What is the message of Matthew 9?

Answer 1

The verses for reference:Matthew 5:1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 5:2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 5:7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

*** see related question "What is the Sermon on the Mount?"

Thoughts:The principles contained in the Sermon on the Mount, especially what is called 'the Beatitudes' (meaning 'the blessings'), verses 3 to 11, are well known and appreciated by Christians and non-Christians alike who usually take them as beautiful and meaningful and encouraging teachings.

It is interesting to note that there is a lot said about persecution which the disciples, who were the ones directly addressed by the message, were to suffer in the future. Many were to be killed for the faith just like their master.

***The Beatitudes can also be found in Luke 6: 20-49***

Answer 2

The New Testament, Matthew, CH 5, Verse 1: "And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him."

Like any other verse, it may be written differently, due to the reason being if it's a Children's bible or something like that, but they all mean the same thing! :)

Answer 3

Matthew 22:1-14 is often called the parable of the King's Son.

The message here is probably that we need to show more respect for God, even though he is not present with us. In the parable the King made a marriage for his son, and send forth his servants to call them that were bidden to come to the wedding, and they wouldn't come. This could be interpreted as God calling us to do something that he wants us to do, like honoring his son, and us not wanting to, and choosing to do something else. The servants could be likened to the prophets, who warn us to repent and listen to God, but we still don't.

Further in the parable it gets worse. Because the guests didn't listen to the first servants, he sends more, and instead of coming, the guests actually KILL the servants. ... At which point the king gathers his armies, and kills the murderers and burns their city.

Then the king sends servants out to bring people to the wedding. The guests that should have come are not coming (they are now dead after killing and being killed), and so the servants are urged to find anyone at all that will come, and invite them.

This part of the parable perhaps shows us that the stronger we get in our rejection of God, the stronger he will get in his rejection of us. If we actually go so far as to kill his prophets, we will suffer in return. The second part about bidding random people to the wedding feast is probably about how God invites his followers to come to him, but many worship God in name only, and won't actually come when called. So, God instead extends his invitation to anyone at all that will actually listen to him, whether they have been previously chosen by him or not... he welcomes them all into his church, wherever they were before, and offers them what he has prepared.

The last part of the parable talks about someone at the wedding not having a wedding garment, and kicking him out. This could reference Satan, but it could also indicate that anyone that does come to God's feast has to prepare themselves. You can't just walk into the wedding dirty... you have to repent, be baptized, and do all those things that prepare you to be in the presence of God.

Matthew Henry says:

"The provision made for perishing souls in the gospel, is represented by a royal feast made by a king, with eastern liberality, on the marriage of his son. Our merciful God has not only provided food, but a royal feast, for the perishing souls of his rebellious creatures. There is enough and to spare, of every thing that can add to our present comfort and everlasting happiness, in the salvation of his Son Jesus Christ.

"The guests first invited were the Jews. When the prophets of the Old Testament prevailed not, nor John the Baptist, nor Christ himself, who told them that the kingdom of God was at hand, the apostles and ministers of the gospel were sent, after Christ's resurrection, to tell them it was come, and to persuade them to accept the offer.

"The reason why sinners come not to Christ and salvation by him, is, not because they cannot, but because they will not. Making light of Christ, and of the great salvation wrought out by him, is the damning sin of the world. They were careless. Multitudes perish for ever through mere carelessness, who show no direct aversion, but are careless as to their souls.

"Also the business and profit of worldly employments hinder many in closing with their Saviour. Both farmers and merchants must be diligent; but whatever we have of the world in our hands, our care must be to keep it out of our hearts, lest it come between us and Christ.

"The utter ruin coming upon the Jewish church and nation, is here represented. Persecution of Christ's faithful ministers fills up the measure of guilt of any people. The offer of Christ and salvation to the Gentiles was not expected; it was such a surprise as it would be to wayfaring men, to be invited to a royal wedding-feast.

"The design of the gospel is to gather souls to Christ; all the children of God scattered abroad, John x. 16; xi. 52. The case of hypocrites is represented by the guest that had not on a wedding-garment. It concerns all to prepare for the scrutiny; and those, and those only, who put on the Lord Jesus, who have a Christian temper of mind, who live by faith in Christ, and to whom he is all in all, have the wedding-garment. The imputed righteousness of Christ, and the sanctification of the Spirit, are both alike necessary.

"No man has the wedding-garment by nature, or can form it for himself. The day is coming, when hypocrites will be called to account for all their persumptuous intruding into gospel ordinances, and usurpation of gospel privileges. Take him away. Those that walk unworthy of Christianity, forfeit all the happiness they presumptuously claimed.

"Our Saviour here passes out of the parable into that which it teaches. Hypocrites go by the light of the gospel itself down to utter darkness. Many are called to the wedding-feast, that is, to salvation, but few have the wedding-garment, the righteousness of Christ, the sanctification of the Spirit. Then let us examine ourselves whether we are in the faith, and seek to be approved by the King." (Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary: Matt.22:1-14)

Answer 4

Chapters 8 and 9 are mainly devoted to the narration of a series of miracles performed by Jesus. It is by means of them that the Lord reveals his omnipotence.

By a mere touch of the hand (Mat_8:3, Mat_8:15; Mat_9:29) he heals immediately and completely. In fact such a touch is not even needed (Mat_8:8, Mat_8:13). His power to heal extends not only to man's body but comprises also his soul (Mat_9:2). He not only delivers from physical illness; he also drives out demons (Mat_8:16, Mat_8:28 ff.; Mat_9:32-33). In fact, there is no limit to his power to restore (Mat_8:16; Mat_9:35). He even stills the storm (Mat_8:26) and raises the dead (Mat_9:25).

Not only does he by means of these marvelous works reveal his power, also his infinite love. He carries men's diseases by taking their infirmities upon himself . His tender compassion, implied already in Mat_8:17 and Mat_9:13, receives its fullest expression in Mat_9:36. His sympathy overleaps the boundaries of race and nationality (Mat_8:10-12). He is a friend of publicans and sinners (Mat_9:10).

Those who would follow him must do so without any reservation, the lesson which the two aspirants (Mat_8:19-22) had not learned, but Matthew had taken to heart (Mat_9:9). Though as concerns man's weak and sinful nature discipleship implies painful self-denial, nevertheless for those who are experiencing the grace of renewal, be it only in its initial stage-think of Christ's disciples, "men of little faith (Mat_8:26)-close association with the Lord means joy. Why then should they observe man-made fasts (Mat_9:15)?

Matthew draws a sharp contrast between a. the hatred toward the Lord shown in increasing measure by the Pharisees (Mat_9:3, Mat_9:11, Mat_9:34) and b. the love of the Savior. The latter is moved with compassion when, on beholding approaching multitudes, he realizes that their Pharisaic leaders, always majoring on minors (Mat_23:23), have in reality left their charges as sheep without a shepherd (Mat_9:36).

In view of this, Jesus says to his disciples, "The harvest (is) plentiful, but the laborers (are) few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to thrust out laborers into his harvest."

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Well done to the above answer, however may I put the answer in lesser detail but none the less a short answer to your question. " Jesus forgives sins, heals a paralytic, and calls Matthew-He eats with sinners; a woman is healed by touching his garments; and he raises Jairus' daughter to life-He opens blind eyes, casts out a devil, and preaches the gospel". By faith miracles happen.

Respectfully.