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41-mat/01.md

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 ### Why did Matthew write about Jesus’ ancestors?
 
+[1:1]
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 Matthew wrote about Jesus’ ancestors so people would know that he rule Israel because he was a descendant of King David. 
 
 See: [Covenant with David](../articles/covenantdavid.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](../articles/ancestor.md); [Son of David](../articles/sonofdavid.md)
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 ### What does the name, “Jesus,” mean?
 
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 “Jesus” was the Greek form of the Hebrew name “Joshua.” The name “Joshua” meant “God saves.” Other men of the Israelites also had this name, but Jesus was unlike them because he was also the “son of David.”  The title “son of David” was also a name for the messiah. 
 
 See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Son of David](../articles/sonofdavid.md)
@@ -23,6 +27,8 @@ See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved f
 
 ### What did it mean “to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit”?
 
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 Scholars think that “to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit” meant that the Holy Spirit caused Mary to become pregnant. It was a miracle.
 
 See: [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Incarnation](../articles/incarnation.md); [Virgin](../articles/virgin.md) 
@@ -31,6 +37,8 @@ See: [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md)
 
 ### What did it mean that Joseph was a “righteous man”?
 
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 When Matthew wrote that Joseph was a “righteous man” it meant that he was a man that obeyed the Law of Moses. Joseph thought that Mary must have committed adultery in order for her to become pregnant. Joseph thought he should end his engagement with Mary because this was taught in the Law of Moses. Other scholars think Matthew wanted people to know that Joseph was a righteous man because he wanted to end his engagement with Mary in a quiet way, so as not to dishonor Mary.
 
 See: [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Adultery](../articles/adultery.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md)
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 ### What did the words, “disgrace her publicly” mean in Joseph’s day.
 
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 In ancient Israel, when a woman was disgraced publicly, she was brought to court because she did something wrong. This would have caused great shame and embarrassment for Mary. Perhaps she would also have been punished.
 
 See: [Ancient Trials (Lawsuit)](../articles/ancienttrials.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md)
@@ -47,6 +57,8 @@ See: [Ancient Trials (Lawsuit)](../articles/ancienttrials.md); [Punish (Punishme
 
 ### What did Matthew mean with the words, “fulfill what was spoken”?
 
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 When Matthew wrote the words, “fulfill what was spoken,” he was speaking about prophecies being fulfilled. It was prophesied that Mary would become pregnant, and Jesus would be born.
 
 See: Isaiah 7:14
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 ### What was meant by “he took her as his wife” when Matthew spoke about Joseph and Mary?
 
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 That Joseph took Mary as his wife meant that Mary became Joseph’s wife and he took her into his home. This showed everyone that Joseph accepted Mary as his wife.

41-mat/02.md

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 ### Where was Bethlehem?
 
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 See Map: Bethlehem
 
 
 
-### What are the days of Herod?
+### What were the days of Herod?
+
+[2:1]
 
 The days of Herod was the time when Herod the Great ruled the Jewish people. Herod ruled as a Jewish king when Jesus was born.  
 
@@ -17,7 +21,9 @@ See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md)
 
 
 
-### Who are the learned men from the east?
+### Who were the learned men from the east?
+
+[2:1]
 
 The learned men were most likely scholars from Babylon who studied how the stars moved. In ancient times, people in the Middle East were often guided by how the stars appeared in the sky. Matthew wrote about the visit of these men so that people would be amazed. The birth of Jesus was more than just good news for the people in Israel. It was good news for the entire world. God guided Gentile scholars to see Jesus.
 
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 ### Who was “the king of the Jews”?
 
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 The term “king of the Jews” is a title which the Gentiles often used to speak about the messiah. 
 
 See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
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 ### What was the “star in the east”?
 
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 Matthew wrote about a “star in the east.” This was a star people could see in the sky. The scholars lived west of Israel. These men studied the stars in the sky.  Therefore, they saw the light to the east of them. They followed the star in some way. It took them to Bethlehem. The believed star would bring them to something they wanted to see.
 Why was all Jerusalem troubled?
 Matthew wrote that Herod was disturbed because of the news he heard. These scholars reported that the messiah had been born. Herod was afraid of this because the messiah was the king of the Jews. Herod believed there could only be one “King of the Jews” (See: Matthew 2:1). Herod was afraid that the people would no longer want him to be king. The people of Jerusalem were afraid that Herod would become angry and hurt them. 
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 ### What is a chief priest?
 
+[2:4]
+
 See: [Chief Priest](../articles/chiefpriest.md)
 
 
 
 ### What is a scribe?
+
+[2:4]
  
 See: [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md) 
 
 
 
 ### What is the Christ?
+
+[2:4]
  
 See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
 
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 ### Why did Matthew write the same thing Micah wrote?
 
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 Matthew wrote the same thing Micah wrote (see: Micah 5:2). Micah said that the messiah would be born in Bethlehem. 
 
 See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
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 ### How was Bethlehem least among the rulers of Judah?
 
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 Matthew and Micah wrote that Bethlehem were least among the rulers of Judah. Many cities were greater than Bethlehem. Bethlehem was a small town. People did not think the messiah would come from a place like Bethlehem. 
  
 See Map: Bethlehem; Judah
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 ### How old was Jesus when the learned men came to visit him?
 
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 Matthew does not say how old Jesus was when the learned men came. When Herod learned about the birth of Jesus he ordered the killing of all male children under two years of age living near Bethlehem. Jesus was younger than this. 
 
 
 
 ### Did Herod want to worship the young child?
 
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 Herod directed the learned men to go to Bethlehem to “search thoroughly” for the young child. He wanted them to talk to people in Bethlehem. However, Herod did not want to worship Jesus. Instead, he wanted these men to find Jesus for him. He wanted to kill Jesus so he could continue to rule Israel.
 
 See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md)
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 ### What were the gifts the learned men brought to Jesus?
 
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 In ancient times, someone gave a gift to a person that was greater than them in order to honor the other person (see: Genesis 14:17-20 and Hebrews 7:1-7). The gifts which the learned men gave to Jesus were gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The gifts were very valuable and honored Jesus who they believed was a king. These gifts were very expensive. 
  
 
 
 ### Why did the learned men return to their country another way?
 
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 The learned men returned to their country in a different way than they came to Israel. They did not want Herod to be angry and kill them. God warned them by giving them a dream. 
 
 
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 ### What is an angel of the Lord?
+
+[2:13]
  
 See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md)
 
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 ### Would a Jew go to Egypt?
 
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 Egypt was about 100 kilometers south of Bethlehem. During this period, Egypt was not ruled by Herod. However, Egypt and Israel were part of the Roman Empire. At this time, Jews would often travel to Egypt. Many Jews lived in Egypt. Because there were so many Jews in Egypt, a Jewish temple had been built for them in Egypt. Because Herod did not rule Egypt, it was safe for Mary and Joseph to stay there. 
  
 See Map: Bethlehem; Egypt; Israel; Roman Empire 
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 ### Why did Matthew write the same thing Hosea wrote?
 
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 Matthew wrote the same thing Hosea wrote (see: Hosea 11:1). Jesus fulfilled the prophecy Hosea made about the messiah.
 
 See: [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
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 ### What are the land of Israel and the land of Judea?
 
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 When Matthew wrote about the land of Judea and the land of Israel, he was talking about the same place.
  
 
 
 ### Why was Joseph afraid of Herod Archelaus?
 
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 Herod Archeaus was the son of Herod the Great. He put many people into prison and killed many people. This is why Joseph was afraid of him. 
  
 See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md)
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 ### How was Jesus a Nazarene?
 
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 Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the town of Nazareth to live. Jesus was a Nazarene.

41-mat/03.md

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 ### Why did John the Baptist preach in the wilderness?
 
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 John the Baptist belonged to and spoke for God. He lived outside of the cities like a prophet from the Old Testament. John fulfilled the promise of the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 40:3) that said that someone from the wilderness would tell the people that Jesus was coming.
 Many Jews believed that a deliverer would come from the desert to free them from their Roman oppressors (Ezekiel 20:33–38; Hosea 2:14–23).
 
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 ### Why did John say “repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near”?
 
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 John told the people to “repent” or “turn away from” (μετανοέω/g3340) their sinful thoughts and actions. By doing so they would be prepared for the Messiah who was about to come. 
 
 See: [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
 
 
 
-### Why did the author of Matthew write the same thing Isaiah wrote? 
+### Why did the author of Matthew write the same thing Isaiah wrote?
+
+[3:3]
 
 The author of Matthew wrote the same thing Isaiah wrote (see: Isaiah 40:3). The ancient Jews disobeyed God. God punished the Israelites and sent them to Babylon. God promised that he would forgive them and return them to their home in Israel (see: Isaiah 40:1-2). Matthew said that Isaiah also wrote about John the Baptist because John’s message announced the coming of Jesus the messiah.  
 
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-### Why did John live in the way that he lived? 
+### Why did John live in the way that he lived?
+
+[3:4]
 
 John wore clothes made of camel’s hair and a belt made of leather. He ate locusts and wild honey. John lived in this way to show that he was a prophet like Elijah (See: 2 Kings 1:8). He lived simply and avoided luxuries in order to prepare God’s people for the coming of Jesus the messiah. 
 
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 ### Why did John baptize people?
 
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 John prepared people for the messiah to arrive. He baptized in water those people who repented of their sins (3:6). 
 
 See: [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Confess (Confession)](../articles/confess.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md)
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 ### Why did the Pharisees and Sadducees come to the baptism?
 
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 The Pharisees and Sadducees were religious and political leaders among the Jewish people. Some scholars think that the Pharisees and Sadducees to whom John spoke were coming to be baptized, too. They likely came to the baptism to learn about the things John taught. John was attracting many followers, and people were coming to him to be baptized. The Jewish leaders worried about people following John the Baptist.
 
 See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sadducees](../articles/sadducees.md); [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md)
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 ### Why did John rebuke the Jewish leaders?
 
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 John understood that the Pharisees and Sadducees came to learn why John served God in the way he did. They did not want to repent of their sins. If the Pharisees and Sadducees actually came to be baptized it is likely that John believed they just wanted people to see them and think they honored God.
 
 See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sadducees](../articles/sadducees.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md)
@@ -65,6 +79,8 @@ See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sadducees](../articles/sadducees.md
 
 ### How does someone have Abraham as their father?
 
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 The Pharisees and Sadducees were the descendants of Abraham. However, they did not trust God in the way Abraham did.
 
 See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sadducees](../articles/sadducees.md); [Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](../articles/ancestor.md)
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 ### Why did John talk about a tree?
 
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 John wrote about fruit and a tree (see: Matthew 3:10). This was a metaphor. He wanted people to know that Israel was about to be judged. John wanted them to know that God would quickly judge Israel. The Old Testament often used the axe as a symbol of judgement (See: Isaiah 10:15). God was often portrayed there as expecting good fruit from His people (see: Isaiah 5:2; Jeremiah 2:21; 11:16-17). 
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md); [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Fruit (Metaphor)](../articles/fruitmetaphor.md)
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 ### Who did John talk about when he talked about someone greater than him?
 
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 John spoke to a people group who wanted people to honor him. John wanted people to know that he needed to honor the messiah and he was unworthy to untie his sandals (See: Matthew 3:11). In ancient Israel, only servants untied the sandals of other people.
 
 
 
 ### How will Jesus baptize people with the Holy Spirit and fire?
 
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 Some scholars think John’s was a prophecy. This was fulfilled by Christians and non-Christians. Non-Christians do not repent and God will judge them. 
 Other scholars think the promise of fire was about Christians. The Holy Spirit purifies Christians. 
 
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 ### Why did John talk about a winnowing fork?
 
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 John talked about a winnowing fork because this tool was used by farmers in the field to separate the wheat from the chaff. Field workers would use this big fork to toss the harvested wheat into the wind. The heavy kernels of wheat would then fall to the ground, and the chaff would blow away. The chaff was often burned by fire. John used this as a metaphor. John wanted people to know that the Holy Spirit makes Christians clean.
  
 See: [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md)
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 ### Where were Galilee and the Jordan River?
 
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+
 See Map: Galilee; Jordan River
 
 
 
 ### Why did Jesus want to be baptized by John?
 
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 Jesus told John that John needed to baptize him. Jesus wanted John to baptize him in order “for us to fulfill all righteousness.” 
 
 See: [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md)
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 ### Why did John think that he should not baptize Jesus?
 
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 John said that he needed to be baptized by Jesus. John believed that Jesus was greater than him. He knew Jesus did not need to repent of his sins. He did not understand that Jesus was baptized for a different reason than the reason John baptized people.
 
 See: [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
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 ### Why did the Spirit come down on Jesus like a dove?
 
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 Many times in the Old Testament, human authors recorded the presence of doves in their stories. Doves were a sign of peace and new life. 
 
 See: Genesis 1:2; 8:8-12
@@ -141,6 +173,8 @@ See: [Sign](../articles/sign.md)
 
 ### Why did the voice from heaven say “this is my beloved son”?
 
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 God said that Jesus was his beloved son. Matthew wanted people to know that Jesus is holy and Jesus is God. 
 
 See: [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Jesus is God](../articles/jesusisgod.md) 

41-mat/04.md

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 ### How was Jesus led by the Holy Spirit? 
 
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 Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit descended like a dove and rested on Jesus in Matthew 3:16. The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tested to show Jesus completely obey God.
 
 See: [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Test](../articles/test.md)
@@ -15,6 +17,8 @@ See: [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Test](../articles/test.md)
 
 ### Where was the wilderness?
 
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+
 The wilderness was not far from where John was baptizing. The wilderness area had few or no people living in it. There was not much food and water in the wilderness. 
 
 See: [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Wilderness](../articles/wilderness.md)
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 ### How was someone tempted?
 
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+
 The Greek word which Matthew used for “tempted” can mean “testing.” When Jesus was tempted, he completely obeyed God. 
 
 See: [Tempt (Temptation)](../articles/tempt.md); [Test](../articles/test.md)
@@ -31,24 +37,32 @@ See: [Tempt (Temptation)](../articles/tempt.md); [Test](../articles/test.md)
 
 ### Who is the devil?
 
+[4:1]
+
 See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
 
 
 
 ### What is fasting?
 
+[4:2]
+
 See: [Fasting](../articles/fasting.md)
 
 
 
 ### What is the Son of God?
 
+[4:3]
+
 See: [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md)
 
 
 
 ### Why did Jesus say that “man shall not live on bread alone”?
 
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 When Jesus said, “Man shall not live on bread alone,” he said the same thing Moses wrote (see: Deuteronomy 8:3). God gave manna to the people who followed Moses through the wilderness. This was a miracle which God used to teach the people that the word of God is more important than food.
 
 See: [Manna](../articles/manna.md); [Word of God](../articles/wordofgod.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md)
@@ -57,6 +71,8 @@ See: [Manna](../articles/manna.md); [Word of God](../articles/wordofgod.md); [Mi
 
 ### What was the holy city?
 
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 The holy city is Jerusalem. It was a city that was different than other cities. It was the place where people worshipped God.
 
 See: [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Zion](../articles/zion.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md)
@@ -65,12 +81,16 @@ See: [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Zion](../articles/zion.
 
 ### What was the temple?
 
+[4:5]
+
 See: [Temple](../articles/temple.md)
 
 
 
 ### Why did Satan say, God “will command his angels to take care of you”?
 
+[4:6]
+
 When Satan said that God “will command his angels to take care of you,” he said the same things written in Psalm 91:11-12.  He told Jesus that if he were to throw himself down from the highest place of the temple, God would protect him. Satan wanted Jesus to forget that God the Father cared for Jesus.
 
 See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Temple](../articles/temple.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md)
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 ### Why did Jesus tell Satan, “You must not test the Lord your God”?
 
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 Jesus told Satan, “You must not test the Lord your God” because he understood that Satan wanted Jesus to not trust God the Father and to disobey God the Father. Jesus only wanted to serve and obey God the Father.
 
 See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Test](../articles/test.md); [Lord](../articles/lord.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md)
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 ### Why did Satan want Jesus to worship him?
 
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 Satan wanted Jesus to forget about his loyalty to God the Father. If Jesus became loyal to Satan, then Jesus could have the entire world as his reward. Satan wanted Jesus to disobey God. 
 
 See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md)
@@ -95,6 +119,8 @@ See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [God the Father](../articles/god
 
 ### Why did Jesus say that someone should only worship God?
 
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+
 Jesus said that someone should only worship God because God alone was worthy to be worshipped.
 
 See: [Worship](../articles/worship.md)
@@ -106,18 +132,24 @@ See: [Worship](../articles/worship.md)
 
 ### How had John been handed over?
 
+[4:12]
+
 John had been “handed over.” That is, John was arrested. 
 
 
 
 ### Where were Nazareth, Capernaum, Zebulun, and Naphtali?
 
+[4:13]
+
 See Map: Galilee; Nazareth; Capernaum; Zebulun; Naphtali
 
 
 
 ### How was Isaiah’s prophecy fulfilled?
 
+[4:14]
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 Isaiah’s prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus moved from Nazareth to Capernaum (see: Isaiah 9:1,2).
 
