Eight chapter salvation related bible study

 

            Here is a study of eight different chapters of the gospels which related a salvation message. It starts with the parables of Matthew 13, then moves on to a teaching relating forgiveness in Matthew 18, then goes on to show the value God and heaven place on repentance in Luke chapter 15, goes on to give salvation messages contained in John chapters 3 and 10 and then concludes with a presentation of the passion in the gospel of Mark. All these chapters show the love of God and Jesus with His teachings and the passion where Jesus took the anger of God which was rightly directed at a very sinful man on Himself and the resulting punishment for a man to find forgiveness for his sins and a relationship with God, which is priceless.

I am continuing this bible study  with Matthew chapter 13 which is a whole large collection of parables concerning salvation and the value of the kingdom of God, including the parable of the sower, the parable of the wheat and the tares, the parable pearl of great price and more.

(Matthew 13:1)  The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.

 

(Matthew 13:2)  And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.

 

(Matthew 13:3)  And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;

 

(Matthew 13:4)  And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

 

(Matthew 13:5)  Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:

 

(Matthew 13:6)  And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.

 

(Matthew 13:7)  And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

 

(Matthew 13:8)  But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.

 

(Matthew 13:9)  Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

 

(Matthew 13:10)  And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?

 

(Matthew 13:11)  He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

 

(Matthew 13:12)  For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

 

(Matthew 13:13)  Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

 

(Matthew 13:14)  And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

 

(Matthew 13:15)  For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

 

(Matthew 13:16)  But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.

 

(Matthew 13:17)  For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

 

(Matthew 13:18)  Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

 

(Matthew 13:19)  When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

 

(Matthew 13:20)  But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

 

(Matthew 13:21)  Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

 

(Matthew 13:22)  He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

 

(Matthew 13:23)  But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

 

(Matthew 13:24)  Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

 

(Matthew 13:25)  But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

 

(Matthew 13:26)  But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

 

(Matthew 13:27)  So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?

 

(Matthew 13:28)  He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?

 

(Matthew 13:29)  But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.

 

(Matthew 13:30)  Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

 

(Matthew 13:31)  Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:

 

(Matthew 13:32)  Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.

 

(Matthew 13:33)  Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

 

(Matthew 13:34)  All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:

 

(Matthew 13:35)  That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

 

(Matthew 13:36)  Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.

 

(Matthew 13:37)  He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;

 

(Matthew 13:38)  The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

 

(Matthew 13:39)  The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.

 

(Matthew 13:40)  As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

 

(Matthew 13:41)  The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

 

(Matthew 13:42)  And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

 

(Matthew 13:43)  Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

 

(Matthew 13:44)  Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

 

(Matthew 13:45)  Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

 

(Matthew 13:46)  Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

 

(Matthew 13:47)  Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

 

(Matthew 13:48)  Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

 

(Matthew 13:49)  So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,

 

(Matthew 13:50)  And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

 

(Matthew 13:51)  Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.

 

(Matthew 13:52)  Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

 

(Matthew 13:53)  And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.

 

(Matthew 13:54)  And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

 

(Matthew 13:55)  Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

 

(Matthew 13:56)  And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?

 

(Matthew 13:57)  And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

 

(Matthew 13:58)  And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

 

Here is Matthew chapter 18 which contains messages of salvation offense, and forgiveness, praying for one another, and the need to forgive one another, to be forgiven by the Heavenly Father. It is a powerful chapter with powerful lessons.

(Matthew 18:1)  At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

 

(Matthew 18:2)  And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

 

(Matthew 18:3)  And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

 

(Matthew 18:4)  Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

 

(Matthew 18:5)  And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.

 

(Matthew 18:6)  But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

 

(Matthew 18:7)  Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

 

(Matthew 18:8)  Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.

 

(Matthew 18:9)  And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.

 

(Matthew 18:10)  Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

 

(Matthew 18:11)  For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

 

(Matthew 18:12)  How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?

 

(Matthew 18:13)  And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.

 

(Matthew 18:14)  Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

 

(Matthew 18:15)  Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

 

(Matthew 18:16)  But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

 

(Matthew 18:17)  And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

 

(Matthew 18:18)  Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

 

(Matthew 18:19)  Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

 

(Matthew 18:20)  For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

 

(Matthew 18:21)  Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

 

(Matthew 18:22)  Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

 

(Matthew 18:23)  Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

 

(Matthew 18:24)  And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

 

(Matthew 18:25)  But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

 

(Matthew 18:26)  The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

 

(Matthew 18:27)  Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

 

(Matthew 18:28)  But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

 

(Matthew 18:29)  And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

 

(Matthew 18:30)  And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

 

(Matthew 18:31)  So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

 

(Matthew 18:32)  Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:

 

(Matthew 18:33)  Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

 

(Matthew 18:34)  And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.

