Matthew 14 Resources


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Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
Another Chart from Charles Swindoll

THE LIFE OF JESUS AS COVERED
BY MATTHEW (shaded area)


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CAVEAT: A number of the resources listed below interpret the events of Mt 24:15ff as prophecy which was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem and the Holy by the Romans in 70 AD. Matthew 24:21 would seem to be a stumbling block to such an interpretation. Jesus said "For then (speaking of Mt 24:15-20+) there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will." Note His qualifier "NOR EVER WILL." Jesus is describing a time in history that will never be repeated (if we interpret Him literally, which I do). That means the worst tribulation in the history of the world occurred in 70 AD! What about World War I? What about World War II when 85 million people were killed? But let's say we restrict the "great tribulation" to an event just affecting the Jews. To say that the killing of upwards to a million Jews in 70 AD is worse than the 8 million killed by Hitler in the Holocaust does not seem to fit with Jesus' teaching in Mt 24:21 "NOR EVER WILL." For more discussion see Matthew 24:21 Commentary All this to say BE A BEREAN when you read the comments (INCLUDING MINE!) on the eschatological passages, especially Matthew 24-25. 

COMMENTARIES THAT
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Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/contact. The resources are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and some include reviews of the particular resource. For hundreds of other commentaries and books that can be borrowed see Christian Commentaries Online


The Beatitudes for today by Blanchard, John

The Gospel of Matthew by Boice, James Montgomery

The Sermon on the mount : an evangelical exposition of Matthew 5-7 by Carson, D. A

When Jesus confronts the world : an exposition of Matthew 8-10 by Carson, D. A

Matthew's Story: Good News for Uncertain Times. Thompson, William G New York: Paulist Press, 1989. A clear introduction to Matthew as story theology for Christians who wish to have their faith stimulated

Matthew by Chamblin, J. Knox (See also links below)

Matheson (Ligonier) - This massive work (almost 1,600 pages) is the fruit of a lifetime of teaching the Gospel of Matthew. The commentary is in-depth without losing sight of the big picture. It is scholarly without being unreadable. Very highly recommended.

A critical and exegetical commentary on the Gospel according to Saint Matthew : in three volumes by Davies, W. D. (William David), and D.C. Allison (International Critical Commentary)

Matheson (Ligonier) - For those doing an exhaustive study of the Gospel of Matthew, the work of Davies and Allison is indispensable. Readers should be aware that it is written from a moderately critical perspective, but in terms of comprehensiveness, there is nothing quite like this commentary. It is a highly technical commentary on the Greek text and thus not suitable for lay readers, but discerning pastors who are looking for information on every conceivable issue related to the text need look no further. The three paperback volumes are somewhat expensive (see links above), but they are a bargain compared to the hardcovers, which run approximately $150 each! For those not interested in all the technical details, an abridged version is also available.

Cyril Barber - A massive work. Learned, yet not so erudite that it is beyond the comprehension level of a seminary-trained pastor. The nuances of the Greek text are ably elucidated. Scheduled for 3 volumes. Replaces the earlier work by W. C. Allen.

The Sermon on the Mount by Davies, W. D. (William David)

The setting of the Sermon on the Mount by Davies, W. D. (William David)

Seeking the kingdom : the Sermon on the mount made practical for today by Dockery, David S

Cyril Barber - A practical guide applying the contents of Matthew 5--7 to the needs of people today who are waiting for Christ’ return and the inauguration of His Kingdom.

The Bible knowledge background commentary : Matthew-Luke by Evans, Craig A -  This resource will give you very interesting insights and is worth checking on individual passages. 

The Gospel of Matthew by France, R. T  New International Commentary on the New Testament, (2007)

Challies - France has a volume in the Tyndale series that is highly regarded, but it has since been eclipsed by his much longer and more significant contribution to the NICNT. That series, like so many, is somewhat uneven, but France’s is said to be excellent. Keith Mathison says the “work is thorough and solidly evangelical and will be beneficial to pastors and all serious students of Scripture.” I expect to find a greater number of endorsements as the commentators catch up with newer volumes like this one.