 See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md)
@@ -128,6 +160,8 @@ See Map: Galilee; Nazareth; Capernaum
 
 ### Why did Jesus preach, “repent for the kingdom of heaven is near”?
 
+[4:17]
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 Jesus preached, “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near.” He was preaching the same thing John the Baptist preached.
 
 See: [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
@@ -136,12 +170,16 @@ See: [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articl
 
 ### Where was the Sea of Galilee?
 
+[4:18]
+
 See Map: Sea of Galilee
 
 
 
 ### How will Peter and Andrew become “fishers of men”?
 
+[4:19]
+
 When Jesus said that Peter and Andrew would become “fishers of men,” this was a metaphor. He wanted them to know that they would help other people to believe in Jesus and obey Jesus. 
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
@@ -150,6 +188,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### Why did Peter and Andrew immediately follow Jesus?
 
+[4:20]
+
 Peter and Andrew left their jobs fishing to become disciples of Jesus. Matthew wrote that they immediately left their nets to follow Jesus. Some scholars think that Peter and Andrew had heard about Jesus before this. Other scholars do not think they heard about Jesus before this. 
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
@@ -158,6 +198,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
 
 ### Why were James and John mending their nets?
 
+[4:21]
+
 James and John mended their nets. Fishermen always mended their nets after they finished fishing because the nets would have holes or garbage in them. James and John were getting their nets ready so that they could fish again later or the next day.
 
 **Advice to translators**: When someone mended their fishing net, they fixed any holes in the net.
@@ -166,18 +208,24 @@ James and John mended their nets. Fishermen always mended their nets after they
 
 ### What was a synagogue?
 
+[4:23]
+
 See: [Synagogue](../articles/synagogue.md)
 
 
 
 ### How was someone possessed by demons?
 
+[4:24]
+
 See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md)
 
 
 
 ### What is an epileptic?
 
+[4:24]
+
 The word translated “epiliptic” is a word which meant “moon-struck.” In ancient times, a popular belief was that when a person had seizures, his health was under attack by the moon. Jesus healed the epileptic person. He controlled the moon.
 
 **Advice to translators**: A seizure is a type of illness that causes someone to shake violently and they cannot control it. 
@@ -186,12 +234,16 @@ The word translated “epiliptic” is a word which meant “moon-struck.” In
 
 ### What was a paralytic?
 
+[4:24]
+
 A paralytic was a person who had no control over his body.
 
 
 
 ### What was the Decapolis?
 
+[4:25]
+
 The Decapolis was a group of ten cities in ancient Syria. People in these cities spoke Greek and Latin. They were great cities in the Roman empire. 
 
 See Map: Decapolis; Syria
@@ -200,6 +252,8 @@ See Map: Decapolis; Syria
 
 ### Why does Matthew speak of Galilee and the Decapolis, Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan?
 
+[4:25]
+
 Matthew said that great crowds followed Jesus from Galilee and the Decapolis, Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan river. Many different groups of people lived in these places. They spoke many different languages. Matthew wants us to know that many different groups of people loved Jesus. He also wants us to know that Jesus welcomed all people to follow him. 
 
 See Map: Galilee; Decapolis; Jerusalem; Judea; Jordan River

41-mat/05.md

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 
 ### What is the “Sermon on the mount”?
 
+[5:1]
+
 In Matthew 5-7, Jesus taught people on the side of a mountain. Scholars call this the “sermon on the mount.” Scholars disagree about why Jesus taught these things. 
 
 1. Some scholars think Jesus was teaching Christians how to live.
@@ -20,6 +22,8 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
 
 ### Why does Jesus say “blessed” many times?
 
+[5:3, 5:4, 5:5, 5:6, 5:7, 5:8, 5:9, 5:10, 5:11]
+
 Jesus said the word “blessed” many times. He was talking about different people whom God blessed. God favored these people in some way. 
 
 **Advice to translators**: Some scholars call Matthew 5:3-7 the “Beatitudes.” 
@@ -32,6 +36,8 @@ See: [Bless (Blessing)](../articles/bless.md)
 
 ### Who are the poor in spirit?
 
+[5:3]
+
 Jesus taught that God approved of those who were “poor.” Scholars think Jesus spoke of the spiritually poor (see: Matthew 5:3). That is, they knew their great need for God. These people trusted in Jesus and because of this were at peace with God. Because of this, they will inherit the kingdom of God.
 
 See: [Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Spirit (Spiritual)](../articles/spiritspiritual.md)
@@ -40,6 +46,8 @@ See: [Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md); [Kingdom of God](../
 
 ### Who are those who mourn?
 
+[5:4]
+
 Jesus taught that God approved those who mourn. Some scholars think that Jesus spoke about people being sorry for their sins or the sins of other people. This sorrow caused them to weep. They repented. Other scholars think Jesus spoke about the evil of the world. This also caused Christians to weep. These scholars think Jesus spoke about the day when God gathers his people into his kingdom. There will be no mourning in the kingdom of God. 
 
 See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
@@ -48,6 +56,8 @@ See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
 
 ### Who are the meek?
 
+[5:5]
+
 The meek are people who know they cannot do certain things without help. They know they cannot be at peace with God by themselves. They need Jesus. Because of this, they will inherit the earth. Some scholars think they will reign with Jesus on the earth (see: 2 Timothy 2:12). Other scholars think this was a metaphor. They will inherit the promises God gave to other people. 
 
 See: [Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
@@ -56,6 +66,8 @@ See: [Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md); [Metaphor](../articl
 
 ### Who are the people who hunger and thirst for righteousness?
 
+[5:6]
+
 Jesus taught that God approved of those who were hungry. He wanted to say that those who were hungry and thirsty really wanted to do the things that God wanted them to do. Scholars think the words, “they will be filled” spoke about God’s promise to approve those who hungered for him in this way.
 
 See: [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md)
@@ -64,6 +76,8 @@ See: [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md)
 
 ### Who are the merciful?
 
+[5:7]
+
 The merciful are people who forgive other people. They forgive other people because God forgave them. 
 
 See: [Mercy](../articles/mercy.md); [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md)
@@ -72,6 +86,8 @@ See: [Mercy](../articles/mercy.md); [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/
 
 ### Who are the pure in heart?
 
+[5:8]
+
 The pure in heart are those whom God has made clean. These people will live together with God in heaven forever.
 
 See: [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Heart (Metaphor)](../articles/heart.md)
@@ -80,6 +96,8 @@ See: [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md); [Heaven](../articles/heav
 
 ### Who are the peacemakers?
 
+[5:9]
+
 The peacemakers are people who try to be at peace with other people. They love other people because God loves all people. Because of this, they try to help people be at peace with God and with other people. They will be sons of God because they will be adopted into God’s family.
 
 See: [Adopt (Adoption)](../articles/adopt.md); [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md)
@@ -88,6 +106,8 @@ See: [Adopt (Adoption)](../articles/adopt.md); [Family of God](../articles/famil
 
 ### Who has been persecuted for righteousness’ sake?
 
+[5:10]
+
 Christians are persecuted by non-Christians. This is because they try to do the right things, things that honor God. People who reject Jesus do not like this and persecute Christians. Christians will inherit the kingdom of God.
 
 See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ; [Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
@@ -96,6 +116,8 @@ See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ; [Inherit (Inheritance
 
 ### How does God favor Christians when others persecute them?
 
+[5:11]
+
 Jesus said that God blesses people when other people do evil things to them. This is because God blesses Christians when they are persecuted. They are rewarded when they honor God and evil people punish them for it. They will be rewarded.
 
 See: [Bless (Blessing)](../articles/bless.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ; [Reward](../articles/reward.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md)
@@ -104,6 +126,8 @@ See: [Bless (Blessing)](../articles/bless.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../arti
 
 ### What is a prophet?
 
+[5:12]
+
 See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md)
 
 
@@ -113,6 +137,8 @@ See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md)
 
 ### Why did Jesus compare Christians to salt?
 
+[5:13]
+
 Jesus compared Christians to salt. This was a metaphor.  If salt stops being salt, then it does not do any good. Instead, it is thrown out. In the ancient world, salt was used to preserve food. Some scholars think Jesus wanted to say that if Christians do not do things that honor God, then they too are useless. Salt also makes people thirsty. Other scholars think Jesus wanted to say that Christians made people thirsty. This was a metaphor. They made non-Christians want to know more about God. 
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
@@ -121,6 +147,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### Why did Jesus compare Christians to light?
 
+[5:14, 5:15, 5:16]
+
 Jesus said that Christians were like light in some way. This was a metaphor. In ancient times, a light helped people know where to go. Christians are to help non-Christians know how to live in a way that honors God and how to be at peace with God. This is how they let their light shine before people. If non-Christians saw Christians loving other people and living in a way that honors God, then they would want to do the same. 
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md)
@@ -128,6 +156,9 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../art
 
 
 ### Why can a city on a hill not be hidden?
+
+[5:14]
+
 When a city is on the top of a hill. People can see it from far away. This is because there are lights in the city that cannot be hidden. 
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md)
@@ -136,6 +167,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../art
 
 ### Why do people not put a lamp under a basket?
 
+[5:15]
+
 People do not put a light under a basket because it would hide the light. If they did this, then people could not see the light. Therefore, they put the light on a lampstand so that other people can see the light. 
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md)
@@ -144,6 +177,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../art
 
 ### Who is your father in heaven?
 
+[5:16]
+
 Christians have a father in heaven. This is God. He lives in heaven.
 
 See: [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md)
@@ -154,6 +189,8 @@ See: [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md
 
 ### How did Jesus come to fulfill the law and the prophets?
 
+[5:17]
+
 Jesus said that he did not come to destroy the law and the prophets. Rather, he came to fulfill them. Jesus was speaking about the Old Testament. He did not reject the things taught in the Old Testament. Instead, he fulfilled the many prophecies about the messiah in the Old Testament.
 
 See: [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md); [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
@@ -162,6 +199,8 @@ See: [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md); [Old Testament (Law and Pr
 
 ### Did Jesus say that the Law of Moses will remain until the end of the world?
 
+[5:18]
+
 Jesus said that the Law will not pass away until all things have been accomplished. He was speaking about the Law of Moses. Nothing in the Law of Moses would “pass away” until certain things were fulfilled. He was not saying that the heaven and the earth will end before these things happen. Instead, the Law of Moses would remain until he lived a perfect life and died for the sins of those who believe in him. Some scholars think that after this, the Law of Moses ended. Other scholars think that Christians obey certain parts of the Law of Moses.
 
 See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md)
@@ -171,12 +210,16 @@ See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../artic
 
 ### What is a jot and tittle?
 
+[5:18]
+
 When Jesus spoke about the jot and tittle, he was talking about Hebrew letters. He wanted to say that not one letter will change of the Old Testament until certain things happened. 
 
 
 
 ### Who taught other people to break certain commandments?
 
+[5:19]
+
 Jesus taught that certain people taught other people to break certain commandments in the Law of Moses. In ancient Israel, there were Jewish teachers who taught these things. However, Jesus said that, at this time, the Jews must obey every commandment in the Law of Moses.
 
 See: [Command (Commandment)](../articles/command.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md)
@@ -185,6 +228,8 @@ See: [Command (Commandment)](../articles/command.md); [Law of Moses](../articles
 
 ### How are people least and greatest in the kingdom of God?
 
+[5:19]
+
 Jesus said that certain people will be least in the kingdom of heaven and other people will be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. They will be rewarded. However, he does not say how certain people will be rewarded and other people will not be rewarded. 
 
 See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md)
@@ -194,6 +239,8 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.
 
 ### How does someone enter into the kingdom of heaven?
 
+[5:20]
+
 People will enter into the kingdom of heaven. However, they need to be righteous to enter the kingdom of God. They need to be more righteous than the scribes and pharisees. People thought the scribes and pharisees were the most righteous. The righteousness that Jesus talked about was not something that people could do. Rather, it could only be given. Jesus lived a perfect life. After he did this, he gave this to Christians in some way so they could be at peace with God and enter into the kingdom of heaven.
 
 See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md)
@@ -205,6 +252,8 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Scribe](../articles/scribe.
 
 ### What did the Jewish teachers teach the people?
 
+[5:21]
+
 The Jewish teachers taught people that it was evil to kill other people. Jesus explained to them that it was wrong to kill someone. However, there were many other wrong things that happened before someone killed another person. Before they killed someone, they were angry with the other person. This was sin. God judges this sin too.
 
 See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md)
@@ -213,6 +262,8 @@ See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md)
 
 ### Why did someone say “you worthless person”?
 
+[5:22]
+
 When someone said, “you worthless person,” this was a great insult. The Jewish leaders might judge this person. However, if someone said a small insult, Jesus said they might go to hell. This is because everyone who sins deserves to go to hell and live there forever. However, if someone believes in Jesus their sins are forgiven and they will not go to hell.
 
 See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md)
@@ -221,6 +272,8 @@ See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Judge (Judgment)](
 
 ### How did Jesus want people to make sacrifices to God?
 
+[5:23, 5:24]
+
 Jesus did not want someone to offer a sacrifice to God if they were angry with someone else. He wanted people to be at peace with others before they made a sacrifice to God. This is because God wanted people to love one another more than he wanted a sacrifice. After they were at peace with other people, then they should make a sacrifice to God.
 
 See: [Offer (Offering)](../articles/offer.md); Sacrifice
@@ -229,6 +282,8 @@ See: [Offer (Offering)](../articles/offer.md); Sacrifice
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about going to court?
 
+[5:25]
+
 Jesus talked about going to court. This was a type of parable. People should be afraid to go to court when someone is angry with them. If they do this, then the judge may punish them greatly. Because of this, they should make peace with the other person before they are judged. In the same way, people should make peace with other people before God judges them. They should also make peace with God before God judges them. 
 
 See: [Parable](../articles/parable.md); [Ancient Trials (Lawsuit)](../articles/ancienttrials.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md)
@@ -239,6 +294,8 @@ See: [Parable](../articles/parable.md); [Ancient Trials (Lawsuit)](../articles/a
 
 ### How does someone commit adultery?
 
+[5:27]
+
 Jesus spoke about committing adultery. Someone commits adultery when they have sex with someone they are not married to. However, Jesus said that people also commit adultery before they have sex with someone else. They do this when they think about and want to have sex with this person. They sin when they desire to have sex with this person.
 
 See: [Adultery](../articles/adultery.md); [Sexual Immorality](../articles/sexualimmorality.md)
@@ -247,6 +304,8 @@ See: [Adultery](../articles/adultery.md); [Sexual Immorality](../articles/sexual
 
 ### Did Jesus want people to pluck out their eyes?
 
+[5:29]
+
 Jesus said that people should pluck out their eyes. This was a metaphor. He wanted to say that it was better for them to not have eyes than to sin with their eyes. 
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
@@ -255,6 +314,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
 
 ### Who will be thrown into hell?
 
+[5:29]
+
 Certain people will be sent to hell. Everyone who sins will be sent to hell unless they believe in Jesus.
 
 See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
@@ -263,6 +324,8 @@ See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
 
 ### What is a certificate of divorce?
 
+[5:31]
+
 In ancient times, a certificate of divorce is a piece of paper that was given to a woman after she was divorced. This helped her to marry another man. Many people did this in ancient Israel. However, if people did this, then they caused the woman and the man who remarried her to commit adultery. This is unless the husband committed sexual immorality. 
 
 See: 1 Corinthians 7:15
@@ -276,6 +339,8 @@ See: [Divorce](../articles/divorce.md); [Adultery](../articles/adultery.md); [Se
 
 ### What is false oath?
 
+[5:33]
+
 A false oath is a promise someone makes but they do not do the things they promised to do.
 
 See: [Swear (Oath)](../articles/swearoath.md)
@@ -284,6 +349,8 @@ See: [Swear (Oath)](../articles/swearoath.md)
 
 ### How does someone carry out an oath to the Lord?
 
+[5:33]
+
 Jesus spoke about carrying an oath to the Lord. He was speaking about making a promise as if someone was making a promise to God. 
 
 See: [Swear (Oath)](../articles/swearoath.md); [Lord](../articles/lord.md)
@@ -292,6 +359,8 @@ See: [Swear (Oath)](../articles/swearoath.md); [Lord](../articles/lord.md)
 
 ### Why did Jesus not want people to make oaths?
 
+[5:34, 5:35]
+
 Jesus did not want people to make oaths. In ancient times, people swore to many different things. The Jewish teachers had many rules about how someone could make an oath and break an oath. However, Jesus did not want people to swear by anything. If they made any promise and did not do it, then they sinned. He wanted people to do the things they promised to do. 
 
 See: [Swear (Oath)](../articles/swearoath.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
@@ -300,6 +369,8 @@ See: [Swear (Oath)](../articles/swearoath.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
 
 ### Who is the evil one?
 
+[5:37]
+
 The evil one is Satan, or the devil (see: Matthew 4:1).
 