 

(Matthew 18:35)  So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

 

Here are three powerful parable teachings in Luke 15 which illustrate how God really values the repentant sinner. First up is the parable of the lost sheep which shows how much God will pursue the lost and even backslidden and how heaven rejoices greatly when one sinner comes to salvation by repenting and believing in Jesus

(Luke 15:1)  Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

 

(Luke 15:2)  And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

 

(Luke 15:3)  And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

 

(Luke 15:4)  What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

 

(Luke 15:5)  And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

 

(Luke 15:6)  And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

 

(Luke 15:7)  I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

 

Second is the parable of the lost coin where a woman searches diligently until she finds it and like the one with the lost sheep rejoices. Heaven also likewise rejoices over a repentant sinner who accepts Jesus

(Luke 15:8)  Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?

 

(Luke 15:9)  And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

 

(Luke 15:10)  Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

 

Lastly is the famous parable of the prodigal son which I personally believe not only refers to new converts but can refer to backslidden people who return to the Lord who would welcome them back like the father welcomes his son back. It is a powerful message which is illustrative of God’s tender mercy for all of us.

(Luke 15:11)  And he said, A certain man had two sons:

 

(Luke 15:12)  And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

 

(Luke 15:13)  And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.

 

(Luke 15:14)  And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

 

(Luke 15:15)  And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

 

(Luke 15:16)  And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

 

(Luke 15:17)  And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

 

(Luke 15:18)  I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,

 

(Luke 15:19)  And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

 

(Luke 15:20)  And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

 

(Luke 15:21)  And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

 

(Luke 15:22)  But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

 

(Luke 15:23)  And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

 

(Luke 15:24)  For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

 

(Luke 15:25)  Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.

 

(Luke 15:26)  And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

 

(Luke 15:27)  And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.

 

(Luke 15:28)  And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.

 

(Luke 15:29)  And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

 

(Luke 15:30)  But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

 

(Luke 15:31)  And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.

 

(Luke 15:32)  It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

 

I am continuing this study with John chapter 3, which is the powerful dialog between Jesus and Nicodemus where Jesus relates how we MUST be born again- of the spirit and of the blood- in order to see and enter into the kingdom of God, as that which is born of the flesh is flesh and of the spirit, spirit. Jesus then reminds us God sent Jesus so the world might be saved and not condemned as He loves the world that much to send His Son. Those who do not believe are condemned already. John the Baptist then echoes Jesus’ words at the end of the chapter.

(John 3:1)  There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

 

(John 3:2)  The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

 

(John 3:3)  Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

 

(John 3:4)  Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

 

(John 3:5)  Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

 

(John 3:6)  That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

 

(John 3:7)  Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

 

(John 3:8)  The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

 

(John 3:9)  Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?

 

(John 3:10)  Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?

 

(John 3:11)  Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.

 

(John 3:12)  If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?

 

(John 3:13)  And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

 

(John 3:14)  And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

 

(John 3:15)  That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

 

(John 3:16)  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

 

(John 3:17)  For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

 

(John 3:18)  He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

 

(John 3:19)  And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

 

(John 3:20)  For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

 

(John 3:21)  But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

 

(John 3:22)  After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

 

(John 3:23)  And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

 

(John 3:24)  For John was not yet cast into prison.

 

(John 3:25)  Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.

 

(John 3:26)  And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.

 

(John 3:27)  John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.

 

(John 3:28)  Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.

 

(John 3:29)  He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

 

(John 3:30)  He must increase, but I must decrease.

 

(John 3:31)  He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

 

(John 3:32)  And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.

 

(John 3:33)  He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.

 

(John 3:34)  For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

 

(John 3:35)  The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

 

(John 3:36)  He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

 

John chapter 10 is the teaching where Jesus then tells the Jews how that He is the door to the sheep and the good Shepherd and that those who come to Him enter in and find pasture. He also gives His sheep life everlasting. Jesus says how He will lay down His life for His sheep too, which He does later, atoning for all mankind’s sins. Jesus then also states how He and His Father are one.

