will build his church. Notice the Greek ” will be having been” bound in heaven, which means that which is already done in heaven counts in building His church.

This last phrase probably refers to the Transfiguration occurring six days later. (Next chapter)