February 9, 2026
“Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Where will you have us prepare for you to eat the Passover?’” (Matthew 26:17 ESV). Matthew wrote to a Jewish audience to show that Jesus is the promised Messiah, and in this verse he carefully described Jesus’ last supper within the
February 8, 2026
“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne” (Matthew 25:31 ESV). Matthew recorded Jesus’ words to His disciples as part of the Olivet Discourse, spoken shortly before the crucifixion, to prepare them for the future consummation of God’s redemptive plan.
February 5, 2026
“So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.” (Matthew 24:15–16 ESV). Matthew recorded Jesus speaking to His disciples on the Mount of Olives about future events surrounding Jerusalem, the
February 2, 2026
“But Jesus answered them, ‘You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God.’” (Matthew 22:29 ESV). Matthew wrote to show that Jesus is the promised Messiah and authoritative teacher of God’s truth. In this passage, he recorded a confrontation between Jesus and the Sadducees, a Jewish religious sect that was
February 1, 2026
“Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the Scriptures: “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes”?’” (Matthew 21:42 ESV). Matthew wrote to a primarily Jewish audience to present Jesus as the promised Messiah and rightful King. In this
January 30, 2026
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard” (Matthew 20:1 ESV). Matthew recorded Jesus telling His disciples this parable to explain what the kingdom of heaven is like. Using the familiar image of a landowner hiring workers for
January 26, 2026
“But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man will certainly suffer at their hands” (Matthew 17:12 ESV) This conversation took place as Jesus and His inner circle, Peter, James, and John, descended from the Mount
January 25, 2026
“Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom” (Matthew 16:28 ESV). Matthew recorded Jesus’ startling declaration to His followers that some would not “taste death” before seeing His kingdom. Writing primarily to a Jewish audience, the author
January 24, 2026
“Jesus said to them, ‘Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’” (Matthew 16:6 ESV). Matthew recorded that Jesus spoke these words to His disciples after a confrontation with the Pharisees and Sadducees. At first, the disciples misunderstood Him, thinking He was referring to literal bread because they had forgotten to bring
January 23, 2026
“He answered, ‘Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up.’” (Matthew 15:13 ESV). Matthew recorded that Jesus spoke these words after the Pharisees were offended by His teaching that true defilement comes from the heart, not from ignoring man-made traditions. The disciples had warned Jesus about the Pharisees’ reaction, likely