Keith Matheson (Ligonier) - A short commentary on the Gospel of Matthew has been available by R.T. France in the Tyndale New Testament Commentary series since 1985, but in 2007, France published a much more comprehensive commentary on this Gospel in the NICNT series—The New International Commentary on the New Testament. France’s work is thorough and solidly evangelical and will be beneficial to pastors and all serious students of Scripture. His commentary is distinctive in that he takes a largely preterist approach to much of the Olivet Discourse.

Kingdom life in a fallen world : living out the Sermon on the Mount by Ferguson, Sinclair B

Cyril Barber - A challenging discussion of the relevance of Matthew 5--7 to the life of the believer.

The Sermon on the Mount by Ferguson, Sinclair B

The Gospel according to Matthew : an introduction and commentary by France, R. T

Rosscup (comment on his work in the Tyndale NT Commentary) - This work, only a fair one, was done to replace R. V. G. Tasker’s work. It handles many matters well, concisely, and usually hits the crux of interpretation, showing awareness of considerable scholarly literature and main views. France uses the NIV text. He draws up summaries of sections and shows the meaning and connection in context.

Matthew 1-14 by Gangel, Kenneth O - This is more like a workbook with questions and short explanatory notes.

Matthew 15-28 by Gangel, Kenneth O

Reading Matthew : a literary and theological commentary on the first gospel by Garland, David E

The Gospel of Matthew by Hobbs, Herschel H., (1965) 364 pages

The Gospel of Matthew by Hobbs, Herschel H (1961) 264 pages

Abba Father : the Lord's pattern for prayer (Matthew 6:9-14) by Hughes, R. Kent, 

Book of Matthew : the carpenter king by Lucado, Max

Matthew : the coming of the King by MacArthur, John,

The Gospel of Matthew: Behold Your King by MacDonald, William (1974) 340 pages

Matthew 1-13 by McGee, J. Vernon

Matthew 14-28 by McGee, J. Vernon 

The Gospel according to Matthew by Morgan, G. Campbell 

Matthew by Mounce, Robert H 312 pages 3 ratings

Exalting Jesus in Matthew by Platt, David, (2013) 404 pages 193 ratings

Matthew (Focus on the Bible series) by Price, Charles 7 ratings 5 ratings - "Undiscovered gem."

The Gospel According to St. Matthew : an Introduction and Commentary by Tasker, R. V. G (1983) 292 pages. 2 ratings

Matthew by Turner, David L Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (2008) 35 ratings

Matthew, a study guide commentary by Vos, Howard Frederic,

Live like a king : making the Beatitudes work in daily life by Wiersbe, Warren

Rosscup - First published in 1976. Wiersbe recognizes the present and future implications of the “Sermon on the Mount,” and expounds the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-16) with God’s Kingdom program in mind. Here is a work that is rich in insights and spiritual application. Each message deals with the realities of living the Christian life as a “King’s kid.” Recommended.

Cyril Barber - A devotional masterpiece. Practical, relevant, rich in insights, and rewarding in its application of truth to life. This brief work deserves to be read slowly and carefully

Meet your King (Matthew) - same work entitled Be loyal (Matthew) by Wiersbe, Warren 

The Bible exposition commentary by Wiersbe, Warren W - All NT books in one source. Excellent. 

Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.

With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings

Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W

Cyril Barber - This is a book of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.

Windows on the parables by Wiersbe, Warren

The word in life study Bible : Gospel of Matthew  59 ratings Gives excellent background information. Worth checking out.

Interpreting the parables by Blomberg, Craig

Chronological and Background Charts of the NEW TESTAMENT - Pdf - D Wayne House - outstanding compilation of charts - check this one out!. This book can also be borrowed = Chronological and background charts of the New Testament

STUDY BIBLES

Note: The first 3 resources have no time restriction and allow copy and paste function: 

(1) KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. Pre-millennial.  User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. - 372 ratings

Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective   user reviews 

The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.

(2) The King James Study Bible Second Edition 2240 pages (2013) (Thomas Nelson) General Editor - Edward Hindson with multiple contributing editors. . 3,194 ratings. Pre-millennial. See introduction on How to Use this Study Bible.