 See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
@@ -311,6 +382,8 @@ See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
 
 ### What is an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth?
 
+[5:38]
+
 In the Law of Moses, it said that people were to be punished in a certain way (see: Exodus 21:23-24). People were not supposed to punish people more than the wrong they did to be punished. The Law of Moses protected people from being punished too much. However, Jesus taught that Christians do not need to punish people when people wrong them. Instead, they can forgive other people because God forgave them. 
 
 See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md)
@@ -319,6 +392,8 @@ See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../article
 
 ### Who said that people were supposed to hate their enemies?
 
+[5:43]
+
 The Pharisees taught that people were supposed to love other people, but to hate their enemies. However, Jesus taught that Christians are to pray for those who persecute them. This is because God will reward Christians for honoring God when they are persecuted. However, they should pray for the people who persecute them so they can come to believe in Jesus. 
 
 See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md)  ;[Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md)
@@ -327,6 +402,8 @@ See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md)  ;[Pharisees](../articl
 
 ### What did Matthew say in verse 44?
 
+[5:44]
+
 Some ancient copies of the Greek New Testament contain the words, “bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you.” More and older copies of the Greek New Testament do not have these words. Scholars do not think Matthew wrote these words.
 
 See: [Bless (Blessing)](../articles/bless.md)
@@ -335,6 +412,8 @@ See: [Bless (Blessing)](../articles/bless.md)
 
 ### How is someone a son of the Father in heaven?
 
+[5:45]
+
 Christians are children of God. They are sons of God the Father in heaven. Here, Jesus was saying that Christians do the things that God the Father wants them to do when he said they were sons of the Father in heaven.
 
 See: [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md)
@@ -343,6 +422,8 @@ See: [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md); [God the Father](../articles/g
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about the sun and the rain?
 
+[5:45]
+
 Jesus talked about the sun and the rain. He wanted to say that God is gracious to Christians and non-Christians. He shows everyone some favor. Because of this, Christians should do the same. 
 
 See: [Grace](../articles/grace.md)
@@ -351,6 +432,8 @@ See: [Grace](../articles/grace.md)
 
 ### What were tax collectors?
 
+[5:46]
+
 People in Israel hated the tax collectors because they thought they were evil. Tax collectors were Jews who worked for the Roman government. They paid the Romans so they could collect taxes from other people. If they collected more taxes than they paid the Roman government, then they were allowed to keep it. Because of this, many tax collectors became rich. The Jews thought a Jewish tax collector betrayed the Jewish people because they took money from the Jews and gave it to the Romans. They thought tax collectors were evil because they took money from people who honored God and gave it to people who rejected God. 
 
 See: [Tax (Tax Collector, Toll)](../articles/taxtaxcollector.md)
@@ -359,6 +442,8 @@ See: [Tax (Tax Collector, Toll)](../articles/taxtaxcollector.md)
 
 ### What did Jesus want Christians to do?
 
+[5:47]
+
 Jesus wanted Christians to do more good things than other people. They needed to do more good things that evil people.
 
 See:  [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md)
@@ -367,5 +452,7 @@ See:  [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md)
 
 ### How does God want people to live?
 
+[5:48]
+
 God wants people to be perfect. That is, he wants people to always do good things. While no one is able to do this except Jesus, this is what God wants. 
 

41-mat/06.md

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 
 ### Why did Jesus not want people to do good things in certain ways?
 
+[6:1]
+
 Jesus did not want people to do good things so that other people could see them doing good things. If they do this, other people will reward them. They received their full reward when other people saw them and praised them for it. However, God will not reward them. 
 
 See: [Reward](../articles/reward.md); [Praise](../articles/praise.md)
@@ -15,12 +17,16 @@ See: [Reward](../articles/reward.md); [Praise](../articles/praise.md)
 
 ### Why did people give alms?
 
+[6:2, 6:3, 6:4]
+
 When someone gave alms, they gave money to people who needed it. When people did this, they should not sound a trumpet. That is, they are not to announce they are giving money to poor people when they do this. 
 
 
 
 ### What is a hypocrite?
 
+[6:2]
+
 A hypocrite is someone who says one thing but does something else.
 
 See: [Hypocrisy (Hypocirte)](../articles/hypocrisy.md)
@@ -29,12 +35,16 @@ See: [Hypocrisy (Hypocirte)](../articles/hypocrisy.md)
 
 ### What is a synagogue?
 
+[6:2]
+
 See: [Synagogue](../articles/synagogue.md)
 
 
 
 ### How is someone not supposed to let their left hand know what their right hand is doing?
 
+[6:3]
+
 Jesus spoke about having someone’s left hand not know what their right hand is doing. When he said this, he wanted people to do things secretly, that is, without other people knowing about it. If they did this, then only God would know. Then God would reward them.
 
 See: [Reward](../articles/reward.md)
@@ -46,6 +56,8 @@ See: [Reward](../articles/reward.md)
 
 ### Who are the hypocrites?
 
+[6:5]
+
 Jesus spoke about hypocrites. He was speaking about certain Jewish teachers. These teachers did things so that many people could see them and think that they greatly honored God. This was their reward, other people thought these Jewish teachers honored God. However, they did not honor God when they did this and God did not reward them. 
 
 See: [Hypocrisy (Hypocirte)](../articles/hypocrisy.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md)
@@ -54,6 +66,8 @@ See: [Hypocrisy (Hypocirte)](../articles/hypocrisy.md); [Reward](../articles/rew
 
 ### What is an inner chamber?
 
+[6:6]
+
 Jesus spoke about an inner chamber. This is a place inside a person’s home. He wanted people to go to a place where no one else could see them. When people do this, God will reward them.
 
 See: [Reward](../articles/reward.md)
@@ -62,6 +76,8 @@ See: [Reward](../articles/reward.md)
 
 ### What is a useless repetition?
 
+[6:7]
+
 In ancient times, people who worshipped many gods would pray in a certain way. When they prayed, they would say the same things over and over again. They did this so that their false gods would pay attention to them so they could tell these gods what they need. This was not how Jesus wanted people to pray. God knows what people want when they pray. However, Jesus still wanted people to pray.
 
 See: [False gods](../articles/falsegods.md); [Pray (Prayer)](../articles/prayprayer.md)
@@ -70,12 +86,16 @@ See: [False gods](../articles/falsegods.md); [Pray (Prayer)](../articles/praypra
 
 ### What is the Lord’s prayer?
 
+[6:9]
+
 Jesus taught people to pray in Matthew 6:9-13. Scholars call this the “Lord’s prayer.” 
 
 
 
 ### Who is “our father in heaven”?
 
+[6:9]
+
 Jesus spoke about “our father in heaven.” God is the father of Christians and he lives in heaven.
 
 See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md)
@@ -84,12 +104,16 @@ See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md)
 
 ### What is holy?
 
+[6:9]
+
 See: [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md)
 
 
 
 ### Why did Jesus say, “may your kingdom come”?
 
+[6:10]
+
 Jesus prayed for the kingdom of God to come. He wanted Christians to pray for this to happen soon.
 
 See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Pray (Prayer)](../articles/prayprayer.md)
@@ -98,12 +122,16 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Pray (Prayer)](../articles/
 
 ### What is the will of God?
 
+[6:10]
+
 See: [Will of God](../articles/willofgod.md)
 
 
 
 ### Why did Jesus pray for daily bread?
 
+[6:11]
+
 God gave the disciples daily bread by providing for everything they needed. Bread was a metaphor for food. That is, it included any food the disciples needed. Some scholars say it also included everything else the disciples needed for living. That is, God provided clothing, housing, and everything else they needed. Other scholars say bread was a metaphor for the things in heaven God will give to them.
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md)
@@ -112,6 +140,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [
 
 ### Why should Christians pray to have their debts forgiven?
 
+[6:12]
+
 In ancient Israel, people thought that sins created a kind of debt where someone owed someone else. God’s forgiveness of the disciples’ sins was related to the disciples forgiveness of sins people did against them because God wanted the disciples to love other people. God did not forgive the disciples’ sins because they did good things. God forgave them because of his mercy. However, when the disciples prayed and asked God to forgive their sins, they needed to be ready to forgive sins people did against them.
 
 See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Redeem (Redemption)](../articles/redeem.md); [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md); [Mercy](../articles/mercy.md); [Pray (Prayer)](../articles/prayprayer.md)
@@ -119,6 +149,9 @@ See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Redeem (Re
 
 
 ### How did Jesus use the word “temptation”?
+
+[6:13]
+
 Some scholars say Jesus when he used the word “temptation”(πειρασμός/g3986) he was thinking about sin. Other scholars say Jesus was thinking about testing. That is, persecution or suffering the disciples had.
 
 See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Tempt (Temptation)](../articles/tempt.md); [Test](../articles/test.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md)  
@@ -127,6 +160,8 @@ See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Tempt (Temptation)](../articles/tempt.md); [Tes
 
 ### Who is the evil one?
 
+[6:13]
+
 Satan, or the devil (see: Matthew 4:1), is the evil one.
 
 See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
@@ -135,6 +170,8 @@ See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
 
 ### What did Matthew write in verse 13?
 
+[6:13]
+
 Some ancient copies of the Greek New Testament contain the words “for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” More and older ancient copies of the Greek New Testament do not have these words. Therefore, scholars do not think Matthew wrote these words.
 
 See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md)
@@ -143,6 +180,8 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Glory (Glorify)](../article
 
 ### Why did Jesus speak about trespasses?
 
+[6:14, 6:15]
+
 In verses 14 and 15, Jesus spoke about trespasses. He was saying the same thing he said in verse 12. A trespass is something someone does that goes against the law or against God in some way. It is sin.
 
 See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
@@ -154,12 +193,16 @@ See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
 
 ### What is fasting?
 
+[6:16, 6:17, 6:18]
+
 See: [Fasting](../articles/fasting.md)
 
 
 
 ### Who were the hypocrites?
 
+[6:16]
+
 Jesus spoke about hypocrites. He was speaking about Jewish teachers. They fasted so that people could see them fast and think these teachers did things to honor God.
 
 See: [Hypocrisy (Hypocirte)](../articles/hypocrisy.md); [Fasting](../articles/fasting.md)
@@ -168,6 +211,8 @@ See: [Hypocrisy (Hypocirte)](../articles/hypocrisy.md); [Fasting](../articles/fa
 
 ### Why did Jesus tell people to wash when they fasted?
 
+[6:17]
+
 Jesus wanted people to anoint or wash their face and head when they fasted. This was the opposite of what the Jewish leaders did. If they did this, they did not look like they were hungry. He did not want other people to know they were worshipping God in this way. If they did this, God would reward them.
 
 See: [Fasting](../articles/fasting.md); [Anoint (Anointing)](../articles/anoint.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md)
@@ -179,6 +224,8 @@ See: [Fasting](../articles/fasting.md); [Anoint (Anointing)](../articles/anoint.
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about treasures?
 
+[6:19, 6:20, 6:21]
+
 Jesus talked about treasures. Treasures are things people keep that are very valuable. Jesus did not want people to collect things that were valuable on the earth. This is because they did not last long. They were destroyed or someone took them. He wanted people to not care very much about the things they had on the earth. They only have these things while they are alive. Instead, they should store treasures in heaven. This is a metaphor. They should collect rewards from God. These rewards will last forever. 
 
 See: [Reward](../articles/reward.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md)
@@ -187,6 +234,8 @@ See: [Reward](../articles/reward.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Heav
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about someone’s eyes?
 
+[6:22, 6:23]
+
 Jesus talked about a person’s eye. He said it was like a lamp. A person uses their eyes to see, which helps them know where they are going. A lamp shines a light so that a person can see where they are going. A person’s eye shows what is important to them because it will be the thing they look at the most. In this way, the eye works like a lamp to show a person what is most important to them.
 
 See: [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md)
@@ -195,6 +244,8 @@ See: [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md)
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about serving God and wealth?
 
+[6:24]
+
 Jesus talked about serving God and wealth. He wanted to say that people could only truly serve one master. He wanted people to serve God completely. However, many people served money instead. This was a metaphor. For these people money was a type of false god. They could not serve God and this false god at the same time. 
 
 See: [False gods](../articles/falsegods.md)
@@ -203,6 +254,8 @@ See: [False gods](../articles/falsegods.md)
 
 ### How long is a cubit?
 
+[6:27]
+
 Jesus spoke about adding a cubit to how long one lives. This was a short length of time. He wanted to say that no one could make themselves live any longer. This is because only God can do this. 
 
 See: [Cubit](../articles/cubit.md)
@@ -211,6 +264,8 @@ See: [Cubit](../articles/cubit.md)
 
 ### How is someone anxious?
 
+[6:27, 6:28]
+
 A person is anxious when he is worried about something. A person can be anxious about things like not having enough money or food.
 Who was Solomon?
 
@@ -220,6 +275,8 @@ Solomon was the most powerful king of ancient Israel. He had a lot of money and
 
 ### Why did Jesus ask so many questions?
 
+[6:31]
+
 Jesus asked many questions, but he did not expect anyone to answer him. He wanted people to know that God cares more for people than anything else he created. He would care for them and give people everything they need. He corrected them and said they have “little faith.” That is, they did not trust in God very much. 
 
 See: [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md)
@@ -228,6 +285,8 @@ See: [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md)
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about the Gentiles?
 
+[6:32]
+
 Jesus talked about the Gentiles being anxious about getting the things they need to live. This was because they did not know God and they did not know He would provide for them. Jesus wanted Christians to trust in God for these things because he promised to give them the things they need. Instead, they are to be concerned about other things. That is, they were to think about how to honor God and teaching other people about Jesus. 
 
 See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md)
@@ -236,6 +295,8 @@ See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md)
 
 ### How do people seek first the kingdom and God’s righteousness?
 
+[6:33]
+
 Jesus spoke about seeking first the kingdom of God and God’s righteousness. He wanted Christians to think about how they could serve God and his kingdom and how they could do things that honor him.
 
 See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md)

41-mat/07.md

@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@
 
 ### Why did Jesus not want Christians to judge one another?
 
+[7:1, 7:2]
+
 Jesus did not want Christians to judge one another. That is, Christians should not condemn other people. This is something that God does. Scholars think that when Christians do this, God will condemn them. God will condemn Christians as severely as Christians condemn other people. However, he did not say that Christians should not judge other Christian’s actions to know whether they were doing right or wrong. Also, this does not mean that these Christians will not get to live forever in heaven with God. 
 
 
@@ -15,6 +17,8 @@ See: [Condemn (Condemnation)](../articles/condemn.md); [Heaven](../articles/heav
 
 ### Why did Jesus speak about a piece of straw and a log?
 
+[7:3, 7:4, 7:5]
+
 Jesus said that Christians should remove the log from their own eye before they try to remove a piece of straw from their brother’s eye. A log is a large piece of wood. This was a metaphor. He wanted Christians to judge themselves before they judge other people. That is, they should know they are doing the right things before they say other people are doing the wrong things. 
 
 See: [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md)
@@ -23,6 +27,8 @@ See: [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metapho
 
 ### Why should people not give holy things to dogs and pearls to pigs?
 
+[7:6]
+
 Jesus said that people should not give holy things to dogs and pearls to pigs. That is, they should not give holy things to unholy people. This was a metaphor. In ancient Israel, dogs and pigs were unclean animals. Jesus was not just talking about not condemning other people. Here, some scholars think he wanted the Christians to stop teaching the truth of the gospel to those who were condemning them and rejecting the gospel, the messiah, and the kingdom of God. These people may kill those who tell them about Jesus.
 
 See: [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Condemn (Condemnation)](../articles/condemn.md)
@@ -31,6 +37,8 @@ See: [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Metaphor](../articles/m
 
 ### Will Jesus give anything that is asked for to Christians?
 
+[7:7, 7:8]
+
 Jesus talked about God wanting to give things to Christians. He wanted Christians to ask God for things they wanted. However, God would not give them everything they asked. Instead, he would give it to them if it was his will.
 
 Christians were to trust that God would give them what they need and whatever was best for them. Evil people still help their children. God loves Christians more than evil people love their children. Because of this, Christians can trust that God will give them whatever he knows is best for them.
@@ -41,6 +49,8 @@ See: [Will of God](../articles/willofgod.md); [Family of God](../articles/family
 
 ### What things should Christians do for others if they want others to do things for them?
 
+[7:12]
+
 Jesus said that Christians should do things for others in the same way they want others to do things for them. This meant that a Christian must treat people in the way they themselves want to be treated. This included Jesus’ command that Christians must love their neighbor.
 
 See: Matthew 22:35-40
@@ -49,12 +59,16 @@ See: Matthew 22:35-40
 
 ### What is the law and the prophets?
 
+[7:12]
+
 See: [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md)
 
 
 
 ### Why did Jesus say about wide and narrow gates?
 
+[7:13, 7:14]
+
 Jesus talked about wide and narrow gates. Wide gates were easy to get through and narrow gates were hard to get through. This was a metaphor. Jesus wanted to say that it was difficult to do things to honor God, but it is easy to sin and do things that dishonor God. He also wanted to say that it was easy for people to reject him, and difficult for people to believe in him. 
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
@@ -66,6 +80,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
 
 ### How were false prophets like wolves in sheep’s clothing?
 
+[7:15]
+
 Jesus compared false prophets to wolves dressed to look like sheep. This was a metaphor. These wolves dress like sheep to make the sheep think they were also sheep so they could eat them. Jesus wanted to say that false prophets tried to do things that made people think they were Christians who honored God. However, they really were false teachers and trying to harm these Christians.
 
