*ευαγγελιον κ̣ατ̣α μαθ᾽θαιον (euangelion kata Maththaion). Dated to late 2nd or early 3rd century, it is the earliest manuscript title for Matthew*

This is the ninth part of a multi-part sermon series on the Gospel According to Matthew. Dr. Thiel begins by discussing the Jesus comments about marriage, males, females, divorce, and eunuchs. He also discusses the term 'reverend' and explains some information about the Seventh Day Baptists. He discusses covetousness and difficulties for the rich inheriting the kingdom of God and denounces concepts related to purgatory and indulgences. He goes through the 'parable of the workers in the vineyard' discusses Jesus' comments about the last being first and the first last. Dr. Thiel also goes over scriptures pertaining to what converted Christians are supposed to do. Dr. Thiel also reads each and every verse in the nineteenth and twentieth chapters of Matthew’s Gospel. A written article of possibly related interest is titled "Jesus: The Son of God and Saviour" URL: http://www.cogwriter.com/jesus.htm

Here is a link to the first part of the sermon series: Matthew 1-2: Greek or Aramaic, Jesus, and the Star?

Second part of the sermon series: Matthew 3-5: John the Baptist, Temptations, and the Beatitudes

Third part of the sermon series: Matthew 5-6: Charitable Deeds, the Rosary, Prayer, the Golden Rule, and Faith

Fourth part of the sermon series: Matthew 8-10: Married Clergy, Faith, Coming Persecution, and the Ecumenical Agenda

Fifth part of the sermon series: Matthew 11-12: John the Elijah, Sodom, Unpardonable Sin, & 3 Days and 3 Nights

Sixth part of the sermon series: Matthew 13-14: Parables, Mustard Seeds, Birthdays, and Faith

Seventh part of the sermon series: Matthew 15-16: Tradition, Signs of the Times, and The Rock & Peter

Eighth part of the sermon series: Matthew 17-18: Transfiguration, Elijah to Come, Taxes, and Forgiveness