(3) NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Earl D Radmacher; Ronald Barclay Allen; Wayne H House. 2345 pages. (1997, 2007). Very helpful notes. Conservative. Pre-millennial.  917 ratings

The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings

Wycliffe Bible Commentary - OT and NT - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). 214 ratings Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary. 

The New Testament and Wycliffe Bible commentary - This version has no time restriction but only has the NT. 

The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes for well known creationist. 45 ratings

The MacArthur study Bible - John MacArthur. Brief but well done notes 1,275 ratings

The David Jeremiah study bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."

ESV study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings

Believer's Bible Commentary by MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages

Dr. John MacArthur, Jr. - "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen."

Warren Wiersbe - "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word." 

Life application study Bible : New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes. 4,445 ratings

Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages.  424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion. 

NIV archaeological study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)

NIV cultural backgrounds study Bible. bringing to life the ancient world of scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)

The NIV study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. Note this is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020. 

The Ryrie study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative.  216 ratings

The Word in life Study Bible - Only covers the NT. Very interesting format. Not your routine study Bible. Worth checking (e.g., here is a picture of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances.)

Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews

New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews 

GREEK WORD STUDY
RESOURCES ONLINE

NOTE - All of these resources can be borrowed from archive.org. This list also includes resources to help study the Bible. 

See also the list of Word Study Resources 

The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament by Zodhiates, Spiros - This is my "go to" resource for Greek word studies. One on the best lexicons for laymen. Highly Recommended for Greek Word Studies to aid your interpretation of a passage. 

Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Friberg, Timothy. Shorter definitions than Zodhiates but does an excellent job in summarizing the various nuances of a specific Greek word. One of my favorites.

NIDNTT - The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology - Click for discussion of this resource which is available online with all 3 volumes (representing the full set) on the same link. This resource is fully accessible with no time limit or requirement to borrow and with full copy and paste functionality.

Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Gingrich, F. Wilbur. Similar to Friberg but shorter definitions. Gingrich however gives more Scriptures for each nuance, whereas Friberg generally gives only one representative Scripture. 

The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament by Rogers, Cleon - This book is a gold mine of little gems on individual Greek words in any NT passage you are studying. If you have time it is always worth checking out! I use it in my Greek word studies all the time. 

Word meanings in the New Testament - Matthew-Revelation by Ralph Earle. Strictly speaking this is not a lexicon, but it offers insights on select words in a verse by verse format (but not every verse is included in the analysis). This resource is worth checking if you have time as it can occasionally give some wonderful insights on a specific Greek word. 

New Testament Words - William Barclay - 59 ratings very interesting resource - covers about 70 NT Greek words in Barclay's unique style. On page 289 there is a helpful index of English words with the corresponding Greek word, in turn followed by the places Barclay described them in New Testament Words and in his Daily Study Bible series (see list of DSB commentaries here). E.g., take the Greek word for "Covetousness" which is pleonexia and is found in New Testament Words on page 61 and pp 233-235 and is also described in the Daily Study Bible entries for : Mark 7:14-23Ro 1:28-32Eph. 4:17-24Col. 3:5. So you can click the DSB commentary on Mark 7 and scroll down to Mark 7:14 to see Barclay's entry for pleonexia which concludes "Pleonexia ( G4124) is that lust for having which is in the heart of the man who sees happiness in things instead of in God." Interesting!

Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament : based on semantic domains - Louw Nida. Brief but nice definitions. Not easy to use - you need to know some Greek. Classifies Greek words into 93 "semantic domains" (see list on page XXV) and if you can categorize the word you are looking for in one of the domains, it can help find the specific word you are interested in. 

Kittel's Theological Dictionary of the New Testament : abridged in one volume (TDNT) - Classic ("Little Kittel") work summarizing the 10 volume set by Kittel. For most of us the abridged definition is "more than enough!" 

A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament, and other early Christian literature (BDAG); by Bauer, Walter, More detailed definitions but need to know Greek. Zodhiates and Friberg are much easier to use. 

Liddell and Scott's Greek-English lexicon, abridged : the little Liddell by Liddell, Henry George. The abridged version. You need to know Greek to use.

Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament (Volume 1 - A thru E);  Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament (Volume 3- P thru ...) Volume 2 not available. I do not find this adds much to the easier to use resources like Zodhiates and Friberg

A Pocket Lexicon to the Greek New Testament by Souter, Alexander. Brief definitions. Need to know some Greek. Not that helpful. 

Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words - pdf. The old standby. You can also borrow Vine's complete expository dictionary of Old and New Testament words

New Testament Words in Today's Language by Detzler, Wayne A - Wonderful resource to supplement word studies.  3 ratings THIS IS A SLEEPER! 

So That's What it Means - This is another book formerly titled "Theological Wordbookedited by Charles Swindoll. It is now under this new title So That's What it Means and can be borrowed - it is more like a dictionary than a lexicon but the comments are superb! The contributors include DKC—Donald K. Campbell, WGJ—Wendell G. Johnston, JAW—John A. Witmer, JFW—John F. Walvoord 

Christian Words  By: Turner, Nigel, Published: 1980 - >500 pages. An interesting, unique resource on Greek words (no Hebrew) with extensive bibliography. For an example see "Abba" and "Alleluia" - "In Christian vocabulary Alleluia is a heavenly song, a chant of saints in the bliss of Paradise, echoed on earth as joyful seasons." One caution is he uses the Apocryphal writings extensively - I am not sure of his theological persuasion.

Zondervan NASB exhaustive concordance - 1589 pages

Pocket dictionary for the study of New Testament Greek by DeMoss, Matthew S. If you want to dig a little deeper into Greek. 66 ratings

Synonyms of the New Testament by Trench, Richard Chenevix - or click here for list of 108 entries

Expository Dictionary of Bible Words by Richards, Larry,  33 ratings It is does not go into great depth on the Greek or Hebrew words but does have some excellent insights. 

Expository dictionary of Bible words : word studies for key English Bible words based on - Stephen Renn

MORE SERMONS AND
COMMENTARIES

HENRY ALFORD

GREG ALLEN

JOSEPH ADDISON ALEXANDER GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW

Cyril Barber - Published posthumously in 1861 and covering (in detail) only chapters 1-16, this volume contains the same richness of thought and close attention to detail that is found in Alexander's other commentaries.

INDEX - Note that chapters 17-28 are only brief summaries.

MICHAEL ANDRUS - click link for audio and notes - click "Notes" for pdf

WILLIAM BARCLAY

Comment: I appreciate Barclay's unique insights on Greek words, but clearly his teaching about a "second chance" is NOT sound doctrine! Be an Acts 17:11 Berean with Barclay. See discussion of his orthodoxy especially the article "The Enigmatic William Barclay".

ALBERT BARNES

BRIAN BELL

CHRIS BENFIELD

JOHANN A BENGEL

JOSEPH BENSON

BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR

JIM BOMKAMP SERMONS MATTHEW

JOHN BROADUS - well done verse by verse

James Rosscup writes that "In many ways it is the finest and most satisfying overall older commentary on Matthew. It helps the student on almost every verse. Broadus deals frontally with problems and gives much rich material that throws light on the text. His citations from other sources are often very helpful. From the standpoint of the Greek text, he is also sound. This 1886 work, long a part of the American Commentary on the New Testament series, is still one of the best in detailed explanation of the text where it counts." (Ibid)

Rosscup rates this as the #2 best detailed exegetical commentary on Matthew.

Cyril Barber - Very complete. Tackles interpretative problems honestly. Provides "Homiletical and Practical" suggestions for preachers. Adopts an amillennial interpretation of Christ's parables and teaching about the Kingdom. Valuable.

D Edmond Hiebert - One of the ablest American commentaries on Matthew from the past century and still valuable for the systematic interpretation of the gospel. It is the work of an accomplished conservative scholar.

Note: Broadus does interpret Mt 24:15 as fulfilled in 70AD.