 See: [False Prophet](../articles/falseprophet.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
@@ -74,6 +90,8 @@ See: [False Prophet](../articles/falseprophet.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaph
 
 ### How will people know the false prophets?
 
+[7:16]
+
 Jesus said that people will know the false prophets by their fruit. They are like a tree that produces bad fruit. This was a metaphor. People will know they are false prophets because they live in a way that dishonors God. In the same way, true prophets will live in a way that honors God. 
 
 Jesus also talked about destroying the bad tree. He wanted people to know that the false prophets would die and be punished. They would live in hell forever.
@@ -84,6 +102,8 @@ See: [False Prophet](../articles/falseprophet.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaph
 
 ### Who will enter into the kingdom of Heaven?
 
+[7:21]
+
 Jesus said that everyone who calls Jesus their master in that day will enter the kingdom of heaven. Some scholars think Jesus was talking about a future time when Jesus will judge the false prophets. They will not be allowed to enter into the kingdom of heaven. While they said they did many things to serve Jesus, Jesus knew why they did the things they did and that they did not do anything to serve Jesus. Instead, they did lawlessness. That is, they did things Satan wanted them to do.
 
 See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
@@ -95,6 +115,8 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Demon Possession (Casting O
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about someone building their house?
 
+[7:24]
+
 Jesus spoke about someone building a house. This was a metaphor. In ancient Israel, people wanted to build their houses on rocks. This protected their houses from falling. If they built their houses on sand, they would be destroyed by the wind and rain. This was a metaphor. People who do the things the false prophets taught would be punished. However, people who did things God taught in the word of God were not punished. 
 
 See: [Word of God](../articles/wordofgod.md); [False Prophet](../articles/falseprophet.md)
@@ -103,6 +125,8 @@ See: [Word of God](../articles/wordofgod.md); [False Prophet](../articles/falsep
 
 ### Why did the scribes teach without authority?
 
+[7:29]
+
 When Jesus taught these things, he knew they were true. The scribes taught many different things and did not agree with one another. Therefore, when they taught, they did not teach as if they knew the things they taught were true. Therefore, people did not know whether to believe them.
 
 See: [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md)

41-mat/08.md

@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@
 
 ### Why did the leper bow before Jesus?
 
+[8:2]
+
 A leper bowed before Jesus. He did this to honor Jesus. He believed that Jesus could heal him and make him clean.
 
 See: [Leprosy (Leper)](../articles/leprosyleper.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md)
@@ -14,6 +16,8 @@ See: [Leprosy (Leper)](../articles/leprosyleper.md); [Clean and Unclean](../arti
 
 ### Why did Jesus touch the leper?
 
+[8:3]
+
 Jesus touched the leper. This would have been shocking. When someone touches a leper, they can become a leper too. When someone touched a leper, they became unclean (see: Leviticus 5:3). However, Jesus healed this man when he touched him and made him clean. 
 
 See: [Leprosy (Leper)](../articles/leprosyleper.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md)
@@ -22,12 +26,16 @@ See: [Leprosy (Leper)](../articles/leprosyleper.md); [Clean and Unclean](../arti
 
 ### Why did Jesus tell the leper not to tell anyone he had been healed?
 
+[8:4]
+
 See: [Messianic Secret](../articles/messianicsecret.md)
 
 
 
 ### Why did the leper go to the priest?
 
+[8:4]
+
 According to the Law of Moses, the leper needed to go to the priest after he was healed to be declared clean (see: Leviticus 14:2-8). He wanted this man to go to the priest so they priest would see him and know that Jesus healed the leper. No one had been healed of leprosy in a very long time (see: Numbers 12). When they saw this man, the priests should have known that Jesus is the messiah. 
 
 See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md), [Leprosy (Leper)](../articles/leprosyleper.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md); [Priest (Priesthood)](../articles/priest.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
@@ -36,12 +44,16 @@ See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md), [Leprosy (Leper)](../articles/le
 
 ### Where was Capernaum?
 
+[8:5]
+
 See Map: Capernaum
 
 
 
 ### What was a centurion?
 
+[8:5]
+
 A centurion was a type of Roman soldier. They led 100 soldiers. 
 
 
@@ -49,6 +61,8 @@ A centurion was a type of Roman soldier. They led 100 soldiers.
 
 ### Why did the centurion think that he was not worthy to have Jesus in his home?
 
+[8:8]
+
 This centurion believed that Jesus deserves great honor. He deserved so much honor, that he thought he was too great to enter into his home. He thought that this would dishonor him in some way. This man knew that God gave Jesus permission to do many things. He even believed that his servant could be healed when Jesus spoke. 
 
 
@@ -58,6 +72,8 @@ This centurion believed that Jesus deserves great honor. He deserved so much hon
 
 ### Why was Jesus amazed at the centurion?
 
+[8:10]
+
 Jesus was amazed at the centurion man. He was a powerful man and he was a Gentile. Despite this, he trusted in Jesus and believed he had great power from God. This is what the Jews should have believed about Jesus, but they did not.
 
 See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md)
@@ -66,6 +82,8 @@ See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md)
 
 ### Who will eat at the table in the kingdom of heaven?
 
+[8:11]
+
 Jesus said people from all over the world will eat at the table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. That is, Gentiles from all over the world will believe in Jesus and be in the kingdom of heaven with the Jews who believe in Jesus. However, the sons of the kingdom, that is, the unbelieving Jews,  would not be in the kingdom of heaven. That is, many Jews would not be in the kingdom because they reject Jesus. 
 
 See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
@@ -74,24 +92,32 @@ See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgo
 
 ### Who was Peter’s mother-in-law?
 
+[8:14]
+
 Matthew wrote about Peter’s mother-in-law, that is, the mother of Peter’s wife. Some scholars think Peter was married at this time. Fewer scholars think Peter was married before he began to follow Jesus and his wife died before he met Jesus. 
 
 
 
 ### Why did Matthew write that this woman got up and started serving Jesus?
 
+[8:15]
+
 Matthew wrote that this woman got up and served Jesus after he healed her. When he wrote this, people knew that Jesus healed her immediately and completely when he touched her. She did not get better over a long period of time. 
 
 
 
 ### What was demon possession?
 
+[8:16]
+
 See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md)
 
 
 
 ### How did Jesus drive out spirits?
 
+[8:16]
+
 Matthew wrote that Jesus drove out spirits. That is, Jesus cast out demons from people by speaking to them. 
 
 See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md))
@@ -100,6 +126,8 @@ See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md))
 
 ### Where did Isaiah say these words?
 
+[8:17]
+
 Isaiah said these words many years before Jesus was born (see: Isaiah 53:4). When Jesus healed people, Matthew wrote that it fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy.
 
 See: [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) 
@@ -111,12 +139,16 @@ See: [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../a
 
 ### Where was the sea of Galilee?
 
+[8:18]
+
 See Map: Sea of Galilee
 
 
 
 ### Why did Jesus speak in this way to the scribe and the person who followed him?
 
+[8:19, 8:20]
+
 Jesus spoke in a certain way to the scribe. This is because Jesus knew what the scribe thought and believed. He said that because he served God, Jesus was always moving from one place to another place. He told this man he must be willing to give up everything to follow him. 
 
 The other person, who was a follower of Jesus,  wanted to wait to completely follow Jesus. Jesus knew that by him wanting to wait, the follower of Jesus did not really believe in Jesus. If he did, then he would have immediately followed Jesus. 
@@ -129,6 +161,8 @@ See: [Son of Man](../articles/sonofman.md); [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md)
 
 ### How were the dead to bury the dead?
 
+[8:22]
+
 Jesus told a man to let the dead bury the dead. This was a metaphor. Jesus spoke about the people who rejected him as being dead in some way. That is, they were spiritually dead. This meant that they could not know or understand  things about God. Jesus wanted this man to let these dead people bury his father so that he could follow Jesus. 
 
 See: [Die (Death)](../articles/diedeath.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
@@ -137,6 +171,8 @@ See: [Die (Death)](../articles/diedeath.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### Why did Jesus rebuke the disciples?
 
+[8:26]
+
 Some scholars think Jesus rebuked the disciples because they were afraid that the boat would sink and they would die. They did not trust that God would protect Jesus and them.
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
@@ -145,6 +181,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
 
 ### Why were the disciples amazed?
 
+[8:27]
+
 The disciples were amazed that Jesus rebuked the wind and the seas. In ancient Israel, people believed the no one could control the seas. No one can control the weather except God. This amazed the disciples because they saw Jesus do something only God could do.
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
@@ -153,12 +191,16 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
 
 ### Where was the country of the Gadarenes?
 
+[8:28]
+
 See Map: Gadarenes
 
 
 
 ### Why did the demon possessed man call Jesus the Son of God?
 
+[8:29]
+
 The demon possessed man called Jesus the Son of God. This is because the demon knew that Jesus is the Son of God. 
 
 See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md)
@@ -167,6 +209,8 @@ See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md); [S
 
 ### What was the set time?
 
+[8:29]
+
 The demons talked about a set time. They knew that there was a time when Jesus would judge them. They also knew that it was not time for Jesus to judge all of the demons.
 
 See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md)
@@ -175,6 +219,8 @@ See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md)
 
 ### Why did the demons want to go into a herd of pigs?
 
+[8:30, 8:31]
+
 The demons asked Jesus to be sent into a herd of pigs. According to the Law of Moses, pigs were unclean. Matthew did not say why they wanted to go into the pigs. Perhaps the demons wanted to have control of the pigs in the same way as they controlled the two men.
 
 See: Matthew 12:43
@@ -185,6 +231,8 @@ See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [
 
 ### Why did the pigs kill themselves?
 
+[8:32]
+
 Matthew wrote that the pigs killed themselves after the demons entered into them. He did not say why they did this.
 
 See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md)
@@ -194,6 +242,8 @@ See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md)
 
 ### Why did the people want Jesus to leave Gadarenes?
 
+[8:34]
+
 After the pigs died, the people who cared for the pigs went into the city and told people about what happened. They told them that the two men had been healed. They did not have demons in him anymore. 
 
 After they heard what happened to the pigs, the people in Gadarenes wanted Jesus to leave. The demons caused many pigs to die. These pigs were worth a lot of money. They worried that something else would happen and they would lose a lot more money. They did not care that Jesus healed the demon possessed men. They rejected Jesus after they saw that he did these things. 

41-mat/09.md

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 
 ### Where was Jesus’ own city?
 
+[9:1]
+
 Jesus went to his own city, Capernaum (see: Matthew 4:13).
 
 See Map: Capernaum
@@ -15,6 +17,8 @@ See Map: Capernaum
 
 ### Why did these men bring the paralyzed man to Jesus?
 
+[9:2]
+
 Men brought a paralyzed man to Jesus. These men believed in Jesus and knew that he could heal this man who could not walk. Because he knew this man believed in him, Jesus spoke that he forgave this man’s sins.
 
 See: Mark 2:3-4; Luke 5:17-26
@@ -25,6 +29,8 @@ See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
 
 ### Why did the scribes think Jesus blasphemed?
 
+[9:3]
+
 The scribes thought that Jesus blasphemed because he forgave this man’s sins. They knew that only God could forgive sins. Therefore, they thought Jesus tried to do something that only God could do. However, they did not know that Jesus is God.
 
 See: [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md); [Blaspheme (Blasphemy)](../articles/blaspheme.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Jesus is God](../articles/jesusisgod.md)
@@ -33,6 +39,8 @@ See: [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md); [Blaspheme (Blasphemy)](../articles/blasph
 
 ### How did Jesus know what the scribes were thinking?
 
+[9:4]
+
 Jesus knew what the scribes were thinking because he is God. Therefore, he knew they were thinking evil things. 
 
 See: [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md); [Jesus is God](../articles/jesusisgod.md)
@@ -41,6 +49,8 @@ See: [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md); [Jesus is God](../articles/jesusisgod.md)
 
 ### What did Jesus mean by saying, “which is easier to say”?
 
+[9:5]
+
 Jesus asked the scribes whether it was easier to tell this man that his sins were forgiven or to tell him to get up and walk. It was easier for someone to say your sins are forgiven because no one knew whether this man’s sins were forgiven except God. However, if someone told this paralyzed man to walk and he could not, then everyone knew he could not heal the paralyzed man. 
 
 Jesus said these things so that the people could know that he could do both of these things. 
@@ -51,6 +61,8 @@ See: [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
 
 ### Why were the people afraid?
 
+[9:8]
+
 When the people saw these things, they were “afraid”(φοβέω/g5399). They were not scared of Jesus. Instead, they were amazed that Jesus could do these things. Because of this, they glorified God. They were amazed that God gave Jesus permission to do these things. 
 
 See: [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md)
@@ -62,6 +74,8 @@ See: [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md)
 
 ### What was a tax collector?
 
+[9:10]
+
 Matthew was a tax collector. People in Israel hated the tax collectors. Tax collectors were Jews who worked for the Roman government. They paid the Romans so they could collect taxes from other people. If they collected more taxes than they paid the Roman government, then they were allowed to keep it. Because of this, many tax collectors became rich. The Jews thought a Jewish tax collector betrayed the Jewish people because they took money from the Jews and gave it to the Romans. They thought tax collectors were evil because they took money from people who honored God and gave it to people who rejected God. 
 
 See: [Tax (Tax Collector, Toll)](../articles/taxtaxcollector.md)
@@ -70,6 +84,8 @@ See: [Tax (Tax Collector, Toll)](../articles/taxtaxcollector.md)
 
 ### Who were sinners?
 
+[9:10]
+
 Matthew wrote about sinners. All people sinned. However, these were people who sinned in a way that other people knew they sinned. People judged them as evil. The Jews would not be friends with these people. The Pharisees would not eat with them because they thought they were unclean.
 
 See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md)
@@ -79,6 +95,8 @@ See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md)
 
 ### Why were people needing a physician?
 
+[9:12]
+
 Jesus talked about people needing a physician. This was a metaphor. He wanted people to know that people who sinned needed Jesus to forgive them. Because of this, all people needed Jesus to forgive them. The Pharisees also needed Jesus to forgive their sins.  
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md)
@@ -87,6 +105,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Pharisees]
 
 ### Why does God want mercy and not sacrifice?
 
+[9:13]
+
 God said that he wanted mercy and not sacrifice (see: Hosea 6:6). Sacrifices were part of the Law of Moses. God wanted sacrifice, but he did not want people to make sacrifices to him in the wrong way. That is, if people did not love one another or show mercy to one another, their sacrifices would be given in the wrong way. 
 
 See: [Mercy](../articles/mercy.md); Sacrifice; [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md)
@@ -95,6 +115,8 @@ See: [Mercy](../articles/mercy.md); Sacrifice; [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofm
 
 ### Who did Jesus come to call?
 
+[9:13]
+
 Jesus said that he came to earth to call certain people to God. That is, he wanted to make it so that sinners could be at peace with God. He did not do this for righteous people, that is, people who thought they were righteous and did not need to be forgiven. However, there is no one who is righteous (see: Romans 3:10). 
 
 See: [Call (Calling)](../articles/call.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md)
@@ -102,6 +124,8 @@ See: [Call (Calling)](../articles/call.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../artic
 
 ### Why did the Pharisees fast, but the disciples did not fast?
 
+[9:14]
+
 Certain people who followed Jesus asked him why the Pharisees fasted but his disciples did not fast. In ancient Israel, people fasted when they were sad. However, the disciples were not sad because Jesus was with them. It was not a time for them to fast. Rather, it was a time for them to celebrate. Jesus told them that the disciples would fast after he died.
 
 
@@ -111,6 +135,8 @@ See: [Fasting](../articles/fasting.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about garments and wineskins?
 
+[9:16, 9:17]
+
 Jesus talked about putting a cloth patch on a garment. If someone put a new piece of cloth on an old piece of clothing, the new piece of cloth would become smaller and cause the clothing to rip. Wineskins were bags of leather that held wine. When someone put wine into an old wineskin, it would burst open. This was a metaphor. He wanted to say that he was going to do something different than the Pharisees. Scholars think that Jesus taught people to do different things than were taught in the Law of Moses.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md)
@@ -122,12 +148,16 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md);
 
 ### Why did this man bow before Jesus?
 
+[9:18]
+
 This man bowed before Jesus. This was a way to honor Jesus. He believed that Jesus was able to bring his daughter back to life just by touching her.
 
 
 
 ### Why did this woman touch Jesus?
 
+[9:20]
+
 A woman was constantly bleeding for 12 years. She thought that if she touched Jesus, it would heal her. However, this could not heal her. Jesus knew that she believed in him and because of this, he healed her. She was healed because she trusted in Jesus. 
 
 
@@ -135,12 +165,16 @@ A woman was constantly bleeding for 12 years. She thought that if she touched Je
 
 ### Why was there many people in this man’s house?
 
+[9:23]
+
 There were many people in this man’s house. They were playing music and many people were very sad. In ancient Israel, this happened when someone died. 
 
