Episodes

Wednesday, 30 October 2024 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 “And He says to them, ‘You come – after Me! And I will make you fishers of men’” (CG). In the previous verse, it noted Jesus walking by the Sea of the Galilee when He came upon Simon, called Peter and Andrew, his brother. They were casting their net. It then noted that they were fishers. Now, it says, “And He says to them, ‘You come – After Me!’” The word deute is an exclamatory wor...

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Matthew 4:18 “And Jesus, walking beside the Sea of the Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea - for they were fishers” (CG). In the previous verse, it noted that Jesus began to preach, telling the people to reconsider because the kingdom of the heavens w...

Saturday, 28 September 2024 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Matthew 4:18 “And Jesus, walking beside the Sea of the Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea - for they were fishers” (CG). In the previous verse, it noted that Jesus began to preach, telling the people to reconsider because the kingdom of the heaven...

Friday, 27 September 2024 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17 “From then, Jesus, He began to proclaim and to say, ‘Reconsider! For it has neared – the kingdom of the heavens’” (CG). The previous verse completed the citation from Isaiah concerning the coming Messiah who would appear in the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali. With that citation complete, it next says, “From then, Jesus, He began to proclaim and to s...

Thursday, 26 September 2024 The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16 “The people sitting in darkness, it saw Light – great, and sitting in a country and death-shadow, Light – it arose upon them” (CG). In the previous verse, Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the coming great Light began. That now continues with the words, “The people sitting in darkness.” The words explain the situation descri...

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles: Matthew 4:15 “Land Zebulun and land Naphtali, Way of the sea, beyond the Jordan – Galilee of the Gentiles” (CG). The previous verse gave an introduction to Isaiah’s words, saying “That it might be fulfilled, the ‘having been spoken’ through Isaiah the prophet.” Now, the specific words of prophecy are cited by Matthew, beginning with, “Land Zebulun ...

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: Matthew 4:14 “That it might be fulfilled, the ‘having been spoken’ through Isaiah the prophet, saying,” (CG). The previous verse noted that Jesus had disregarded Nazareth and had come to Capernaum at the seaside which is in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali. With that having been explained, Matthew next records, “That it might be fulfilled.” In other words, the movement of Jesus to Caperna...

Monday, 23 September 2024 And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, Matthew 4:13 “And having disregarded Nazareth, having come, He dwelt in Capernaum, the seaside, in borders Zebulun and Naphtali” (CG). The previous verse noted that when Jesus heard that John was arrested, He withdrew to the Galilee. The narrative next continues with, “And having disregarded Nazareth.” The Greek spelling of Nazareth here is Nazara. It i...

Sunday, 22 September 2024 Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. Matthew 4:12 “And Jesus, having heard that John – he was surrendered, He withdrew into the Galilee” (CG). In the previous verse, Matthew noted that the Traducer left Jesus and then messengers came and ministered to Him. With these temptations behind Him, it next says, “And Jesus.” Some manuscripts, and thus some translations, do not include the name Jesus here. For example, the Berean Lit...

Saturday, 21 September 2024 Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him. Matthew 4:11 “Then the Traducer, he leaves Him. And behold! Messengers, they came, and they ministered to Him” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus told Satan to withdraw from Him, noting that only the Lord God was to be worshiped. Having said that, it next says, “Then the Traducer, he leaves Him.” Luke’s narrative leaves out the fact that Jesus commanded Satan’s departure and adds in another th...

Friday, 20 September 2024 Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’” Matthew 4:10 “Then Jesus, He says to him, ‘Withdraw, you, Satan! For it has been written, “The Lord your God you shall worship, and Him alone you shall serve”’” (CG). The previous verse recorded the words of the Traducer saying that he would give Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and their glory if He would fall down and worship hi...

Thursday, 19 September 2024 And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.” Matthew 4:9 “And he says to Him, ‘All these I will give You if, having fallen, you will worship me’” (CG). In the previous verse, the Traducer took Jesus up on an exceedingly high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world. Matthew next records, “And he says to Him, ‘All these I will give You.’” Though many disagree that he actually possessed the things he now o...