(John 10:1)  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

 

(John 10:2)  But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

 

(John 10:3)  To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

 

(John 10:4)  And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

 

(John 10:5)  And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

 

(John 10:6)  This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.

 

(John 10:7)  Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

 

(John 10:8)  All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.

 

(John 10:9)  I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

 

(John 10:10)  The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

 

(John 10:11)  I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

 

(John 10:12)  But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

 

(John 10:13)  The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

 

(John 10:14)  I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

 

(John 10:15)  As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

 

(John 10:16)  And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

 

(John 10:17)  Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

 

(John 10:18)  No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

 

(John 10:19)  There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.

 

(John 10:20)  And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

 

(John 10:21)  Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

 

(John 10:22)  And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

 

(John 10:23)  And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.

 

(John 10:24)  Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.

 

(John 10:25)  Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.

 

(John 10:26)  But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.

 

(John 10:27)  My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

 

(John 10:28)  And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

 

(John 10:29)  My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.

 

(John 10:30)  I and my Father are one.

 

(John 10:31)  Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.

 

(John 10:32)  Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?

 

(John 10:33)  The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.

 

(John 10:34)  Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?

 

(John 10:35)  If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

 

(John 10:36)  Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

 

(John 10:37)  If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.

 

(John 10:38)  But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.

 

(John 10:39)  Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,

 

(John 10:40)  And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.

 

(John 10:41)  And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.

 

(John 10:42)  And many believed on him there.

 

Mark chapter 14 tells of the last supper, Jesus betrayal and arrest, Peters denials of Jesus which are foretold, and also the early hearings for Jesus

(Mark 14:1)  After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.

 

(Mark 14:2)  But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people.

 

(Mark 14:3)  And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.

 

(Mark 14:4)  And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

 

(Mark 14:5)  For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

 

(Mark 14:6)  And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

 

(Mark 14:7)  For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.

 

(Mark 14:8)  She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.

 

(Mark 14:9)  Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

 

(Mark 14:10)  And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.

 

(Mark 14:11)  And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

 

(Mark 14:12)  And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?

 

(Mark 14:13)  And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.

 

(Mark 14:14)  And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

 

(Mark 14:15)  And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.

 

(Mark 14:16)  And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

 

(Mark 14:17)  And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.

 

(Mark 14:18)  And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.

 

(Mark 14:19)  And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

 

(Mark 14:20)  And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.

 

(Mark14:21)  The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.

 

(Mark 14:22)  And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.

 

(Mark 14:23)  And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.

 

(Mark 14:24)  And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.

 

(Mark 14:25)  Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.

 

(Mark 14:26)  And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

 

(Mark 14:27)  And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.

 

(Mark 14:28)  But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.

 

(Mark 14:29)  But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.

 

(Mark 14:30)  And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

 

(Mark 14:31)  But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

 

(Mark 14:32)  And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

 

(Mark 14:33)  And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;

 

(Mark 14:34)  And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.

 

(Mark 14:35)  And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

 

(Mark 14:36)  And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

 

(Mark 14:37)  And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

 

(Mark 14:38)  Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

 

(Mark 14:39)  And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.

 

(Mark 14:40)  And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.

 

(Mark 14:41)  And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

 

(Mark 14:42)  Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.

 

(Mark 14:43)  And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

 

(Mark 14:44)  And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

 

(Mark 14:45)  And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

 

(Mark 14:46)  And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

 

(Mark 14:47)  And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

 

(Mark 14:48)  And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?

 

(Mark 14:49)  I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.

 

(Mark 14:50)  And they all forsook him, and fled.

 

(Mark 14:51)  And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:

 

(Mark 14:52)  And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.

 

(Mark 14:53)  And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

 

(Mark 14:54)  And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

 

(Mark 14:55)  And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

 

(Mark 14:56)  For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

 

(Mark 14:57)  And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,

 

(Mark 14:58)  We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.

 

(Mark 14:59)  But neither so did their witness agree together.

 

(Mark 14:60)  And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

 

(Mark 14:61)  But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

 

(Mark 14:62)  And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

 

(Mark 14:63)  Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?

 

(Mark 14:64)  Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.

 

(Mark 14:65)  And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.

 

(Mark 14:66)  And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:

 

(Mark 14:67)  And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

 

(Mark 14:68)  But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.

 

(Mark 14:69)  And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them.

 

(Mark 14:70)  And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.