 
 
 ### Why did these men call Jesus the son of David?
 
+[9:27]
+
 These blind men called Jesus the son of David. They believed Jesus is the Messiah. The Messiah needed to be a descendant of David who would fulfill the covenant God made to David (see: 2 Sam. 7).
 
 See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md); [Covenant](../articles/covenant.md); [Son of David](../articles/sonofdavid.md); [Covenant with David](../articles/covenantdavid.md) 
@@ -149,6 +183,8 @@ See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](.
 
 ### Why did Jesus not want the blind men to tell other people Jesus healed them?
 
+[9:30]
+
 See: [Messianic Secret](../articles/messianicsecret.md)
 
 
@@ -156,7 +192,9 @@ See: [Messianic Secret](../articles/messianicsecret.md)
 
 
 
-### What was a mute man?
+### What was a mute man?\
+
+[9:32]
 
 A mute man was someone who could not talk. Perhaps this man could not talk because he was possessed by demons. 
 
@@ -166,6 +204,8 @@ See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md)
 
 ### How did the Pharisees think that Jesus drove out demons?
 
+[9:34]
+
 The Pharisees said that Satan gave Jesus permission to remove demons from people.  
 
 See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
@@ -174,18 +214,24 @@ See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demon
 
 ### What was a synagogue?
 
+[9:35]
+
 See: [Synagogue](../articles/synagogue.md)
 
 
 
 ### What was preaching the gospel?
 
+[9:35]
+
 See [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
 
 
 
 ### What did it mean that people were like sheep without a shepherd?
 
+[9:36]
+
 Jesus said the people were like sheep without a shepherd. This was a metaphor. The people did not have anyone to lead them and to teach them about how to live in a way that honors God. The Pharisees could not do this.
 
 See: [Shepherd](../articles/shepherd.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md)
@@ -194,6 +240,8 @@ See: [Shepherd](../articles/shepherd.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [
 
 ### How was the harvest plentiful, but the laborers few?
 
+[9:37]
+
 Jesus said that the harvest was plentiful but the laborers few. This was a metaphor. There were many people who wanted to learn about Jesus, but there were few people who could go and tell them about Jesus. Therefore, he told the people to pray and ask God to get people to do this. 
 
 See: [Harvest](../articles/harvest.md)

41-mat/10.md

@@ -6,27 +6,25 @@
 
 ### Who were the twelve disciples and the twelve apostles?
 
+[10:1, 10:2]
+
 The twelve disciples and twelve apostles were the same twelve men. 
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md)
 
 
 
-### What did Jesus give the disciples permission to do?
-
-Jesus gave the disciples permission to cast out unclean spirits. He also gave them permission to heal people. 
-
-See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md)
-
-
-
 ### What did it mean that Jesus sent out the disciples?
 
+[10:5]
+
 That Jesus sent out the disciples meant that he sent them into the towns near where they were. They were to tell other people about Jesus. 
 
 
 ### Why did Jesus tell the disciples not to go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans?
 
+[10:5]
+
 Jesus told the disciples not to go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans. At this time, he wanted them to go to the people of Israel and tell them about Jesus before they told the Gentiles and the Samaritans. 
 
 See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Samaria](../articles/samaria.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
@@ -35,6 +33,8 @@ See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Samaria](../articles/samaria.md); [Disc
 
 ### How were the people of Israel lost sheep?
 
+[10:6]
+
 Jesus said the people of Israel were lost sheep. This was a metaphor. The people of Israel did not know that Jesus was their messiah. They did not know that Jesus was their king.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
@@ -43,6 +43,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomof
 
 ### What did the disciples preach to people?
 
+[10:7]
+
 The disciples preached to people that the kingdom of heaven was near. Some scholars think this meant that Jesus offered to be the king ruling over Israel if they believed in him. Other scholars think Jesus meant that he wanted people to obey him and let him rule over their lives. 
 
 See: Matthew 3:2; 4:17
@@ -50,35 +52,52 @@ See: Matthew 3:2; 4:17
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
 
 
+### What did Jesus give the disciples permission to do?
+
+[10:8]
+
+Jesus gave the disciples permission to cast out unclean spirits. He also gave them permission to heal people. 
+
+See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md)
 
 
 ### How was someone raised from the dead?
 
+[10:8]
+
 See: [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md)
 
 
 
 ### What was a leper?
 
+[10:8]
+
 See: [Leprosy (Leper)](../articles/leprosyleper.md)
 
 
 
 ### What was casting out demons?
 
+[10:8]
+
 See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md)
 
 
 
 ### What have the disciples been freely given?
 
+[10:8]
+
 Jesus talked about the disciples being given something for free. That is, they were given the permission to preach the truth about Jesus, and to perform miracles. He wanted them to teach people about the truth of Jesus, and to do miracles without taking any money from people.
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md)
 
 
 
-### Why did Jesus not want the disciples to take many things with them?
+### Why did Jesus not want the disciples to take many things with them?\
+
+[10:9, 10:10]
 
 Jesus did not want the disciples to bring money with them or many other things. He wanted them to trust God and he wanted other people to give them the things they needed as they went from one place to another. 
 
@@ -88,12 +107,16 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
 
 ### What was a traveling bag?
 
+[10:10]
+
 A traveling bag was something people put things in when they traveled. 
 
 
 
 ### What was an extra tunic?
 
+[10:10]
+
 The disciples were not to have two tunics. A tunic was the main piece of clothing worn against the skin. 
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
@@ -102,6 +125,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
 
 ### Why were the disciples to remain in one house?
 
+[10:11]
+
 The disciples were told to remain in one house. At this time, it was a great honor to have someone stay in your home. Jesus did not want his disciples to dishonor a host by leaving that house. 
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
@@ -110,12 +135,16 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
 
 ### Who was someone who was worthy?
 
+[10:13]
+
 Jesus spoke about someone and a house that was worthy. He was talking about going to a place and finding people who were willing to welcome the disciples into their homes. He did not want them to spend time with people who were going to reject Jesus. 
 
 
 
 ### Why were the disciples to shake the dust off their feet?
 
+[10:14]
+
 If the people in a town rejected the disciples, the disciples were told to shake the dust off their feet when they left the town. In ancient Israel, when someone shook the dust off their feet, this was a symbol. This meant they were not friends with the people in that town. It showed that the person shaking the dust off their feet rejected the people in the town.
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md)
@@ -124,6 +153,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md)
 
 ### What was the peace Jesus talked about?
 
+[10:13]
+
 Jesus talked about people being at peace and not being at peace. Some scholars think Jesus was talking about being at peace with God. Other scholars think Jesus was talking about have the peace that came with the kingdom of God.
 
 See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
@@ -132,12 +163,16 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
 
 ### What were Sodom and Gomorrah?
 
+[10:15]
+
 Sodom and Gomorrah were cities God punished for being very evil (see: Genesis 19). God completely destroyed these cities. 
 
 
 
 ### When is the day of judgment?
 
+[10:15]
+
 The day of judgment is the day of the lord. 
 
 See: [Day of Judgment](../articles/dayofjudgment.md); [Day of the Lord](../articles/dayofthelord.md)
@@ -149,6 +184,8 @@ See: [Day of Judgment](../articles/dayofjudgment.md); [Day of the Lord](../artic
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about these different animals?
 
+[10:16]
+
 Jesus said the disciples were sheep in the middle of wolves. This was a metaphor. They were going to places were people were going to try to harm them in some way or to destroy them. He also wanted the disciples to be as wise as serpents. People often thought serpents were the wisest of all animals. He wanted the disciples to be very wise. He also wanted them to be innocent as doves. That is, he did not want anyone to be able to say bad things about them. 
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
@@ -157,6 +194,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### Why were people going to deliver the disciples to the councils?
 
+[10:17]
+
 Jesus said people were going to try to capture the disciples and send them to the council. That is, they were going to bring them to the Jewish leaders to be beaten because they preached about Jesus. They would do this in the synagogues.
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Synagogue](../articles/synagogue.md); [Jewish Council (Sanhedrin)](../articles/sanhedrin.md); [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md)
@@ -165,6 +204,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Synagogue](../articles/synagogue.md);
 
 ### How will the disciples speak to the governors and kings?
 
+[10:18]
+
 When the disciples were going to speak to the governors and kings, the Holy Spirit would help them to say the right things.
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md)
@@ -173,6 +214,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.m
 
 ### When would these things happen?
 
+[10:19]
+
 Jesus was telling the disciples these things would happen in their time. However, he was also speaking about a time after he died. People will hate Christians because of Jesus’ name. That is, they will hate Christians because they believe in Jesus. 
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
@@ -181,6 +224,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
 
 ### How will Christians be saved?
 
+[10:22]
+
 Jesus said that people who “endure until the end” will be saved. Some scholars think Jesus will only let people who keep believing in him live with God in heaven forever. They think that if someone rejects Jesus, they are no longer at peace with God or were never at peace with God. Other scholars think that God promised to protect people during the tribulation.
 
 See: [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Tribulation](../articles/tribulation.md)
@@ -189,12 +234,16 @@ See: [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Disciple](../art
 
 ### What is persecution?
 
+[10:23]
+
 See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md)  
 
 
 
 ### When will the son of man come?
 
+[10:23]
+
 Jesus said that the disciples will not have gone through the cities of Israel before the son of man has come. Some scholars think that Jesus was speaking about returning to help Christians before the end of the tribulation. Other scholars think Jesus was speaking about Jesus returning to the earth after he died. 
 
 See: Daniel 7:13-14
@@ -208,6 +257,8 @@ See: [Son of Man](../articles/sonofman.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md);
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about servants and masters?
 
+[10:24, 10:25]
+
 Jesus talked about servants and masters. Jesus wanted the disciples to do the same types of things that he did. He gave them permission to do these things. He wanted them to know that people would insult them for doing these things. They also insulted Jesus. Jesus wanted them to know that people insulted him the same way people will insult the disciples.
 
 Certain people said that Jesus served Satan. These people feared the disciples less than they feared Jesus. Therefore, they may insult the disciples even more than they insulted Jesus. 
@@ -218,6 +269,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.
 
 ### Who was Beelzebul?
 
+[10:25]
+
 Beelzebul was another name for Satan.
 
 See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
@@ -226,6 +279,8 @@ See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
 
 ### Why should the disciples not fear other people?
 
+[10:26]
+
 Jesus did not want the disciples to fear people who insulted them. This was because God would judge these people. God knows all the evil things they would do because nothing can be hidden from God.
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md)
@@ -234,6 +289,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.m
 
 ### What did Jesus mean by saying, “What I tell you in the darkness”?
 
+[10:27]
+
 Jesus spoke to the disciples in the darkness. That is he told them things at night. He also talked to them when no one else was around. Now he wanted them to tell other people about the things he taught them.
 
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
@@ -242,6 +299,8 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
 
 ### How was someone able to kill the body but not the soul?
 
+[10:28]
+
 Jesus said that the people who would persecute the disciples were able to kill them physically. However, they were not able to kill their soul. That is, they could not stop them from living with God in heaven forever.
 
 See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md)  ; [Soul](../articles/soul.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md)
@@ -250,6 +309,8 @@ See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md)  ; [Soul](../articles/s
 
 ### Who is able to kill the body and the soul?
 
+[10:28]
+
 Only God can kill a person’s body and soul. Only God can punish someone by sending them to live in hell forever. 
 
 See: [Soul](../articles/soul.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md)
@@ -258,6 +319,8 @@ See: [Soul](../articles/soul.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md)
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about sparrows?
 
+[10:29]
+
 Jesus talked about sparrows. These were small birds. People thought they were not worth much. This was a metaphor. God cared for even these small birds that people thought were worthless. He wanted people to know that God cared for them very much.
 
 
@@ -265,6 +328,8 @@ Jesus talked about sparrows. These were small birds. People thought they were no
 
 ### How does someone confess or deny Jesus?
 
+[10:32, 10:33]
+
 Jesus said that he would tell God the Father about people who confess, that is to acknowledge that Jesus is the messiah to other people. However, if they rejected Jesus in some way, then Jesus will reject them in some way. Some scholars think Jesus taught that people who deny Jesus were not truly Christians or they stopped being Christians. Other scholars think Jesus taught people that they would lose rewards if they denied Jesus in some way.
 
 See: [Confess (Confession)](../articles/confess.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
@@ -275,6 +340,8 @@ See: [Confess (Confession)](../articles/confess.md); [Reward](../articles/reward
 
 ### Why did Jesus come to bring the sword to the earth?
 
+[10:34]
+
 Jesus taught people to love God and to love other people. He wanted people to forgive one another. However, he also said that he came to the earth to bring a sword and not to bring peace. This was a metaphor. A sword was used to divide. Jesus divided people. Jesus did not make it so that everyone was at peace with God. Only those who believe in Jesus are at peace with God. This is how Jesus divided people. Those who believe in him have peace. Those who reject Jesus will be punished. One must either believe in Jesus or reject him. A person cannot do both of these things. 
 
 See: [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md)
@@ -283,12 +350,16 @@ See: [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md)
 
 ### Why will people be enemies with other people in their house?
 
+[10:36]
+
 Jesus divided people as Christians and non-Christians. Christians believe in Jesus. Non-christians reject Jesus. It did not matter what other people in someone’s house believed about Jesus. Every person must believe in Jesus for themselves to have peace with God. Those who rejected Jesus remained enemies of God and enemies of Christians. 
 
 
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about mothers and fathers?
 
+[10:37]
+
 Jesus talked about mothers and fathers. He did this because he wanted people to know that he wanted people to love him more than they loved their own mother and father.
 How does someone pick up their cross?
 
@@ -300,6 +371,8 @@ See: [Cross](../articles/cross.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### How will someone lose their life and find it and someone who finds his life lose it?
 
+[10:39]
+
 Jesus spoke about someone finding their life but losing it. This was a metaphor. He wanted to say that someone who did not want to serve Jesus would not live together with God in heaven forever. However, if someone was killed because they believed in Jesus, even though they died, they would live together with God in heaven forever.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md)
@@ -308,6 +381,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md)
 
 ### How did someone welcome a prophet in the prophet’s name and receive a prophet’s reward?
 
+[10:41]
+
 Jesus said that someone who welcomed a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. He wanted them to know that whoever welcomed prophets to serve Jesus will be rewarded in some way. The disciples were prophets because they spoke the words God wanted them to say to other people.
 
 See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
@@ -316,6 +391,8 @@ See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md); [Discip
 
 ### How did someone welcome a righteous man in the name of a righteous man and receive a righteous man’s reward?
 
+[10:41]
+
 Jesus wanted people to know that whoever welcomed a righteous man into their towns and homes, because he served Jesus, will be rewarded in some way. People thought the disciples were righteous men.
 
 See: [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
@@ -324,6 +401,8 @@ See: [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Reward](../articles
 
 ### How will someone be rewarded for giving someone a cup of water?
 
+[10:42]
+
 Jesus spoke about giving someone a cup of water to drink. This was a small way someone served another person. He wanted to say that if someone served Jesus, even in a small way, Jesus will reward this person.
 
 See: [Reward](../articles/reward.md)

41-mat/11.md

@@ -6,24 +6,32 @@
 
 ### What was a disciple?
 
+[11:1]
+
 See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
 
 
 
 ### What was preaching?
 
+[11:2]
+
 See: [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md)
 
 
 
 ### Which John was Matthew writing about?
 
+[11:2]
+
 Matthew wrote about John the Baptist here.
 
 
 
 ### What did John’s disciples ask Jesus?
 
+[11:3]
+
 People who followed John the Baptist asked Jesus if he was “the one who is coming.” They wanted to know if Jesus was the messiah. John already knew that Jesus was the Messiah (see: Matthew 3:11). Here, John wanted Jesus to tell him again that he was the messiah. Perhaps he wanted to know why he was in prison if Jesus was the Messiah. Or perhaps Jesus did not do the things John thought the messiah would do. 
 
 See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
@@ -32,12 +40,16 @@ See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
 
 ### What did it mean that someone was lame?
 
+[11:5]
+
 Someone who was lame could not walk.
 
 
 
 ### What was a leper?
 
+[11:5]
+
 According to the Law of Moses, a  leper is not unclean.
 
 See: [Leprosy (Leper)](../articles/leprosyleper.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md)
@@ -46,6 +58,8 @@ See: [Leprosy (Leper)](../articles/leprosyleper.md); [Clean and Unclean](../arti
 
 ### How are the dead raised back to life?
 
+[11:5]
+
 Jesus said the dead are raised back to life. That is, they are resurrected.
 
 See: [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) 
@@ -54,6 +68,8 @@ See: [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md)
 
 ### How did Jesus preach the gospel?
 
+[11:5]
+
 Jesus preached the gospel to the poor.
 
 See: [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
@@ -62,6 +78,8 @@ See: [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
 
 ### How was someone blessed?
 
+[11:6]
+
 Jesus said blessed is anyone who does not stumble because of him.  This was a metaphor. He wanted to say the people who believed he was the messiah would be blessed. 
 