WILLIAM BURKITT

JOHN CALVIN interprets Mt 24:1521 as fulfilled in 70AD 

ALAN CARR

ARTHUR CARR

RICH CATHERS

OSWALD CHAMBERS My Utmost for His Highest

KNOX CHAMBLIN

ADAM CLARKE

THOMAS CONSTABLE

W A CRISWELL

RON DANIEL - Sermon Notes

JOHN DUMMELOW

J LIGON DUNCAN

EARLY CHURCH FATHERS

CHARLES ELLICOTT (editor) - Edward H Plumptre - author of Matthew

CHARLES R ERDMAN

D Edmond Hiebert A well-outlined paragraph-by-paragraph interpretation by a noted conservative Presbyterian teacher and writer. Intended for the lay reader. His understanding of the Olivet Discourse is premillennial.

This commentary is easy to read often with a devotional flavor.

EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - John Gibson

EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS - excerpts from other sermons

EXPOSITOR'S GREEK TESTAMENT - A B Bruce

D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. Provides introductory material on the synoptics in relation to each other and individually. The notes provide many illuminating insights for the Greek student. Due to its age, it does not reflect the latest insights concerning the Greek.

DON FORTNER

A C GAEBELEIN

GENE GETZ - 10+/- minute videos emphazing principles in each section of Scripture

  • Matthew; Principle #35; Mt. 14:1-12;  Sexual Sins: We must not underestimate the power of sexuality to cause demented people to engage in irrational acts of hate and even murder. Video
  • Matthew; Principle #36; Mt. 14:13-21;  The Whole Person: In carrying out the Great Commission, we are to minister to the whole person-- body, soul, and spirit. Video
  • Matthew; Principle #37; Mt. 14:22-33;  Equipping Leaders: In preparing others for significant ministry roles, attention should be focused on key leaders who have the potential to emulate primary leaders. Video

JOHN GILL

DOUG GOINS

GOSPEL COALITION

GOTQUESTIONS GOSPEL OF MATTHEW

L M GRANT

DAVID GUZIK

ROBERT HAWKER

MATTHEW HENRY

F B HOLE

DAVID HOLWICK - frequent illustrations

DAVID HOCKING

HOMILETICS - from Pulpit Commentary

  • Not Futuristic
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H A IRONSIDE

IVP COMMENTARY - Craig Keener

Click for Another Critique on Keener's commentary on Matthew

Tim Challies: Keener’s work receives high recommendations and significant warnings about the limits of its usefulness. It may also be going out of print since it is not available at Westminster Books and is currently available only from Amazon resellers. This is the kind of commentary I tend to avoid since I don’t consider myself sufficiently schooled to confidently sort through the weaknesses. However, most experts do recommend it with certain caveats. (Challies.com)

JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN

S LEWIS JOHNSON Futuristic on Matthew 24-25

HAMPTON KEATHLEY

WILLIAM KELLY

STEVE KRELOFF - Messianic Pastor

PAUL KRETZMANN

LANGE'S COMMENTARY

JOHN LIGHTFOOT

JOHN MACARTHUR

Futuristic on Matthew 24-25 

ALEXANDER MACLAREN

ROD MATTOON - excellent illustrations

J VERNON MCGEE

JAMES MCCULLEN - sermons

F B MEYER

HEINRICH A MEYER - Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament

G CAMPBELL MORGAN - Commentary

Hiebert - The prince of biblical expositors covers the entire gospel in a series of seventy-three biblical expositions. This volume on Matthew is the best of his expository volumes on the four gospels. Does not deal with critical introductory problems. The volume requires careful and intent reading, and offers many rich spiritual insights into Matthew's gospel.

ROBERT MORGAN

JAMES MORISON

Hiebert comments on "A Practical Commentary on the Gospel According to St. Matthew" (1895) - The lengthy introduction covers critical problems and supports traditional Matthean authorship. This volume of some 650 closely printed pages offers a thorough interpretation by an accomplished conservative scholar of the previous century. It shows wide acquaintance with the scholarly work on the gospel to his day. (Ed: His comments are verse by verse, phrase by phrase, often with a devotional "flavor.")

