Insights on Matthew 16--28

by Charles R. Swindoll

Overview

Matthew’s Gospel shows that Jesus was Israel’s King and long-awaited Messiah. In Insights on Matthew 16–28, Chuck Swindoll unpacks the journey of Jesus from His transfiguration to His glorious resurrection. Chuck’s deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor bring a warmth and practical accessibility not often found in commentaries.

The 16-volume Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary series draws on 13-time Christian Book Award winner Chuck Swindoll’s more than 50 years of studying and preaching God’s Word. Each volume includes both the NLT and NASB translations of the Bible, verse-by-verse commentary, charts, maps, photos, key terms, and background articles with practical application. A must-have for pastors, teachers, and anyone else who is seeking a deeply practical resource for exploring God’s Word.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496436153
Publisher:	Tyndale House Publishers
Publication date:	07/07/2020
Series:	Swindoll's Living Insights New Testament Commentary , #1
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the clear, practical teaching and application of God's Word. He currently pastors Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, and serves as the chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary. His renowned Insight for Living radio program airs around the world. Chuck and Cynthia, his partner in life and ministry, have four grown children, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Table of Contents

Author's Preface v

The Strong's Numbering System vii

Introduction 3

Opposition and Rejection of the King (Mathew 16:1-25:46) 10

Testy Critics and Dull Disciples (Matthew 16:1-12) 11

Answering Life's Ultimate Question (Matthew 16:13-20) 19

Three "Nevers" to Never Forget (Matthew 16:21-28) 32

A Terrifying Glimpse of Glory (Matthew 17:1-13) 40

Micro-Faith and Mega-Obstacles (Matthew 17:14-21) 53

Death and Taxes (Matthew 17:22-27) 60

Life Lessons Learned from Children (Matthew 18:1-14) 68

Caring Enough to Confront (Matthew 18:15-20) 76

How Often Should We Forgive? (Matthew 18:21-35) 85

Debate over Divorce (Matthew 19:1-12) 94

Who Is Closest to the Kingdom of Heaven? (Matthew 19:13-30) 108

Letting God Be God (Matthew 20:1-16) 120

Roadside Reminders and Reproofs (Matthew 20:17-34) 128

Who's Riding What and Why? (Matthew 21:1-11) 137

When Jesus Lowered the Boom (Matthew 21:12-22) 147

Slugging It Out with Caustic Critics (Matthew 21:23-46) 156

A Dialogue with Deceivers (Matthew 22:1-22) 163

Will We Be Married in the Resurrection? (Matthew 22:23-33) 172

The Two Ultimate Questions (Matthew 22:34-46) 180

Woes for Religious Phonies (Matthew 23:1-39) 187

First Glimpses of the Last Days (Matthew 24:1-28) 200

Ready or Not, Here He Comes (Matthew 24:29-25:46) 213

Passion and Triumph of the King (Matthew 26:1-28:201) 228

Countdown to Betrayal (Matthew 26:1-16) 230

Soul Searching during Supper (Matthew 26:17-30) 237

Denial, Distress, Deception, Desertion (Matthew 26:31-56) 247

Who's Really on Trial? (Matthew 26:57-75) 260

Thoroughly Guilty… Totally Innocent (Matthew 27:1-26) 268

Those Final, Dreadful Hours (Matthew 27:27-50) 281

What Happened Next? (Matthew 27:51-66) 294

Resurrection: What Happened… What Didn't? (Matthew 28:1-15) 307

What Now? (Matthew 28:16-20) 318

Endnotes 327

List of Features and Images

Timeline of Matthew 2

Map of Jesus' Life and Ministry 2

The Gospel of Matthew at a Glance 4

Quick Facts on Matthew 6

Map: The Sea of Galilee an Magadan 16

Map: The Region of Galilee and Caesarea Philippi 21

Caesarea Philippi 22

Was Peter the First Pope? 26

When Did the Church Begin? 30

Coming(s) of the Kingdom? 43

Map: The Transfiguration Site 45

Mustard Seeds and Mount Hermon 58

Jesus' Predictions of His Passion in Matthew 63

The Temple Tax 65

Ancient Millstone 72

Satisfying an Impossible Debt 89

Map: Israel after Herod the Great 97

Irreconcilable Differences: Two Schools of Throught on Diorce 100

Excursus: The Bigger Picture-Paul on Divorce in 1 Corinthians 7 103

Excursus: A Future for Israel? 117

Map: The Traditional Route from Galilee to Jerusalem 131

Map: Jesus' Approach to Jerusalem 138

Excursus: The "Tale" Wagging the Donkey? 139

Map: Route of the Triumphal Entry 141

Court of the Gentiles 150

Fig Tree 153

Roman Coin 170

Out Resurrection Bodies 176

Phylacteries and Tassels 192

The Temple Mount 203

Timeline of Future Events 209

The Two Advents of Christ Contrasted 223

Nobody knows the Day or the Hour 224

"Behold, the Bridegroom!" 226

The Gangsters of Jerusalem 233

Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread 240

Excursus: "This Is My Body; This Is My Blood" 245

Map: Jerusalem and Gethsemane 250

Gethsemane 252

The Three Witnesses 256

The Trials of Jesus 263

Chronology from Gethsemane to Golgotha 271

Pontius Pilate 273

Matthew's Use of Gezerah Shawah 276

Flagrum 280

The Fortress of Antonia 285

Map: The Via Dolorosa 287

Excursus: Crucifixion 289

Map: The Third Wall of Jerusalem 301

Excursus: Resurrection Accounts Harmonized, Part 1-From Thursday to Saturday 303

Excursus: Resurrection Accounts Harmonized, Part 2-From Saturday Night to Sunday Morning 311

Map: Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection 311

Excursus: Resurrectio Accounts Harmonized, Part 3-Sunday and Beyond 319

Mount Arbel 321