 See: [Bless (Blessing)](../articles/bless.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md);  [Stumble (Stumbling Block)](../articles/stumble.md)
@@ -73,6 +91,8 @@ See: [Bless (Blessing)](../articles/bless.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.m
 
 ### What were the things Jesus had to say about John the Baptist?
 
+[11:7]
+
 Jesus talked to the crowd about John the Baptist. John the Baptist lived in the desert and wore clothing that was not comfortable. Jesus talked about a reed shaken by the wind. He wanted to say that John did not change because of what people thought about him. He did what God wanted him to do no matter what people said. He did not live in the way powerful kings lived. Instead, he lived as a prophet lived. He focused on telling people about God, not on living in a certain way.
 
 See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md)
@@ -81,6 +101,8 @@ See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md)
 
 ### How was John greater than a prophet?
 
+[11:9]
+
 John the Baptist was a prophet. However, he did something that no previous prophet did. He prophesied to prepare people for the coming of the Messiah. John’s message was the greatest message of all.
 
 See: Malachi 3:1
@@ -91,6 +113,8 @@ See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophe
 
 ### How was someone in the kingdom of heaven greater than John the Baptist?
 
+[11:11]
+
 Jesus said that John the Baptist was the greatest person who ever lived, except Jesus. However, anyone who lives in the kingdom was greater than John the Baptist. That is, anyone who lives in the kingdom, was greater in some way that anyone who lived under the Law of Moses.
 
 See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md)
@@ -99,6 +123,8 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/l
 
 ### How did the kingdom of heaven suffer violence?
 
+[11:12]
+
 Some scholars think the kingdom was being violently attacked. That is, there was evil forces attacked the kingdom of God. These scholars think an example of this was John the Baptist being put into prison and then later killed because he spoke about the messiah (see: Mark 6:17-29). Other scholars think the kingdom was forcefully advancing into the world. That is, Jesus was casting out demons and performing miraculous signs, showing the power of the kingdom of God. 
 
 See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Sign](../articles/sign.md)
@@ -107,11 +133,15 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Demon Possession (Casting O
 
 ### What was the Law and the Prophets?
 
+[11:13]
+
 See: [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md)
 
 
 ### How was John the return of Elijah?
 
+[11:14]
+
 Malachi prophesied that the prophet Elijah would return (see: Malachi 4:5-6). Jesus taught the people that John the Baptist was the fulfillment of the prophecy about the return of Elijah. That is, Malachi was prophesying about a man who was like Elijah would return, and that man was John.
 
 See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md)
@@ -120,6 +150,8 @@ See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Prophet](../articles/prop
 
 ### Why did Jesus say the Jews were like children?
 
+[11:16]
+
 Jesus said that these Jews were like children. This was metaphor. Just like children will complain when no one dances to their songs, so the people complained against all of God’s prophets, including John the Baptist and Jesus. 
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md)
@@ -128,12 +160,16 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md)
 
 ### What was a gluttonous man?
 
+[11:19]
+
 A gluttonous man was someone who ate too much. They spend most of their life eating and thinking about eating.
 
 
 
 ### What was a drunkard?
 
+[11:19]
+
 A drunkard was someone who drank too much alcohol and often became drunk.
 
 
@@ -141,6 +177,8 @@ A drunkard was someone who drank too much alcohol and often became drunk.
 
 ### What was a tax collector?
 
+[11:19]
+
 Matthew was a tax collector. People in Israel hated the tax collectors. Tax collectors were Jews who worked for the Roman government. They paid the Romans so they could collect taxes from other people. If they collected more taxes than they paid the Roman government, then they were allowed to keep it. Because of this, many tax collectors became rich. The Jews thought a Jewish tax collector betrayed the Jewish people because they took money from the Jews and gave it to the Romans. They thought tax collectors were evil because they took money from people who honored God and gave it to people who rejected God. 
 
 See: [Tax (Tax Collector, Toll)](../articles/taxtaxcollector.md))
@@ -149,6 +187,8 @@ See: [Tax (Tax Collector, Toll)](../articles/taxtaxcollector.md))
 
 ### Who were sinners?
 
+[11:19]
+
 Matthew wrote about sinners. All people sinned. However, these were people who sinned in a way that other people knew they sinned. People judged them as evil. The Jews would not be friends with these people. The Pharisees would not eat with them because they thought sinners were unclean.
 
 See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md)
@@ -157,6 +197,8 @@ See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md)
 
 ### How was wisdom justified by her deeds?
 
+[11:19]
+
 Jesus said that wisdom was justified by her deeds. This was a metaphor. He wanted to say that he and John were right for living in the way they did. The way they lived helped people to know that they served God because they did the things God sent them to do. 
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
@@ -168,6 +210,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### Why did Jesus reproach certain cities?
 
+[11:20]
+
 Jesus reproached certain cities. He rebuked the people who lived in these cities because they rejected him. The people in these cities did not repent.
 
 See: [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md)
@@ -176,12 +220,16 @@ See: [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md)
 
 ### Where were Chorazin, Bethsaida, Tyre, and Sidon?
 
+[11:21, 11:22]
+
 See: Map: Chorazin; Bethsaida; Tyre and Sidon
 
 
 
 ### Why did people wear sackcloth and ashes?
 
+[11:21]
+
 People wore sackcloth and ashes when they were mourning or to show people they were sad. Sackcloth was a rough cloth and was known to irritate the skin. To wear sackcloth was a sign that the people repented.
 
 See: [Sign](../articles/sign.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md)
@@ -190,12 +238,16 @@ See: [Sign](../articles/sign.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md)
 
 ### Where was Capernaum?
 
+[11:23]
+
 See Map: Capernaum
 
 
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about Sodom?
 
+[11:23]
+
 Sodom was an ancient city. The people of Sodom were very evil (see: Genesis 19). No one in Sodom obeyed God. Jesus was saying that if he had done the same kind of miracles in Sodom as he did in the regions around Jerusalem, the people of Sodom would have repented. But, because the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, Tyre, and Sidon rejected Jesus, these cities would be punished more than Sodom in the day of judgement.
 
 See: [Day of the Lord](../articles/dayofthelord.md); [Day of Judgment](../articles/dayofjudgment.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md)
@@ -204,6 +256,8 @@ See: [Day of the Lord](../articles/dayofthelord.md); [Day of Judgment](../articl
 
 ### Why was Jesus pleased that God only helped certain people to know about him?
 
+[11:25]
+
 Jesus praised God because he concealed things from people who thought they were wise. When Jesus said that God “revealed them to little children” he used a metaphor. That is, Jesus said that God revealed his truth to people who were humble and knew they needed help from God. 
 
 See: [Wise (Wisdom, Fool)](../articles/wise.md); [Humble (Humility)](../articles/humble.md); [Reveal (Revelation)](../articles/reveal.md)
@@ -212,6 +266,8 @@ See: [Wise (Wisdom, Fool)](../articles/wise.md); [Humble (Humility)](../articles
 
 ### How did Jesus talk about himself and God the Father?
 
+[11:27]
+
 Scholars think Jesus spoke about himself and God the Father as being one. That is, they are of the same nature and character. They know each other perfectly.
 
 See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md)
@@ -220,18 +276,24 @@ See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofg
 
 ### How does God reveal?
 
+[11:27]
+
 See: [Reveal (Revelation)](../articles/reveal.md)
 
 
 
 ### What did Jesus mean when he said, “I will give you rest”?
 
+[11:28]
+
 Jesus said, “I will give you rest.” Some scholars think Jesus meant that he will refresh those who were weary. Other scholars think Jesus meant that he would encourage and strengthen them to do difficult things. In addition, people can be at rest because they are at peace with God. 
 
 
 
 ### What was a yoke?
 
+[11:29, 11:30]
+
 A “yoke” was a thick wooden beam that was set across the neck and shoulders of animals. This allowed the animals to pull heavy loads in a cart, or to pull a plow. When Jesus spoke about a yoke, he used a metaphor. That is, Jesus was willing to share any burden or hardship a Christian might have in their life.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)

41-mat/12.md

@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@
 
 ### Why did the Pharisees think that it was wrong to pluck heads of grain and eat them?
 
+[12:2]
+
 The pharisees thought that it was against the Law of Moses to pluck heads of grain and eat them on the Sabbath. This is because they thought it was work, which was forbidden on the Sabbath. However, they misunderstood the Law of Moses regarding the picking of grain on the Sabbath.
 
 See: Deuteronomy 23:25
@@ -16,6 +18,8 @@ See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [Sabbath](../articles/sabbath.md
 
 ### How did Jesus tell the pharisees that the disciples did not break the Law of Moses?
 
+[12:3, 12:4, 12:5]
+
 Jesus told the Pharisee that the disciples did not break the Law of Moses. They were allowed to do this because they were traveling and hungry. This was similar to what King David did (see: 1 Samuel 21:1-6). He also told them that the priests violated the rules the Pharisees made about the sabbath by working in the temple on the Sabbath. He also wanted them to know that he is greater than the Sabbath. Jesus created the Sabbath and the rules for the Sabbath. This made him ruler over the Sabbath. 
 
 See: [Temple](../articles/temple.md); [Sabbath](../articles/sabbath.md); [Son of Man](../articles/sonofman.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Priest (Priesthood)](../articles/priest.md)
@@ -24,6 +28,8 @@ See: [Temple](../articles/temple.md); [Sabbath](../articles/sabbath.md); [Son of
 
 ### What was the house of God?
 
+[12:4]
+
 The temple was the house of God.
 
 See: [Temple](../articles/temple.md)
@@ -32,6 +38,8 @@ See: [Temple](../articles/temple.md)
 
 ### Why did God desire mercy and not sacrifice?
 
+[12:7]
+
 God said that he wanted mercy and not sacrifice (see: Hosea 6:6). God wanted sacrifice, but he did not want people to make sacrifices to him in the wrong way. That is, if people did not love one another or show mercy to one another, their sacrifices would be given in the wrong way. 
 
 
@@ -44,6 +52,8 @@ See: [Mercy](../articles/mercy.md); [Offer (Offering)](../articles/offer.md); [S
 
 ### Why did the Pharisees want to ask Jesus about healing this man on the Sabbath?
 
+[12:10]
+
 The Pharisees asked Jesus about healing this man on the Sabbath. They taught that someone could not be healed on the Sabbath unless that person was going to die. If someone healed this person, then this was work and broke the Law of Moses. They wanted Jesus to heal this man so they could tell people that Jesus sinned. However, this was not sin. They just thought it was a sin. 
 
 The pharisees thought that it was not against the Law of Moses to help their sheep on the Sabbath. Therefore, Jesus wanted them to know that it was also good to heal this man on the sabbath because people are more valuable that animals. He wanted the pharisees to think about this and know that they were wrong in their thinking. 
@@ -54,6 +64,8 @@ See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sabbath](../articles/sabbath.md); [
 
 ### Why did the Pharisees want to destroy Jesus?
 
+[12:14]
+
 The Pharisees were angry after Jesus healed this man. They thought he sinned and he made them look like they were evil.
 
 See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
@@ -62,12 +74,16 @@ See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
 
 ### Why did Jesus not want people to tell other people about the things he did?
 
+[12:16]
+
 See: [Messianic Secret](../articles/messianicsecret.md)
 
 
 
 ### How did Jesus fulfill the words of Isaiah?
 
+[12:17, 12:18, 12:19, 12:20, 12:21]
+
 Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah (see: Isaiah 42:1-4) by serving God. The Holy Spirit gave him power to do great things. He taught the Gentiles about how to live in a way that honors God. He was humble and compassionate. 
 
 See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md)
@@ -76,6 +92,8 @@ See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulf
 
 ### How did the Gentiles have hope in Jesus’ name?
 
+[12:21]
+
 The Gentiles could be at peace with God if they believed in Jesus. At this time, the Jews did not think the Gentiles could be at peace with God.
 
 See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Name](../articles/name.md)
@@ -84,12 +102,16 @@ See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Name](../articles/name.md)
 
 ### How was someone possessed by a demon?
 
+[12:22]
+
 See: [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md)
 
 
 
 ### Who was the Son of David?
 
+[12:23]
+
 The Son of David was the messiah. He was the one who fulfilled the promises God made to David (see: 2 Samuel 7). 
 
 See: [Covenant with David](../articles/covenantdavid.md) ; [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Son of David](../articles/sonofdavid.md); [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md)
@@ -99,7 +121,9 @@ See: [Covenant with David](../articles/covenantdavid.md) ; [Messiah (Christ)](..
 
 
 
-### Who was Beelzebul?  
+### Who was Beelzebul? 
+
+[12:24]
  
 Beelzebul was a name for Satan. Satan was the prince of the demons. He ruled the demons. However, God ruled Satan.
  
@@ -111,6 +135,8 @@ See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md)
 
 ### How did the Pharisees think Jesus was able to remove demons from people?
 
+[12:24]
+
 The Pharisees said that Satan gave Jesus permission to remove demons from people.  
 
 See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
@@ -118,29 +144,39 @@ See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demon
 
 ### What was meant by the words, a “kingdom divided against itself”?
 
+[12:25]
+
 A “kingdom divided against itself” referred to a nation or country that divided itself into groups and then fought against each other.
 
 
 
 ### What did it mean that a kingdom divided against itself “is made desolate”?
 
+[12:25]
+
 A kingdom “is made desolate” when the country or nation was destroyed. That is, there would be only a few people left alive and the country would be ruined.
 
 
 ### Why did Jesus ask the Pharisees, about driving out demons?
 
+[12:27]
+
 Jesus’ question was a rebuke to the Pharisees. Jesus condemned the Pharisees’ followers for doing the same things they accused Jesus of doing. However, Jesus did not do these things. 
 
 
 
 ### How were people with or against Jesus?
 
+[12:30]
+
 Jesus said that people were either with him or against him. That is, people either fought with him in some way or against him in some way. When he said this, he wanted to say that people could either believe in him or reject him. They could not do both of these things at the same time.
 
 
 
 ### What was the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
 
+[12:31}
+
 Scholars think different things about how someone blasphemes the Holy Spirit.
  
 1. Some scholars think Jesus spoke about people rejecting him. If someone does not believe in Jesus, then they will not be forgiven of their sins.
@@ -155,6 +191,8 @@ See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Blaspheme (Blasphemy)](../articles/blaspheme.md
 
 ### Why did Jesus talk about trees and fruit?
 
+[12:33]
+
 Jesus talked about trees and fruit. This was a metaphor. Scholars think different things about what this metaphor meant:
 
 1. Some scholars Jesus compared himself to a tree, and the miracles he did as the fruit. They think Jesus was telling the Pharisees that they could not say that his miracles were good, but that he, as a person, was bad.
@@ -168,6 +206,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Fruit (Metaphor)](../articles/fruitme
 
 ### What did Jesus mean by calling the Pharisees the “offspring of vipers”?
 
+[12:34]
+
 Some scholars think Jesus was saying the Pharisees were men whose ancestor was the serpent himself, that is, the Devil. Scholars think Jesus used the metaphor of a viper to show that the Pharisees were both evil and dangerous.
 
 See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
@@ -176,6 +216,8 @@ See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### What were the treasures of someone’s heart?
 
+[12:35]
+
 The treasures of a person’s heart was a metaphor. That is, from deep within a person’s mind and soul comes what that person truly believes, whether good or evil.
 
 See: [Heart (Metaphor)](../articles/heart.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Mind](../articles/mind.md); [Soul](../articles/soul.md)
@@ -184,18 +226,24 @@ See: [Heart (Metaphor)](../articles/heart.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.m
 
 ### What is the day of judgment?
 
+[12:36]
+
 See: [Day of Judgment](../articles/dayofjudgment.md)
 
 
 
 ### How was someone justified?
 
+[12:37]
+
 See: [Justify (Justification)](../articles/justify.md)
 
 
 
 ### How is someone condemned?
 
+[12:37]
+
 See: [Condemn (Condemnation)](../articles/condemn.md)
 
 
@@ -205,6 +253,8 @@ See: [Condemn (Condemnation)](../articles/condemn.md)
 
 ### What was an “adulterous generation”?
 
+[12:39]
+
 When Jesus spoke about an “adulterous generation” he used a metaphor. Some scholars think Jesus was speaking directly to the Scribes and Pharisees, and told them they were an “adulterous generation”. That is, the Scribes and Pharisees did not truly obey and follow God completely.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Adultery](../articles/adultery.md); [Generation](../articles/generation.md); [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md)
@@ -213,12 +263,16 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Adultery](../articles/adultery.md); [
 
 ### What was a sign?
 
+[12:39]
+
 See: [Sign](../articles/sign.md)
 
 
 
 ### What was the “sign of the prophet Jonah”?
 
+[12:39]
+
 Jonah was a prophet in ancient Israel (see: Jonah 1-4). He was swallowed by a very large fish and was in the fish for three days. After three days, he was released. Something like this was going to happen to Jesus. He would die and after three days, he would come back to life.
 