HENRY MORRIS - Defender's Study Bible study notes - well-done, conservative

ROBERT NEIGHBOUR

TOMMY NELSON

NET BIBLE NOTES - short notes including notes on passages where there is a variation in the manuscripts used for translation. Futuristic

PHIL NEWTON - sermons

JAMES NISBET - Church Pulpit Commentary

OUR DAILY BREAD

JOSEPH PARKER

PASTOR LIFE SERMONS - multiple different preachers

PETER PETT

MATTHEW POOLE

PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL

PRECEPT MINISTRIES

RAY PRITCHARD

PULPIT COMMENTARY

ROBERT RAYBURN

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE

GRANT RICHISON

A T ROBERTSON

DON ROBINSON - transcripts, conservative

ADRIAN ROGERS SERMONS ON MATTHEW

Click here to access the titles listed below - the Pdf has over 2000 pages of sermons on Matthew. Rogers is conservative, pithy and practical! He is one of the stellar expositors of the twentieth century. Highly recommended to aid your sermon and teaching preparation. 

ALLEN ROSS

GIL RUGH

BOOKLETS:

J C RYLE

PHILLIP SCHAFF

SERMON BIBLE

CHARLES SIMEON

CHUCK SMITH - Sermon Notes

JAMES SMITH SERMON OUTLINES GOSPEL OF MATTHEW

Matthew - click here for all of the following topics

C H SPURGEON

C H Spurgeon - Devotionals

  • Matthew 14:30  

    Sinking times are praying times with the Lord’s servants. Peter neglected prayer at starting upon his venturous journey, but when he began to sink his danger made him a suppliant, and his cry though late was not too late. In our hours of bodily pain and mental anguish, we find ourselves as naturally driven to prayer as the wreck is driven upon the shore by the waves. The fox hides to its hole for protection; the bird flies to the wood for shelter; and even so the tried believer hastens to the mercy seat for safety. Heaven’s great harbour of refuge is All-prayer; thousands of weather-beaten vessels have found a haven there, and the moment a storm comes on, it is wise for us to make for it with all sail.

    Short prayers are long enough. There were but three words in the petition which Peter gasped out, but they were sufficient for his purpose. Not length but strength is desirable. A sense of need is a mighty teacher of brevity. If our prayers had less of the tail feathers of pride and more wing they would be all the better. Verbiage is to devotion as chaff to the wheat. Precious things lie in small compass, and all that is real prayer in many a long address might have been uttered in a petition as short as that of Peter.

    Our extremities are the Lord’s opportunities. Immediately a keen sense of danger forces an anxious cry from us the ear of Jesus hears, and with him ear and heart go together, and the hand does not long linger. At the last moment we appeal to our Master, but his swift hand makes up for our delays by instant and effectual action. Are we nearly engulfed by the boisterous waters of affliction? Let us then lift up our souls unto our Saviour, and we may rest assured that he will not suffer us to perish. When we can do nothing Jesus can do all things; let us enlist his powerful aid upon our side, and all will be well.

EXPOSITION TO THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW

Not Futuristic on Mt 24-25 See Commentary on Matthew in Pdf

SPURGEON'S EXPOSITIONS ON Matthew Commentary

NOTE: This is a different set of expository notes

DON STEWART - 385 pages (1997)

JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE

THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES MATTHEW

TODAY IN THE WORD - Devotionals often with good sermon illustrations

JOHN TRAPP

BOB UTLEY

MARVIN VINCENT

JOHN WALVOORD

DANIEL WHEDON

SERMONS BY VERSE

The Martyrdom of John Alexander Maclaren Matthew 14:1
Herod's Hypothesis W.F. Adeney Matthew 14:1, 2
A Charger J. Morison Matthew 14:1-11
A Court Preacher E. Bersier, D. D. Matthew 14:1-11
Blundering Wickedness W. V. Kelley. Matthew 14:1-11
Bold in Reproof Gurnall. Matthew 14:1-11
Compromising Court Preachers E. Bersier, D. D. Matthew 14:1-11
Conscience a Preacher H. B. Hooker, D. D. Matthew 14:1-11
Conscience a Tormentor Bishop Hall. Matthew 14:1-11
Conscience and the Moral Law T. Sherlock, D.D. Matthew 14:1-11
Conscience in Defiance of Sceptical Decrial Dr. Thomas. Matthew 14:1-11
Conscience-Fears H. R. Haweis. Matthew 14:1-11
Contrast Vernon W. Hutting, B. A. Matthew 14:1-11
Dancing Bishop Hall. Matthew 14:1-11
Dislike of Faithful Rebuke   Matthew 14:1-11
Faithful Prelates John Trapp. Matthew 14:1-11
Fidelity Often Provokes M. Henry. Matthew 14:1-11
Head in a Charger   Matthew 14:1-11
Herod a Hypocrite Bishop Hall. Matthew 14:1-11
Herod, a Man Governed by Fear J. P. Norris. Matthew 14:1-11
Herod; Or, the Power of Conscience T. Kelly. Matthew 14:1-11
Herod's Birthday John Trapp. Matthew 14:1-11
Herod's Marriage with Herodias   Matthew 14:1-11
Herod's Oath J. Morison, D. D. Matthew 14:1-11
Herod's Sorrow At Death of the Baptist John Trapp. Matthew 14:1-11
Influence of Balls S. S. Teacher's Journal Matthew 14:1-11
Known by Our Pleasures Bishop Hall. Matthew 14:1-11
Like Mother, Like Daughter John Trapp. Matthew 14:1-11
Martyrdom of John Baptist S. W. Skeffington, M. A. Matthew 14:1-11
Monarchs Subject to Law J. Morison. Matthew 14:1-11
Need of Ministerial Faithfulness H. Smith. Matthew 14:1-11
Reproving the Rich D. Thomas, D. D. Matthew 14:1-11
Salome's Death Retributive Dean Plumptre. Matthew 14:1-11
The Church Built and Enlarged by Humble But Heroic Fidelity to Truth E. Bersier, D. D Matthew 14:1-11
The Dead Prophet Yet Alive W. V. Kelley. Matthew 14:1-11
The Last Struggle of Conscience Dean Plumptre. Matthew 14:1-11
The Rewards and Punishment of Religion are in the Present as Well as in the Future T. Sherlock, D.D. Matthew 14:1-11
The Terrors of Conscience F. Atterbury. Matthew 14:1-11
Troubled Conscience Bishop Hall. Matthew 14:1-11
Wounds of Conscience F. Atterbury. Matthew 14:1-11
John's Death Marcus Dods Matthew 14:1-12
The Morals of a Tragedy J.A. Macdonald Matthew 14:1-12
The Ruin of Reckless Rashness P.C. Barker Matthew 14:1, 2, 3-5, 6-12
The Murder of John the Baptist W.F. Adeney Matthew 14:3-12
John's Rugged Faithfulness R. Tuck Matthew 14:4
The Foolishness of Unlimited Promises R. Tuck Matthew 14:7
Vain Regrets R. Tuck Matthew 14:9
Go and Tell Jesus C. J. P. Eyre, M. A. Matthew 14:12
Salve for the Sore Heart Dr. Talmage. Matthew 14:12
Tell Jesus -- a Word to the Troubled C. Winslow, D. D., A. Tucker. Matthew 14:12
The Body, not the Man, Buried J. B. French. Matthew 14:12
The True Friend and Interpreter W. Smith. Matthew 14:12
John's Death Marcus Dods Matthew 14:1-12
The Morals of a Tragedy J.A. Macdonald Matthew 14:1-12
The First Impulse of the Sorrow Stricken R. Tuck Matthew 14:13
Solitude not Permanent Joseph Parker, D. D. Matthew 14:13-14
The Sorrowing Saviour A Scott. Matthew 14:13-14
The Sacrament Miracle P.C. Barker Matthew 14:13-21
The Table in the Wilderness J.A. Macdonald Matthew 14:13-21
Baskets for Fragments A. Cart. Matthew 14:15-21
Christ Feeding the Multitude T. Kidd. Matthew 14:15-21
