The Gospel Of Matthew Chapter 18 Part 1 Pride Is Contrary To The Gospel
A pride fueled dispute among the disciples of Christ was addressed. Matthew 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? This chapter begins with Christ's disciples asking another question of their Master after Matthew sets the time and place for us. The words "At the same time" means that this question was posed right after Christ and Peter spoke about the temple tax and after Peter caught a fish and found money to pay for both of them. Mark's gospel adds some context to help us see why this question was asked by Jesus' disciples. Mark 9:33 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? When they arrived at the home they were going to stay in at Capernaum, Jesus first asked them a question. Jesus asked them " What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?" Jesus did not ask this question because He di...