Part Five

Matthew 20

21 Jesus emphasized Faith to his Disciples. Again.

42
"Jesus said to them, "Haven't you ever read what the Scriptures say,
" 'The stone the builders didn't accept
has become the most important stone of all.
The Lord has done it.
It is wonderful in our eyes'? (Psalm 118:22,23)"

Is that, not just beautiful. Jesus is out corner stone, our foundation, our rock. SO, is Jesus the rock? The rock his church is built on??

Chapter 22

**Jesus has told stories of Masters sending servants who are mistreated, and who sends his son who is Killed. ... About the jews mistreating prophets,  John the Baptist, and Jesus. 


*Jesus does not appreciate people worrying about how the details of relationships and families will work out when the dead shall rise. 


34-40  Jesus emphasizes two commandment. Love God with all of my heart, soul, and mind.  Love my neighbors as I love myself. ...I love my neighbors...a lot. 


Chapter 23
1-14.. Jesus emphasizes the hypocritical nature of the Pharisees. He stressed the humility needed.. to serve others, not to raise myself up, or to act important. 


17... this verse says a lot. Does the gold make the temple, or does the temple make the gold holy. So much is said here. Oh the ways to look at this verse. 


-39... This sums ups Gods feelings towards the Jew.. and his relationship with them. Be careful with hypocrisy and pride.

Chapter 24
9-14 Jesus talks about the trials and troulbles that will come along with following him. He encourages the followers to stay strong. 

29... Jesus begins talking about The End. The actual end. When all those that follow him are gathered together. 

51 Jesus stresses the importance of being ready for the end, being prepared, a good servant...   Okay, How am I to be prepared???

Chapter 25
1-13... be ready

14-30.. a great story. I need to use what the Lord gives me. Whether I am blessed with a lot, or less. It will be enough for me. 

31-46   Another reference to the end. Jesus and the angles coming, the angels gathering everyone and separating them into two groups. Those who did the Lords will, and those who did not. 


Overall Summary

Well. It seems, some more, Important tones once again are
*fatih
*Humility

Some new points
*being prepared for the end. For when Jesus and the angels come, to cull the weeds. 
*not to be hypocrites, and to actually do the Lords will. 

These passages really start to open up about the 'end'  and to be ready. These passages also begin to give more information on how important Jesus will be, for me to be part of the Kingdom. ..Now, how to become part of this kingdom...I do not know yet.