 See: [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) ; [Son of Man](../articles/sonofman.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Sign](../articles/sign.md)
@@ -227,12 +281,16 @@ See: [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) ; [Son of Man](../arti
 
 ### Where was Nineveh?
 
+[12:41]
+
 See Map: Nineveh
 
 
 
 ### How were the people of Nineveh going to judge the Jews?
 
+[12:41]
+
 When Jesus spoke about standing up to judge the Jews, he used a metaphor. When God sent Jonah the prophet to Nineveh to speak for God, the people there repented. However, when God sent Jesus into the world, the Scribes and Pharisees rejected Jesus and the things he taught. Therefore in some way, this will serve as a judgment against people who do not repent from their evil ways, that they might obey and follow Jesus.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md); [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md)
@@ -245,6 +303,8 @@ See: Jonah 3:1-10
 
 ### Who was the Queen of the South?
 
+[12:42]
+
 Jesus spoke about the queen of the south. He was thinking about the Queen of Sheba (see: 1 Kings 10). Her country was far to the south of Israel.
 
 See Map: Sheba
@@ -253,12 +313,16 @@ See Map: Sheba
 
 ### What was an unclean spirit?
 
+[12:43]
+
 See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md)
 
 
 
 ### What were waterless places?
 
+[12:43]
+
 Waterless places referred to areas that were dry, or a desert. The demons wandered through those areas, but did not stay there.
 
 See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md)
@@ -267,6 +331,8 @@ See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md)
 
 ### What was meant by the words, “it finds that house swept out and put in order”?
 
+[12:44]
+
 When Jesus spoke about a house being “swept out and put in order” he used a metaphor. That is, he was speaking about a person who had a demon cast out from him. When that person did not believe in Jesus the house remained empty, and therefore able to be inhabited once again by demons.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md)
@@ -275,6 +341,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Demon
 
 ### Who were Jesus’ mother and brothers?
 
+[12:46]
+
 When Jesus was speaking, his mother and brothers wanted to speak with him. This was his mother Mary and her sons. Jesus told them about another type of mother and brother. Scholars think Jesus wanted people to know that people who obeyed God were his true family.
 
 See: [Family of Jesus](../articles/familyjesus.md); [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md)
@@ -283,4 +351,6 @@ See: [Family of Jesus](../articles/familyjesus.md); [Family of God](../articles/
 
 ### What is the will of God?
 
+[12:50]
+
 See: [Will of God](../articles/willofgod.md)

51-php/01.md

@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 ## 1:1-2
 ### Why did Paul say that Timothy also wrote this letter?
 
+[1:1]
+
 This letter begins with Paul and Timothy’s names. However, only Paul wrote this letter.  Perhaps Paul wrote Timothy’s name here because he was with Paul at this time. Or perhaps Timothy also wrote down the words of the letter as Paul spoke them to him. 
 
 See: Romans 16:22; 1 Corinthians 16:21; 2 Thessalonians 3:17
@@ -18,36 +20,48 @@ See: [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md)
 
 ### Who were the people to whom Paul wrote?
 
+[1:1]
+
 Anyone who believes in Jesus is a “holy one,” that is, he is “set apart.” He belongs to God. God has separated him from the other people. He belongs to God. He does things for God. God wants Christians to be different from the rest of the people in the world. Christians should live in this way, because they want to honor him. Paul said that they are “in Christ.’
 
 See: [Holy Ones](../articles/holyones.md); [In Christ](../articles/inchrist.md)
 
 ### Why was Philippi and important city? 
 
+[1:1]
+
 The people in the city of Philippi were proud to be citizens of the Roman Empire. The Romans allowed them to do things that other people could not do. There were not very many citizens in the places that Rome ruled.
 
 See: [Holy Ones](../articles/holyones.md); [Citizen](../articles/citizen\.md)
 
 ### Who were the overseers and deacons?
 
+[1:1]
+
 Paul wrote to the Christians in Philippi as well as to their leaders. These are two different types of leaders. Elsewhere, Paul wrote that “overseers” must be able to teach others. However, he did not write the same thing about “deacons” (see: 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1).
 
 See: [Overseer](../articles/overseer.md);[Deacon](../articles/deacon.md)
 
 ### How did Christians greet one another?
 
+[1:2]
+
 The first Christians often greeted each other by saying, “Grace (χάρις/g5485) be to you and peace.” Perhaps this was because God was kind to Christians, and because he gives them peace. 
 
 See: [Grace](../articles/grace.md)
 
 ### Why is God called “our father”?
 
+[1:2]
+
 See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md)
 
-1:3-11
+## 1:3-11
 
 ### How were the Philippians joined together with Paul in the gospel?
 
+[1:5]
+
 Paul thanked the Christians for their “fellowship (κοινωνία/g2842) in the gospel.” They were partners or joined together with Paul because God was kind to both the Philippians and to Paul.  This made the Philippians able to do several things:
 
 1.  The Philippians believed the same gospel Paul believed. In this way, they joined together with Paul. They also joined together because they both told others about the gospel. 
@@ -62,16 +76,22 @@ See: [Fellowship](../articles/fellowship.md);[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
 
 ### What is the day of the Lord?
 
+[1:6]
+
 See: [Day of the Lord](../articles/dayofthelord.md)
 
 ### How did Paul defend and confirm of the gospel?
 
+[1:7]
+
 Paul was in prison because he taught people about Jesus and the gospel. He defended (ἀπολογία/g627), that is, explained the gospel when they asked him. He also confirmed (βεβαίωσις/g951) the gospel came from God. Paul did not only tell people about Jesus. He also encouraged them to believe in Jesus and to live in a way that honors God. 
 
 See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
 
 ### What did Paul pray that God would do?
 
+[1:9, 1:10, 1:11]
+
 Paul prayed three things for the Christians in Philippi:
 
 1.     He prayed that they would love other people and they would love other people more and more. 
@@ -86,6 +106,8 @@ See: [Fruit (Metaphor)](../articles/fruitmetaphor.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul pray?
 
+[1:9, 1:10, 1:11]
+
 Paul prayed this prayer for three reasons: 
 
 1.     He wanted the Christians in Philippi to live rightly because they loved God and each other.  
@@ -95,16 +117,21 @@ Paul prayed this prayer for three reasons:
 1.     What Paul wanted most was that everyone would honor God as God deserved. Christians should honor God because he has made them into new people by changing their hearts. He has also done many, many other things for them.
  
 See: [Day of the Lord](../articles/dayofthelord.md)
+
 ## 1:12-18
 
 ### Paul was in prison. How did this help him serve Jesus?
 
+[1:12, 1:13]
+
 Paul was in prison when he wrote this letter. However, he still rejoiced. He wrote that he was able to teach more people about Jesus because he was in prison than when he had been free. Paul was able to teach the other prisoners and the guards about Jesus. Also, Paul continued to teach without fearing anyone. This is why other Christians had courage to teach people about Jesus. So many people heard about Jesus because Paul was in prison.
 
 See: [Rejoice (Joy, Joyful)](../articles/rejoice.md)
 
 ### Why did some people preach Jesus from envy and rivalry?
 
+[1:15, 1:17]
+
 In many ways, the Jews lived differently than the Greeks, Romans, and other non-Jews. Many of the Jews who believed in Jesus thought that non-Jews had to live like Jews if they wanted to believe in Jesus, too. They thought that these new Christians had to be circumcised and had to obey the Law of Moses. 
 
 Almost all of the first Christians were Jews. Most of them thought that Jesus died for the Jews and for anyone else who became a Jew. That is why these Jews were shocked when Paul taught non-Jews that they could believe in Jesus and follow him without becoming Jews. Some of these Jewish Christians taught that Paul was teaching people wrong things. Also, Paul persuaded many non-Jews to believe in Jesus. This made those Jewish Christians angry, because they did not think Paul was teaching the truth about Jesus.
@@ -118,6 +145,8 @@ See: [Judaizer](../articles/judaizer.md)
 
 ### What deliverance did Paul speak about?
 
+[1:19]
+
 Perhaps Paul wanted to say that God would set him free from prison. Or perhaps he wanted to say that God would not punish him for his sins, even if he would die in prison. Perhaps Paul was thinking about both of these things. This is because he said that he might die in prison (see: 1:20-21). Even if he died there, he was certain that he would be with the Christians in Philippi again in heaven (see: 1:25-26).
 
 See: Job 13:13-18
@@ -126,6 +155,8 @@ See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md)
 
 ### Why was Paul confident that he would not be disappointed?
 
+[1:20]
+
 Paul hoped that he would never be afraid to tell others about Jesus or to praise Jesus. He would be “ashamed” if that happened. 
 
 This is because Paul wanted to live rightly so that others would praise Jesus. He knew that he could still do this, even if he was in prison (see: 1:20).
@@ -138,6 +169,8 @@ See: [Shame (Ashamed)](../articles/shame.md); [Hope](../articles/hope.md)
 
 ### Why does Paul speak about producing fruit?
 
+[1:22]
+
 When Christians do good things that honor God, Scripture often describes them as “producing fruit.” When the things Paul did helped other Christians to do good things, he spoke about this as his “fruit of labor.”
 
 See: [Fruit (Metaphor)](../articles/fruitmetaphor.md)
@@ -147,6 +180,8 @@ See: [Fruit (Metaphor)](../articles/fruitmetaphor.md)
 
 ### How were the Christians to conduct themselves in a way that was worthy of the gospel?
 
+[1:27]
+
 Paul told the Philippian believers to “conduct themselves in a manner worthy (ἀξίως/g516) of the gospel of Jesus,” that is, he wanted them to live in a way that honored God. Paul used the Greek word “live as a citizen (πολιτεύομαι/g4176),” which usually meant for a free person in a city to do everything he should do. 
 
 However, Paul wanted to say that Christians are citizens of heaven (see: 3:20). That is, their true home is in heaven. That is where they belong. Others will honor them because of that. Even better, God approves of them, and he approves of what they do that shows they belong to him.
@@ -161,6 +196,8 @@ See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Citizen](../articles/citizen\.md)
 
 ### How were the Philippians to stand firm in one spirit and to struggle together with one mind?
 
+[1:27]
+
 Paul told the Philippian believers to “stand firm (στήκω/g4739) in one spirit (πνεῦμα/g4151)” and to working hard together with one “mind (ψυχή/g5590).” When someone “stands firm,” he is working hard to do something. He does not give up, even if people try to stop him. The Christians were to keep teaching others about Jesus, even if other people tried to stop them. 
 
 Paul wanted Christians to work hard together in order to honor Jesus. The Christians in Philippi were to do these things in “one spirit” and in “one mind.” In other words, they were to be united or at peace with one another and to work together to accomplish the same task. Paul wanted for the Philippian believers to act more like Jesus did. He wanted them to live rightly so they could honor him. He wanted them to work together so they could honor him. 
@@ -169,12 +206,16 @@ See: [Spirit (Spiritual)](../articles/spiritspiritual.md); Mind
 
 ### What was the sign of destruction and salvation?
 
+[1:28]
+
 Paul wrote that the believers should work hard and work together. He knew that other people would try to stop them. However, Paul said that when the Christians do these things, they were a “sign,” that is they showed or proved that God would destroy the unbelievers and save the believers. 
 
 See: [Sign](../articles/sign.md)
 
 ### How is suffering a gift?
 
+[1:29]
+
 Paul wrote that Christians in Philippi suffered for God. This was a “gift” that God gave to them. In other words, God allowed them to suffer for him because he loved them.
 
 However, Paul did not want to say that it is good to suffer hardship or pain if nothing good happens after that. Scholars think that if God makes his children suffer, he does something good for them. This is because a person who is suffering usually allows God to help him more than if he were not suffering. He becomes closer to God (see: 1:7 and 1:12-14). In other words, he loves God more.  

51-php/02.md

@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@
 
 ### Why did Paul say “if”?
 
+[2:1]
+
 Paul wanted to tell the Christians what they would do if they were at peace with each other. This is why he wrote the word “if.” If they were at peace, they would these things:
 
 1.  They would encourage one another.
@@ -18,18 +20,24 @@ See: [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul say that the Philippians gave him joy?
 
+[2:2]
+
 Paul spoke as if the Christians in Philippi could make his joy full or complete. This was a way of telling them what he wanted very much, that is, he wanted them to be at peace with one another and to all do what God wanted them to do. 
 
 See: [Rejoice (Joy, Joyful)](../articles/rejoice.md)
 
 ### How did Paul say he wanted the Philippians to serve others?
 
+[2:3, 2:4]
+
 Paul made a very strong statement to the Philippian Christians that he wanted them to serve God by serving other people. In (2:3) Paul first wrote what he did not want them to do, and then what he did want them to do. He wrote again in this way in (see: 2:4).
 
 **Advice to translators:** In this passage, Jesus and God the Son can be used in the same way. In English, it is common to call Jesus, “Jesus” after he came to the earth and call him “God the Son” before he came to the earth. However, you may translate Jesus as “Jesus” or ‘God the Son” in this note.  
 
 ### How was Jesus in the form of God?
 
+[2:6]
+
 In 2:6, Paul said that Jesus was in the “form (μορφή/g3444)” of God. Some scholars think that Paul wanted to say that Jesus did not have a physical body in the same way that God the Father does not have a physical body. More scholars think that Paul wanted to say that Jesus was like God in every way before he came to earth. When Jesus came to the earth, he did not “hold on to” or “keep” this form. Instead, he came to the earth as a human being with a body. When he lived on the earth, he was not like God in every way. When he returned to heaven, he was like God in every way again. This is why Paul wrote that Christ Jesus “emptied (κενόω/g2758)” himself. 
 
 **Advice to translators:** It is important to say that Jesus (God the Son) remained God when he was on earth. He stopped being like God in certain ways, but he was still fully or completely God.
@@ -38,12 +46,16 @@ See: [Jesus is God)](../articles/jesusisgod.md); [God the Father](../articles/go
 
 ### What is the name that is above every name?
 
+[2:9]
+
 Jesus was the greatest person who ever lived. This is what Paul wanted to say when he wrote this Jesus’ name was above every other name.
 
 See: [Name](../articles/name.md)
 
 ### What did Paul want to say when he said every knee will bend?
 
+[2:10]
+
 When someone kneels or bows, it means that he is submitting to a king or someone like a king. In 2:10, Paul prophesied about a time when Jesus will return. When Jesus returns, all people will know that he is God. They will all submit to him, because he is God and the king of all kings.
 
 See: [Submit (Submission)](../articles/submit.md)
@@ -51,6 +63,8 @@ See: [Submit (Submission)](../articles/submit.md)
 ## 2:12-13
 ### How does someone work out their salvation?
 
+[2:12]
+
 Paul said that when someone is saved, this person must “work out (κατεργάζομαι/g2716)” something. When he said this, he wanted to say that Christian must continue to do something until the day they when they be with God in heaven. He did not want to say that Christians can save themselves. However, scholars do not agree about what else Paul wanted to say.
 
 Some scholars think Paul wanted to say that God had saved the Christians, so they should know that God wanted them to obey him. However, other scholars think that Paul was telling the Christians to obey God so they could save themselves from this world.
@@ -65,11 +79,16 @@ See: [Fear of God](../articles/fearofgod.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)
 
 ### How does God work in you?
 
+[2:13]
+
 In 2:13, Paul said that God was working in the Christians. God does this through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit helps the Christian to live in a way that honors God. So Christians must obey God. God is pleased with Christians when they do this.
+
 ## 2:14-18
 
 ### How is someone blameless, honest, and without blemish?
 
+[2:15]
+
 Paul wanted the Christians to be “blameless (ἄμεμπτος/g273),” “honest or innocent”( ἀκέραιος/g185),” and “without blemish” (ἄμωμος/g299).  They were to do this by being at peace with one another. 
 
 These things were the opposite of how the rest of the world lived. Paul said the rest of the world lived in a crooked way. He said that they lived in a way that was perverse, that is, not how God wanted them to live. In Scripture, writers often say this world is dark, because the people in this world sin. In Scripture, those who honor God are living in the light. This is because Jesus is the light of the world (see: John 8:12)
@@ -77,6 +96,8 @@ These things were the opposite of how the rest of the world lived. Paul said the
 See: [World](../articles/world.md); [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md)
 
 ### How are Christians children of God?
+
+[2:15]
  
 All Christians are children of God. However, God did not give birth to give birth to them as a mother gives birth to her children. Instead, God has caused Christians to be born a second time. John wrote about this more than Paul. John wrote that they are born “of” or “from” God (see: 1 John 2:29). When John wrote about God, he showed that a person must be born a second time (see: John 3). If a person is not born a second time, that person is a child of the devil (see: 1 John 3:10). But if God causes a person to be born a second time, that person is at peace with God. He is a friend of God. 
  
@@ -84,23 +105,31 @@ See: [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md) ; [Children of God](../articles
 
 ### What is the word of life?
 
+[2:16]
+
 The “word of life,” that is, the message about life, is the gospel. This is because it is the message that says that those who believe in Jesus will live forever. Not only do Christians live forever with God, but they also live in a new way.
 
 ### How was Paul poured out as an offering?
 
+[2:17]
+
 Paul said that his life could be “poured out” like a drink offering. In the Law of Moses, the drink offering was said to make a smell that God liked (see: Numbers 15:7). By saying this, Paul was really saying that if he died serving the Lord, then the Lord would be happy because Paul had obeyed him.
 
