Gospel of Matthew

The Second Miracles

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

Matthew 14:13-21

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds upon Jesus' miracle, later in his ministry, of feeding thousands with only a small portion of food.

The Possibility of the Impossible

Matthew 14:22-36

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition about Jesus' encounter with Peter and the disciples as he walked out to their boat during a storm on the Sea of Galilee.

Human Tradition vs. Holy Scripture

Matthew 15:1-20

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses a pivotal confrontation during Jesus' ministry with the Jewish elders. Dr. Johnson describes this passage as "the collision of two views of religion."

Dogged Faith Triumphing Over the Silent Messiah

Matthew 15:21-31

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Jesus' ministry to the Gentiles during the healing of the Syro-Phoenician woman.

The Feeding of the 4,000, the Signs of the Times, and a Warning Against Heresy

Matthew 15:32 - 16:12

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition of a lenghty passage from the Gospel of Matthew in which Jesus performs a second feeding of the multitude and continues to confront the Jewish elders.