Illustrations from Matthew
407 illustrations referencing Matthew
When Justice - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a mirror reflecting truth, justice requires obey to see {result}.
The Beatitudes: Kingdom Values in an Upside-Down World - Story
A story related to this content The Beatitudes present a radical reversal of worldly values. Jesus begins His most famous sermon by declaring blessed those whom the world considers cursed: the poor, ...
Lessons from Justice - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content In seasons of change, we see how justice provides clarity to those who love.
The Power of Peace - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Just as a tree rooted deep, peace teaches us that obedience leads to blessing.
The Example of Self-control - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The example of Mark shows that self-control is not about perfection but about love.
When Gentleness - Story
A story related to this content The story of Paul illustrates how gentleness transforms lives through grace.
Believer's Baptism and Church Autonomy - Story
A story related to this content Baptist distinctives center on biblical authority and individual responsibility before God. The Ethiopian eunuch's question epitomizes Baptist conviction: 'What can stand in the way of my being baptized?...
The Power of Peace - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content In seasons of waiting, we see how peace provides freedom to those who act.
Beyond Words: The Prayer of Silence and Presence - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Western Christianity has largely forgotten the prayer of silence, reducing prayer to speaking rather than listening, requesting rather than receiving, activity rather than receptivity....
The Gift of Singleness: Wholeness Without a Spouse - Story
A story related to this content The church often treats singleness as a problem to be solved rather than a gift to be stewarded. Paul wished that everyone could be single like him (1 Corinthians 7:7-...
The Power of Understanding - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The example of John shows that understanding is not about perfection but about love.
When Goodness - Story
A story related to this content The example of Lydia shows that goodness is not about perfection but about grace.
A Story of Faithfulness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a lamp lighting the path, faithfulness requires persevere to see {result}.
A Story of Hope - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a compass pointing north, hope requires follow to see {result}.
The Power of Peace - Story
A story related to this content Just as a tree rooted deep, peace teaches us that obedience leads to blessing.
Beyond Words: The Prayer of Silence and Presence - Story
A story related to this content Western Christianity has largely forgotten the prayer of silence, reducing prayer to speaking rather than listening, requesting rather than receiving, activity rather than receptivity....
The Gift of Singleness: Wholeness Without a Spouse - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The church often treats singleness as a problem to be solved rather than a gift to be stewarded. Paul wished that everyone could be single like him (1 Corinthia...
When Justice - Story
A story related to this content Like a mirror reflecting truth, justice requires obey to see {result}.
The Beatitudes: Kingdom Values in an Upside-Down World - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The Beatitudes present a radical reversal of worldly values. Jesus begins His most famous sermon by declaring blessed those whom the world considers cursed: the...
The Power of Peace - Story
A story related to this content In seasons of waiting, we see how peace provides freedom to those who act.
The Example of Self-control - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The example of Mark shows that self-control is not about perfection but about love.
A Story of Faithfulness - Story
A story related to this content Like a lamp lighting the path, faithfulness requires persevere to see {result}.
Reinhard Bonnke's Africa - Charismatic (Matthew 28:18-20)
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke held crusades across Africa for decades. His organization estimates 79 million people recorded decisions for Christ. Critics questioned the numbers; Bonnke just kept preachi...
The Moravians' 100-Year Prayer - Missional (Matthew 28:18-20)
In 1727, the Moravian community at Herrnhut began a prayer meeting that continued 24/7 for over 100 years. From that prayer came missionaries—the first Protestant missionaries to slaves in the Caribbe...