As with the rest of matthew it seems clear that matthew is adapting what appears in mark. Theupperroomdiscoursejohn1416and the olivet prophecy. May, 2016 come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and i will give you rest. Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and i will give you rest.
Matthew 28 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and i will give you rest. Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. Consequently verse one makes it clear that the genealogy of jesus can be traced directly back to abraham through david the king. Bible verse of the day bible verse of the day and whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the lord jesus, giving thanks to god the father through him. An angel from heaven arrives, accompanied by a great earthquake, and rolls back the stone.
Then follows the stubborn resistance to christs preaching in cities highly favored to receive his. The gospel of matthew, chapters 2728, bible study outline. Criticism of the gospel narratives in their various accounts of the angels is well known, being founded on the fact that matthew mentions one angel seated, luke mentions two standing, and john tells of two seated. The simplicity of jesuss promise is both striking and refreshing.
Matthew 28 covers the same material as mark 16, luke 24, and john 20 in the other gospels. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and i will give you rest. In the very next verse jesus invites us to take his yoke, and a yoke is a work implement. Come unto me christ having signified, that the knowledge of god, and the mysteries of grace, are only to be come at through him. I did want to point out however that it teaches that jesus is the son of abraham.
Unusually the material not from mark most closely matches the gospel of john, unlike the rest of the gospel where nonmarkan material is often matched in luke. Now while they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened. Verse 5 and the angel answered and said unto the women, fear not ye. The only difference is, that in this passage the sphere, in its worldwide compass and its universality of objects, is more fully.
As new covenant israel, we now know that the fulfillment of the sabbath is jesus, who is both lord of the sabbath luke 6. Now viewing scripture range from the book of matthew chapter 11. These differences do not discredit the scriptures, but simply suggest that the four accounts were written independently rather. Apr 16, 2017 in john, mary magdalene comes to the tomb alone john 20. What did jesus mean by i will give you rest in matthew 11. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for i am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is the product of almost sixtyfive years of. The resurrection of christ declared by an angel to the two marys at the sepulchre, matthew 28. The living word of god chapter 23 chapter 24 digression 22. The doctrine of the immortality or indestructibility of the soul is often based on this text, although jesus plainly says that we should fear god who is able to destroy the soul. Matthew 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Delivered sunday, may 7, 2006 at bethany bible church. On this day did he who is the light of the world, shine out of the darkness of. This chapter covers the events around the resurrection of jesus and ends with the great commission. The context begins with the disappointing breakdown of john the baptists faith verses 23 and the peoples discontent with both johns solemn message and christs more joyous one verses 1619. As a story, the stage is now set for a marvelous event.
Without the resurrection, we are wasting our time being christians. Matthew 28 is the twentyeighth and final chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament. We are no longer required to keep the old testament sabbath laws acts 15. Jun 28, 20 as new covenant israel, we now know that the fulfillment of the sabbath is jesus, who is both lord of the sabbath luke 6. The fact of the resurrection is the most important aspect of the gospel of matthew. The hopefulness of the father and son chapter 22 digression 20. In it the lord summarizes the invitation to discipleship that characterized his earthly ministry, but to understand the invitation of this passage, we need to understand the background. Matthew 11 provides an interesting example of christs thankfulness and praise. Jesus invites all weary sinners to come to him and find rest for the soul.
Jesus claims all authority from god as risen lord and savior see 11. On the first day of the first week god commanded the light to shine out of darkness. He commissions the disciples to go and make disciples for the kingdom just as they have been made disciples of this jesus the messiah the word make disciples occurs only here and at. But for now we will skip down to verse 18 and pick up the story there. The disciples come here at the direction of jesus, and they respond to him in worship in the midst of doubt it is telling that the same two words, doubt and worship, occur in association only here and in the story of the disciples in the boat, 14. Other books and media buy the book hard copy email the author. In the foregoing chapters, we saw the captain of our salvation engaged with the powers of darkness, attacked by them, and vigorously attacking them. The watch go into the city, and report to the chief priests what had taken place, matthew 28. He was speaking about the way they had hidden the true meaning of the old testament. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for i am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. The resurrection has taken place already, while the tomb was sealed. The earthquake takes place, and the angel rolls back the stone.
Lay aside the weight of restless work desiring god. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. They are commissioned to announce this to the disciples, matthew 28. What did jesus mean by i will give you rest in matthew. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew. You remember those bitter words of the book of ecclesiastes, where the preacher. Matthew 27 28, bible study 2014, james moriello, pastor, firm foundation christian church, woonsocket, ri 2 consistent with the generational curse on those who were alive when messiah came matthew 23. One of the most beloved passages in the new testament is matthew 11. I could easily write many books and large volumes upon these matters, but that. Verses 18 christ rose the third day after his death.
In john, mary magdalene comes to the tomb alone john 20. God reveals himself and declares his glory to us through the life, works, and words of jesus of nazareth as he opens our minds by his holy spirit. Luke agrees that mary magdalene and mary the mother of james were there, but he has joanna and the other women with them present as well luke 24. Moses asked to see the visible glory of god, and he proclaimed his name verbally.
And the son of man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over to the gentiles to be. Verse by verse commentary on the gospel of matthew by duncan heaster. Jesus has risen after the sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, mary magdalene and the other mary went to look at the tomb. Some scholars thus believe that the authors of matthew. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for i am gentle and humble in. An equally correct way to read this verse is the following. Matthew 2728, bible study 2014, james moriello, pastor, firm foundation christian church, woonsocket, ri 2 consistent with the generational curse on those who were alive when messiah came matthew 23. An angel of the lord had rolled away the stone and sat upon it st.
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. To confirm this, he showed of what a great deal of knowledge and. We might expect jesus to rise and come out of the tomb as lazarus does in john 11. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry. Mar 23, 2008 the earthquake takes place, and the angel rolls back the stone. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Christ gave his life the greek word psuche as a ransom for mankind mark 10. Here was large money given to the soldiers for advancing that which they knew to be a lie, yet many grudge a little money for advancing what they know to be the truth. Matthew 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The resurrection of jesus each of the four gospels includes an account of the resurrection, and there are differences among the accounts. To confirm this, he showed of what a great deal of knowledge and wealth men may make themselves masters. In mark, she is accompanied by mary the mother of james and by salome mark 16. Notes for matthew chapter 28 page 1 of 6 introduction the resurrection the most important fact in the bible 1. Volume 3 international critical commentary davies, w. Jesus is saying, if you want to see the mind and nature of god, if you want to see his attitudes, look at me. They go, and are met by christ himself who promises to meet the disciples in galilee, matthew 28. Matthew 11 commentary maclarens expositions of holy scripture. The context makes this clear, for the earlier verses describe the.
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