Matthew 9
The Traditions of Judaism
The disciples of John the Baptist questioned Jesus as to why He and His disciples were not fasting as they and the Pharisees were doing (vv. 14-15)? Jesus compared His conduct to that of a King having a wedding banquet. He said that at a wedding people are happy and eating and not mourning …
The Need For Laborers
As Jesus continued to travel, two blind men followed Him and acknowledge Him as the Son of David (vv. 27-31). We are not told why these men were blind, but blindness was prevalent in the Mideast in that day. These men were persistent as they followed Him into the house where He was …
Reaching Sinners and Tax Collectors
When Jesus returned to Capernaum (v. 1), four men carrying a paralyzed man on a mat were unable to get to him because of the density of the crowd. They resorted to lowering him through the roof to where Jesus was. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the crippled man, “Don’t worry, your …