Étude 1 sur 9 · L’appel d’un autre disciple, Matthieu

  1. Étude 1 : L’appel d’un autre disciple, Matthieu
  2. Étude 2 : La relation personnelle du disciple avec son Seigneur
  3. Étude 3 : Conclusion du Messie Jésus
  4. Étude 4 : Les hommes qui veulent suivre le Messie Jésus
  5. Étude 5 : La parabole du figuier stérile
  6. Étude 6 : L’image du sel sans saveur
  7. Étude 7 : Parabole des serviteurs inutiles
  8. Étude 8 : Le cep et les sarments
  9. Étude 9 : L'incompréhension des disciples

The beginning of the ministry in Galilee

  • The calling of another disciple, Matthew

    The article examines Jesus' calling of Matthew, highlighting his unique role among the disciples as the future writer of the Gospel. Matthew leaves his work as a tax collector to follow Christ after having known him previously, probably through John the Baptist. This calling is significant because it makes Matthew a crucial spokesman for the apostles.

    Matthew 9.9 (King James Version) :
    And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
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From the second to the third Passover festival

  • The disciple’s personal relationship with his Lord

    Pericope 116 explores the personal relationship between the disciple and his Lord through Matthew 11.25-30 and Luke 10.21-24. After condemning the unbelieving towns, Jesus rejoices that the humble understand his word where the wise fail. He affirms his divine sonship and invites all the weary to come to him, promising rest and gentleness under his shared yoke, in contrast to the burdens imposed by the Pharisees.

    Luke 10.21-24 (King James Version) :
    In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:For I tell you, that many prophets and kings 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.
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  • Conclusion of Jesus the Messiah

    Pericope 150 closes the parable discourse of Matthew 13. Jesus asks his disciples whether they have understood, then describes the ideal disciple as a scribe instructed in the kingdom, able to bring out of his treasure things new and old. This passage underscores the complementarity of the Old and New Testaments and the responsibility of teachers to pass on the Messiah's teaching faithfully.

    Matthew 13.51-53 (King James Version) :
    Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.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.And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.
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From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week

  • The men who want to follow the Messiah Jesus

    Luke 9.57-62 presents three men who wish to follow the Messiah Jesus, each with a condition or a hesitation. Jesus responds by calling for renunciation of material comfort, for the primacy of the Kingdom over family duties, and for a determination with no turning back. This passage, unique to Luke, takes place during the journey through Samaria toward Jerusalem and is a radical call to total, uncompromising commitment to the Messiah.

    Luke 5.27 (King James Version) :
    And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.
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  • The parable of the barren fig tree

    The parable of the barren fig tree (Luke 13.6-9), reported only by Luke, illustrates God’s patience and the urgency of conversion. Jesus warns that every disciple who bears no spiritual fruit risks judgment, while emphasizing that God grants an additional time of grace. This text follows on from Luke 13.1-5 and carries a twofold message: a solemn warning and divine mercy.

    John 9.1-3 (King James Version) :
    And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
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  • The image of salt without flavour

    The article 'PER241 - The image of salt without flavour' analyses a passage of Luke 14:34-35, where Jesus teaches that disciples must be like salt, essential and transforming. If a disciple loses his spiritual 'flavour', he becomes useless, like insipid salt. This teaching calls for an active and lasting commitment in the spiritual life.

    Matthew 5.13 (King James Version) :
    Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
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  • Parable of the unworthy servants

    The article explores the parable of the unworthy servants in Luke 17.7-10, stressing the importance of humility and gratitude in the life of the disciple. Jesus teaches that faithful service does not expect recognition from the master and that every ability is a gift from God. Obedience confers no rights, thus promoting an attitude of gratitude, not of entitlement.

    Luke 17.7-10 (King James Version) :
    But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
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The last day up to the crucifixion

  • The vine and the branches

    The article “PER320 - The Vine and the Branches” explores Jesus’ teaching in John 15:1-17, using the image of the vine and the branches to illustrate the relationship with his disciples. Jesus presents himself as the source of true spiritual fruitfulness, calling for a reciprocal union centered on love and obedience.

    John 13.30 (King James Version) :
    He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.
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Contradictions

  • The disciples’ lack of understanding

    L'article explore les différences dans la compréhension des paroles de Jésus par les disciples selon Matthieu, Marc et Luc. Il argue que Matthieu montre leur tristesse due à la compréhension partielle de sa mort, tandis que Marc et Luc indiquent leur incompréhension de la résurrection. Ces récits complémentaires enrichissent la compréhension de cet événement.

    Matthew 17.22-23 (King James Version) :
    And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.
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