Communication Begets Plenty L. N. Frothingham. Matthew 14:15-21
Compassion for the Multitude C. H. Spurgeon. Matthew 14:15-21
Increase by Distribution Bishop Hall. Matthew 14:15-21
Jesus Feeding the Multitude W.F. Adeney Matthew 14:15-21
Multiplied by Giving Lapide Matthew 14:15-21
Our Lord in Prayer George Macdonald. Matthew 14:15-21
Sitting on Grass Dean Stanley. Matthew 14:15-21
Strong Charity, Weak Faith Bishop Hall. Matthew 14:15-21
The Five Barley Loaves in the Desert A. M. Stuart. Matthew 14:15-21
The Food of the World A. Maclaren, D. D. Matthew 14:15-21
The Food of the Worm American Homiletic Review Matthew 14:15-21
The Miracle of the Loaves C. Clayton, M. A. Matthew 14:15-21
The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes Dr. J. Burns. Matthew 14:15-21
The Work of the Church in a Starving World A. Maclaren, D. D. Matthew 14:15-21
The King's Highway Alexander Maclaren Matthew 14:22
The Necessity for Constraint R. Tuck Matthew 14:22
Jesus Constrained His Disciples   Matthew 14:22-27
Nature and Grace Dean Howson. Matthew 14:22-27
Secret of Christ's Power Over Nature George Macdonald. Matthew 14:22-27
The Divine Coming Unrecognized H. W. Beecher. Matthew 14:22-27
The Glorifying of Christ's Body Olshausen. Matthew 14:22-27
The Government of Nature George Macdonald. Matthew 14:22-27
The Midnight Voyage Home A. M. Stuart. Matthew 14:22-27
The Sea on Which Jesus Walked W. H. Bartlett. Matthew 14:22-27
A Contention of Sense and Faith P.C. Barker Matthew 14:22-33
Lessons of the Storm J.A. Macdonald Matthew 14:22-33
Peter Walking on the Sea Marcus Dods Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on the Sea W.F. Adeney Matthew 14:22-33
Closet Prayer J. Townsend. Matthew 14:23
Refreshment in Prayer   Matthew 14:23
Religious Retirement F. Atterbury. Matthew 14:23
Religious Retirement Jortin. Matthew 14:23
The Soothing Power of Prayer R. Tuck Matthew 14:23
The Wind was Contrary W. M. Taylor, D. D. Matthew 14:24
A First Lesson on the Spiritual Presence R. Tuck Matthew 14:26
Christ Walking on the Sea E. H. Chapin Matthew 14:26
Eastern Belief in Spirits Van Lennep. Matthew 14:26
Jesus no Phantom C. H. Spurgeon. Matthew 14:26
The Magic of the Saviour's Voice A. L. R. Foote. Matthew 14:26
Peter on the Waves Alexander Maclaren Matthew 14:28
Beginning to Sink J. Vaughan, M. A. Matthew 14:28-33
Christ and Men's Fears Daniel Wilcox. Matthew 14:28-33
Doubting a Hindrance to the Christian Life R. H. Baynes, B. A. Matthew 14:28-33
Failure in the Midst of Success P. Thompson. Matthew 14:28-33
Failure Teaching Humilit P. Thompson. Matthew 14:28-33
Impulse and Regulation Bishop Huntingdon. Matthew 14:28-33
No Safety in Mere Feeling J. Vaughan, M. A. Matthew 14:28-33
Peter in the Storm T. Dale, M. A. Matthew 14:28-33
Peter's Unwise Experiment in Faith A. M. Stuart. Matthew 14:28-33
Presumption of Early Martyrs Francis Bragge. Matthew 14:28-33
The Cause of Sinking J. Vaughan, M. A. Matthew 14:28-33
The Earnest Prayer W. D. Harwood. Matthew 14:28-33
The Fear of Peter When Walking on the Water C. Bradley. Matthew 14:28-33
The Religion of Impulse D. Thomas, D. D. Matthew 14:28-33
Walking on the Waters W. M. Taylor, D. D. Matthew 14:28-33
The Lack of Staying Power R. Tuck Matthew 14:29, 30
Doubting Christians J. Cooke. Matthew 14:31
Mr. Fearing Comforted Charles Haddon Spurgeon Matthew 14:31
Safety of Believers in Seeming Perils W. Arnot. Matthew 14:31
The Name Which Disciples Found for Jesus R. Tuck Matthew 14:33
Philanthropy J.A. Macdonald Matthew 14:34-36
Christ Healing the Diseased R. Henry. Matthew 14:36
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