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. Matthew 4:8 “Again, the Traducer, he takes Him to a mountain – exceedingly high – and shows Him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus shut down the second temptation of the Traducer by citing Scripture in the proper context. Now, still determined to retain his kingdom, uninterrupted by the min...

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’” Matthew 4:7 “Jesus, He said to him, ‘Again! It is written, “Not you shall test the Lord your God”’” (CG). In the previous verse, the Traducer tempted Jesus while misusing Scripture, leaving out a key portion of the verse he was quoting. Despite his tactics, Matthew next records, “Jesus, He said to him, ‘Again!’” There are actually two main ways of translating these words – Jesus sai...

Monday, 16 September 2024 and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you,’ and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’” Matthew 4:6 “and says to Him, ‘If Son – You are – of God, throw yourself down, for it has been written, “That His messengers, He will enjoin concerning You, and upon hands, they will lift You, lest when You may strike a stone to Your foot”’” (CG). In...

Sunday, 15 September 2024 Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, Matthew 4:5 “Then the Traducer, he takes Him to the holy city and stands Him upon the winglet of the temple” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus answered the tempter concerning commanding the stones to become bread. Rather, Jesus quoted Deuteronomy concerning living by the word of God. Now, the second temptation begins, saying, “Then the Traducer.” As in Matthew 4:1, the word is a d...

Saturday, 14 September 2024 But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 “And having answered, He said, ‘It has been written, “Not upon mere bread - the man - he shall live, but upon every word coming out through God’s mouth”’” (CG). In the previous verse, the tempter tried to prompt Jesus to command that the stones become bread. Now, in response to that, we read, “And having answered, He sai...

Friday, 13 September 2024 Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” Matthew 4:3 “And having come, the one tempting, he said to Him, ‘If Son – you are – of God, speak, that these stones – they might become bread’” (CG). The previous verse noted that after forty days and forty nights of fasting, Jesus was hungry. Because of that weakened state, it next says, “And having come, the one tempting.” The idea of “having come,” is ...

Thursday, 12 September 2024 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. Matthew 4:2 “And, having fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He hungered” (CG). In the previous verse, it noted that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desolate where He was to be tested by the Traducer. Next, it says, “And, having fasted.” The word is nésteuó, to fast or abstain from food. Strong’s adds in a note that such a fast is connected to religion. In other words, it i...

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1 “Then Jesus, He was led up into the desolate by the Spirit to be tested by the Traducer” (CG). Matthew 4 begins with the temptation of Christ. However, this is not to be disassociated from what was just presented, as evidenced by the beginning word “then.” Jesus left Galilee, His home of many years to be baptized by John. This was to fulfill all righteousness. The law ...

Tuesday, 10 September 2024 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 “And behold! A voice out of the heavens, saying, ‘This is My Son – the Beloved in whom I approved’” (CG). In the previous verse, after being immersed, Jesus came up from the water. When He did, He saw the Spirit of God descending and coming upon Him. The narrative now continues with, “And behold! A voice out of the heavens.” This is the first of three ti...

Monday, 9 September 2024 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. Matthew 3:16 “And having been immersed, Jesus immediately ascended from the water. And behold! The heavens – they were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and coming upon Him” (CG). Jesus just explained to John that His being immersed was fitting for the...

Saturday, 7 September 2024 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” Matthew 3:14 “And John, he thoroughly hindered Him, saying, ‘I, I have need by You to be immersed, and You, You come unto me?’” (CG). The previous verse noted that Jesus came from Galilee upon the Jordan to be immersed by John. Now, John’s surprised reaction to this is noted, beginning with, “And John, he thoroughly hinders Him.” The word is found only here in the New T...

Sunday, 8 September 2024 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. Matthew 3:15 “And Jesus, having answered, said unto him, ‘Permit now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then he permits Him.” (CG). In the previous verse, John had tried to prevent Jesus from being immersed by him and said that rather he needed a baptism from Jesus. However, Matthew next records, “And...