Matthew 9:1-17 ... forgiving sins 9:1 And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. 2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins... Continue Reading →

Matthew 8:23-24 ... bay of Pigs 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. The typical ship of that day used for fishing commercially would have been 26.5 feet long, 7.5 ft wide and 4.5 ft deep. It took 5 men to operate and could hold 15 passengers. 24 And, behold, there... Continue Reading →

Matthew 8:18-22 ... burying the dead 18 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. 19 And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air... Continue Reading →

Matthew 8:5-13 ... authority and faith 5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. 7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. 8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not... Continue Reading →

Matthew 8:1-4 .... restoration 8:1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was... Continue Reading →

Matthew 7:12-23 .. the straight and narrow 12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law (Torah) and the prophets. (repeated warnings) 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth... Continue Reading →

Matthew 5:14-20 ...Torah = Light 14 Ye are the light (one who illuminates the truth) of the world. A city (multitude) that is set (on course) on an hill (lifted above the plain) cannot be hid. (concealed) 15 Neither do men light a candle (create a portable source of illumination of the truth), and put it under... Continue Reading →

Matthew 4:18-25... Things are getting salty 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers* of men. G231 ἁλιεύς halieus [ha-liy-efs'] n. a... Continue Reading →

Matthew 3:1-11 ... Setting the record straight 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias (Isaiah), saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare... Continue Reading →