 

(Mark 14:71)  But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.

 

(Mark 14:72)  And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

 

Mark chapter 15 tells of the story of Jesus hearing before Pilate who then condemns Jesus to be whipped and crucified. Jesus carries His cross and then is crucified and in so doing paying for all of the sins of mankind and this act of obedience paves the way for restoration of relationship with God by the atoning blood of Christ. He is then buried but will rise from the dead soon enough

(Mark 15:1)  And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.

 

(Mark 15:2)  And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.

 

(Mark 15:3)  And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.

 

(Mark 15:4)  And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.

 

(Mark 15:5)  But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.

 

(Mark 15:6)  Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

 

(Mark 15:7)  And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

 

(Mark 15:8)  And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them.

 

(Mark 15:9)  But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

 

(Mark 15:10)  For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.

 

(Mark 15:11)  But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

 

(Mark 15:12)  And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?

 

(Mark 15:13)  And they cried out again, Crucify him.

 

(Mark 15:14)  Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.

 

(Mark 15:15)  And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.

 

(Mark 15:16)  And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.

 

(Mark 15:17)  And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,

 

(Mark 15:18)  And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!

 

(Mark 15:19)  And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.

 

(Mark 15:20)  And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.

 

(Mark 15:21)  And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.

 

(Mark 15:22)  And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull.

 

(Mark 15:23)  And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.

 

(Mark 15:24)  And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.

 

(Mark 15:25)  And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.

 

(Mark 15:26)  And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

 

(Mark 15:27)  And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.

 

(Mark 15:28)  And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.

 

(Mark 15:29)  And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,

 

(Mark 15:30)  Save thyself, and come down from the cross.

 

(Mark 15:31)  Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

 

(Mark15:32)  Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.

 

(Mark 15:33)  And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.

 

(Mark 15:34)  And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

 

(Mark 15:35)  And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.

 

(Mark 15:36)  And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.

 

(Mark 15:37)  And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.

 

(Mark 15:38)  And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.

 

(Mark 15:39)  And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.

 

(Mark 15:40)  There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;

 

(Mark 15:41)  (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.

 

(Mark 15:42)  And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,

 

(Mark 15:43)  Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

 

(Mark 15:44)  And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.

 

(Mark 15:45)  And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

 

(Mark 15:46)  And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.

 

(Mark 15:47)  And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.

 

Indeed in Mark chapter 16 Jesus does rise from the grave but many do not believe this so Jesus appears to them and rebukes them over that and then gives this version of the great commission to go preach the gospel to the world

(Mark 16:1)  And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.

 

(Mark 16:2)  And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.

 

(Mark 16:3)  And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?

 

(Mark 16:4)  And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.

 

(Mark 16:5)  And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.

 

(Mark 16:6)  And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

 

(Mark 16:7)  But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

 

(Mark 16:8)  And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.

 

(Mark 16:9)  Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

 

(Mark 16:10)  And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.

 

(Mark 16:11)  And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.

 

(Mark 16:12)  After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.

 

(Mark 16:13)  And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.

 

(Mark 16:14)  Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

 

(Mark 16:15)  And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

 

(Mark 16:16)  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

 

(Mark 16:17)  And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

 

(Mark 16:18)  They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

 

(Mark 16:19)  So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

 

(Mark 16:20)  And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

 

I am sure you have now seen enough from the seven chapters of Matthew which show Jesus wonderful love and wisdom and also what He did for mankind to restore the relationship and atone for all sins of man now to be ready to pray to be saved. God loves you and Jesus death on the cross illustrates that point very powerfully for the idea was to restore relationship with God and man, something God dearly wanted to do. There is nothing that can compare with the relationship with God or even come remotely close to it. I am now including a short prayer that you can say to ensure that you are saved and have eternal life when you die, going to heaven to be with Jesus forever and not end up going to hell. Please pray the following prayer with me, aloud:

Dear God in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness. I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin. You said in Your Holy Word, Romans 10:9 that if we confess Jesus as our Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we will be saved. Right now I confess Jesus as the Lord of my soul. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Thank you Jesus for your unlimited grace which has saved me from my sins. I thank you Jesus that your grace never leads to license, but rather it always leads to repentance. Therefore Lord Jesus transform my life so that I may bring glory and honor to you alone and not to myself. Thank you Jesus for dying for me and giving me eternal life.

Amen.

 

God bless you and yours