 See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [Offer (Offering)](../articles/offer.md)
 
 ### How are Christians running?
 
+[2:16]
+
 Paul often said that Christians should try hard to obey God. He wrote about Christians as if they were running a race. That is why he wrote that he was running. 
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ## 2:19-24
 
-How does Paul speak About Timothy?
+### How does Paul speak About Timothy?
+
+[2:19, 2:20]
 
 Paul trained Timothy, that is, he taught him to serve God and be a leader in the church. Because Paul could not visit the Christians in Philippi, he sent Timothy instead. He was sure that Timothy would serve Jesus well.
 
@@ -110,4 +139,6 @@ In this passage, Paul wrote many things about Timothy so that the Christians in
 
 ### Who was Epaphroditus?
 
+[2:25]
+
 Paul wrote about this man only here and in 4:18. People today do not know very much about Epaphroditus. This man did help Paul, and Paul loved him. He almost died while serving God. Perhaps this was when he was bringing to Paul the gift that the Philippians had sent to Paul. Paul even said that Epaphroditus did this for the Philippians, who could not do it themselves. Because of this, Paul wanted the Philippians to treat him well when he came with  Timothy. 

51-php/03.md

@@ -4,16 +4,22 @@
 
 ### How did Paul keep the Philippian Christians safe?
 
+[3:1]
+
 Paul wrote the same things that he had written earlier in the letter. However, he now wrote them again in a shorter way. Paul wanted to write these things again so the Christians in Philippi would remember what he wrote and to do the things that he wanted them to do. In this way, he kept them “safe,” that is, he helped them know how to trust God and live rightly. 
 
 ### Who were the dogs Paul talked About?
 
+[3:2]
+
 Paul warned the Philippian Christians about certain false teachers. He called those teachers dogs. Paul was talking about wild dogs. The Jews hated the Gentiles and called them “dogs.” The Jews thought that God would not approve of either Gentiles or dogs.
 
 See: [False Teacher](../articles/falseteacher.md);[Gentile](../articles/gentile.md)
 
 ### What is circumcision?
 
+[3:3, 3:5]
+
 When someone was circumcised, some of the skin at the end of his penis was cut off. Jewish men were circumcised to show that they belonged to God’s people, that is Israel, and that they obeyed the Law of Moses.
 
 However, Paul said that it was the Christians who truly worshiped God. They did so by the power of the Holy Spirit, and because they honored Jesus. They knew that Jesus had saved them. They knew this because they trusted in him. Being circumcised could not help them. 
@@ -31,6 +37,7 @@ See: [Circumcise (Circumcision)](../articles/circumcise.md); [People of God](../
 
 ### How does someone have peace with God?
 
+
 Many Jews believed that God was pleased with them because they were born Jews and because they tried to obey the Law of Moses. But Paul showed them that they were wrong. He himself had tried as much as he could to keep the law.
 
 1.  He was circumcised when he was eight days old. His parents obeyed the Law of Moses (see: Leviticus 12:3). He came from a family that honored God. 
@@ -66,12 +73,16 @@ See: [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md);[Metaphor](../arti
 
 ### What is righteousness?
 
+[3:9]
+
 When a person has “righteousness (δικαιοσύνη/g1343), “he is at peace with God and friends with God. Paul wanted to say that this could not happen by trying to obey the Law of Moses. He also wanted to say that a person can only be at peace with God and friends with God by believing in Jesus. When someone believes in Jesus, it is God who does these things for that person. 
 
 See: [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md)); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md)  
 
 ### How does someone know Jesus?
 
+[3:10]
+
 He wanted to know Jesus through the “power of Jesus’ resurrection.” Paul was speaking about the power with which God raised Jesus from the dead. Perhaps that is also the power that God gives to Christians so that they can obey him. 
 
 Paul wanted to know Jesus through the “fellowship (κοινωνία/g2842)” of suffering, that is, sharing of Jesus’ suffering. In ancient Israel, many people believed that God caused people to suffer when they disobeyed him. Therefore, if someone suffered, this showed that God was displeased with him. This is what people thought.  
@@ -82,6 +93,8 @@ See: [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md); [Fellowship](../artic
 
 ### Do the dead come back to life?
 
+[3:11]
+
 Paul spoke about a time when he would rise from the dead, that is, come from being dead to being alive. Perhaps Paul was thinking of when he would die and go to Jesus in heaven. Some scholars think this. But other scholars think that Paul was writing about when Jesus returns to the earth. At that time, the believers will rise to live forever with Jesus (See 1 Thessalonians 4:16 and Revelation 20:1-9). This is when Jesus will reward the Christians for how well they obeyed God and honored Jesus.
 
 [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md);[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md)
@@ -90,6 +103,8 @@ Paul spoke about a time when he would rise from the dead, that is, come from bei
 
 ### What is the goal and prize?
 
+[3:14]
+
 Paul compared a Christian’s life to a race. In this race, people work for a prize. Paul taught that:
 
 1. He had not yet received his prize. The prize will be life together with God forever in heaven. This will be a gift from God. However, Paul knew he would have to struggle to always honor God and obey him, and to always trust in Jesus.
@@ -105,7 +120,9 @@ See:
 
 ## 3:17-21
 
-### How did Paul speak about living as a Christian? 
+### How did Paul speak about living as a Christian?
+
+[3:17]
 
 Paul wrote the metaphor of walking to talk about the way a Christian should live. Many people lived in the wrong way, that is, they disobey Jesus. This made Paul very sad. 
 
@@ -114,6 +131,8 @@ See:
 
 ### Who were the enemies of Jesus?
 
+[3:18]
+
 Paul did not say who the enemies of Jesus were. However, he said some things:
 
 1. They opposed Jesus and his death. Perhaps they were these same false teachers who tried to force Christians to obey the Law of Moses. If this is true, they did not understand why Jesus died. Jesus died so that Christians could live forever with God in heaven. Therefore, these false teachers did not believe that Jesus died for everyone.
@@ -130,6 +149,8 @@ See: False Teacher; Law of Moses; Atone (Atonement); Hell; Sin (Ashamed); World
 
 ### How are Christians citizens of heaven?
 
+[3:20]
+
 Paul told the Philippian believers to live in a way that was “worthy of (ἀξίως/g516)” the gospel of Jesus (see: 1:27). Paul used the Greek word “live as a citizen (πολιτεύομαι/g4176),” which usually meant for a free person in a city to do everything he should do. 
 
 However, Paul wanted to say that Christians are citizens of heaven. That is, their true home is in heaven. That is where they belong. Others will honor them because of that. Even better, God approves of them, and he approves of what they do that shows they belong to him.
@@ -140,6 +161,8 @@ See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Citizen](../articles/citizen\.md); [Heaven
 
 ### How is Jesus savior?
 
+[3:20]
+
 In 3:20, Paul called Jesus “savior.” Paul knew that Jesus died to save people from their sins. Because Jesus died, God does not punish Christians for having sinned. Jesus also saves or rescues Christians from the power of sin. That is, Christians are able to do what God wants them to do.   
 
 See: [Savior](../articles/savior.md);  [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md)

51-php/04.md

@@ -4,62 +4,84 @@
 
 ### What are Paul’s joy and crown?
 
+[4:1]
+
 When the Christians in Philippi obeyed God, it made Paul happy or proud. He compared them to wreath of leaves that athletes won in sport contests. Paul was happy because he had taught them to obey God and honor him.
 
 See: [Crown](../articles/crown.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### How do Christians stand firm?
 
+[4:1]
+
 Paul talked about standing firm “in” or “for” Jesus, that is, he wanted to encourage the Philippian Christians to work hard to obey Jesus. He spoke the metaphor of “standing,” because he wanted to say that they should never “run away” from Jesus, that is, they should not sin. 
 
 See: [In Christ](../articles/inchrist.md);[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
 
 ### Who are Euodia and Syntyche?
 
+[4:2]
+
 Euodia and Syntyche were two Christian women in Philippi who argued with one another. Paul wrote nothing else about them except what he wrote here. Paul cared about these women because they had helped him. He wanted them to live at peace with one another.
 
 ### What is the book of life?
 
+[4:3]
+
 In the Ancient Near East, people in cities often wrote down the names of all their citizens, that is, of the men who owned property in the city.  In the same way, Paul wanted to say that God had written down the names of all the people who belonged to him. Paul called this the “book of life.”
 
 ### How is the Lord near?
 
+[4:5]
+
 When Paul said that the lord is “near,” he was talking about Jesus. Jesus was not on the earth. Paul wanted to say that Jesus would come back to the earth soon. Because of this, he wanted Christians in Philippi to live as if they would see Jesus very soon. He knew that Jesus would ask them why they did what they did on earth.
 
 See: [Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md)
 
 ### How does peace surpass all understanding?
 
+[4:7]
+
 Paul spoke about peace that surpasses or is greater than anything that can be known.” Perhaps Paul wanted to say that God is wiser than anyone else. Or perhaps Paul wanted to say that people cannot fully understand how great the peace that God give is. 
 
 ### How does someone guard their hearts and thoughts?
 
+[4:7]
+
 Paul wanted to say that the peace that God gives to Christians would help them not to be anxious. 
 
 See: [Heart (Metaphor)](../articles/heart.md)
 
 ### How does Paul use the words “In Christ”?
 
+[4:7]
+
 See: [In Christ](../articles/inchrist.md)
 
 ### How did Paul say for Christians to think about these things?
 
+[4:8]
+
 Paul wrote down many different things beginning with the words “whatever is” or “everything that is.” Paul wanted the Christians in Philippi to “dwell (λογίζομαι/g3049)” on these things, that is, to think about these things a lot. After they thought about these things, Paul wanted them to do these things. If they did these things, then God would give them peace. 
 
 ## 4:10-23
 
 ### Why were the Philippians Christians concerned again about Paul?
 
+[4:10]
+
 In the past, the Philippians sent Paul a gift of money to help him. They did not send him money again, but that was because they were not able to do so. Paul was not angry with the Philippians. Instead, he was happy that they wanted to help him again. So he thanked them for helping him in the past. 
 
 Paul also wanted to teach the Philippians. He knew that God would give him what he needed to live. He did not need anything more than this because he had peace with God. He also wanted to say that God made him able to obey him in every way that God wanted. 
 
 Paul told the Philippians that their gift was not only for him. Their gift was also a way for them to worship God. He compared their gift to a sacrifice of food. Both of these things, Paul said, produce smells that made God happy. That is, God accepted both as sacrifices to himself. 
 
-See: Sacrifice
+See: [Sacrifice](../articles/sacrifice.md)
 
 ### How are Christians to be happy?
 
+[4:11, 4:12]
+
 Paul talked about being “content.” When someone is content, he is happy, even if he is suffering hardship. Paul was like this himself. He was happy, even though he was in prison because he had preached about Jesus. In 4:13, he said that he could be happy any time because God gave him the strength to endure any hardship. 
 
 
@@ -71,12 +93,16 @@ See: [Ancient Letters](../articles/ancientletters.md); [Pray (Prayer)](../articl
 
 ### Who are Caesar’s household?
 
+[4:22]
+
 Paul greeted the believers in Philippi for the people who were with him. He called some of the people with him “people from Caesar's house.” Caesar was the title of the emperor, the leader of the whole Roman Empire. Some scholars think that his house was a way of talking about people who were in Caesar's family. However, more scholars think that it was a way of talking about people who served Caesar in his palace. Perhaps they were servants or soldiers. 
 
 See: [Rome (Roman Empire, Caesar)](../articles/rome.md)
 
 ### What is your spirit?
 
+[4:23]
+
 When Paul talked about a person’s “spirit (πνεῦμα/g4151),” he was not talking about the Holy Spirit. Instead, he was talking about the believers’ minds and hearts. 
 
 See: [Spirit (Spiritual)](../articles/spiritspiritual.md); [Mind](../articles/mind.md); [Heart (Metaphor)](../articles/heart.md)

52-col/01.md

@@ -3,22 +3,32 @@
 
 ### Who was Paul?
 
+[1:1]
+
 Paul wrote this letter. (See: Introduction to Colossians).
 
 ### What is an "apostle"?
 
+[1:1]
+
 See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md)
 
 ### Who was Timothy?
 
+[1:1]
+
 Timothy was a young man who worked with Paul. He helped Paul write this letter.  (See: Introduction to Colossians).
 
 ### Who are God’s holy people?
 
+[1:2]
+
 See: [Holy Ones](../articles/holyones.md)
 
 ### What did Paul write in verse 2?
 
+[1:2]
+
 Some ancient copies of the New Testament have the words “the Lord Jesus Christ.” More and older copies of the New Testament do not have these words. Scholars do not think Paul wrote these words. 
 Who were the "faithful brothers”? 
 
@@ -30,44 +40,55 @@ See Map: Colossae
 
 ### What is "grace"?
 
+[1:2]
+
 In ancient times, people often greeted each other by saying “grace.” Greek people and people who spoke Greek used it. They wanted people to get  favor. Paul always wrote this in his letters. This was because many of his readers were Greek. He also wanted the Christians to remember that God gave favor to them. God forgives the sins of all people who believe in Jesus (See: Romans 3:24, 4:16). 
 
 See: [Grace](../articles/grace.md)
 
 ### What is "peace"?
 
+[1:2]
+
 In ancient times, Jews often greeted one another by saying “peace” (See: Genesis 43:23). 
 
 ## 1:3-8
 
 ### Why did Paul call God the father of Jesus?
 
+[1:3]
+
 Paul called God the father of Jesus. Paul wanted people to know that God is the father of Jesus and that Jesus is God. He wrote more about this in the rest of this letter. Scholars think the some Christians in Colossae did not believe that Jesus is God. Paul wrote this letter to help them to know true things about Jesus. Paul wanted people to know that Jesus is greater than everyone except God the Father.
 
 See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md); [Jesus is God](../articles/jesusisgod.md)
 
-### Who were "those set apart for God"?
-
-"Those set apart for God" were Christians. "Set apart for" is a way of saying that God has saved these people from their sins. So they belong to him in some way.
 
 ### What is the "certain hope reserved for you in heaven"?
 
+[1:5]
+
 When Paul wrote "certain hope reserved for you in heaven", he wanted his readers to know that the "hope" he wrote about is a promise from God. God promises that people who believe in Jesus will live with him forever in heaven. Christians can be certain God has "reserved" places in heaven for them. 
 
 See: [Hope](../articles/hope.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md)
 
 ### What is the "gospel"?
 
+[1:5]
+
 See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "bearing fruit"? 
 
+[1:6]
+
 Paul wrote "bearing fruit" to speak about how the Colossians lived. "Bearing fruit" is a metaphor for the way the Jesus changed the people who believed in him. The Colossians traded fruits for other goods. They understood the value of a tree that made a lot of fruit. Paul wrote "bearing fruit" to get them to think that they were valuable to God because of the things they did to serve and honor God.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Fruit (Metaphor)](../articles/fruitmetaphor.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
 
 ### What did Paul write in verse 7?
 
+[1:7]
+
 Some ancient copies of the New Testament have the words “on our behalf.” More and older copies of the New Testament have the words “on your behalf.” Scholars  think Paul wrote “on our behalf.” 
 Who was Epaphras?
 
@@ -77,6 +98,8 @@ See: [Church](../articles/church.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "love in the Spirit"?
 
+[1:8]
+
 Paul wrote "love in the Spirit" to tell the Christians in Colossae that he knew how much they cared about him. He knew this because of what Epaphras told him. 
 
 Scholars disagree about why Paul wrote "in the Spirit." Some scholars think he wanted to speak about the Holy Spirit. That is to say, in some way, the Holy Spirit caused the Colossian Christians to love Paul. Other scholars think that Paul spoke about their human spirits. That is, God helped them to love Paul.
@@ -89,11 +112,15 @@ See: [Love](../articles/love.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Spi
 
 ### Why did Paul write "knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding"?
 
+[1:9]
+
 Paul wrote "knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding" to tell the Christians in Colossae something special. Paul prayed that God would give the Colossian Christians "full knowledge" of God's will, with "wisdom"and "understanding" (σύνεσις/g4907). He wanted them to know the will of God and how to live in a way that honors God. Knowing this was greater than anything the false teachers taught.
 
 See: Will of God; False Teacher
 
-### Why did Paul ask God to "fill" the Colossians with all these things?  
+### Why did Paul ask God to "fill" the Colossians with all these things? 
+
+[1:9]
 
 When Paul asked God to "fill" the Christians in Colossae with these things, it was a metaphor. He spoke about God "filling" them to get them to think about all they thought and all they did. He wanted them to live in a way that would honor God even more. Therefore, he asked God to help them know more of God's will. He asked God to give them a certain type of wisdom and understanding. He did not want them to ask to know more about things that would make them rich. He wanted to say that if God "filled" them with the things, then they would know what God wanted them to do. 
 
@@ -101,28 +128,47 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Filling of the Holy Spirit](../articl
 
 ### Why did Paul write "walk worthily of the Lord"?
 
+[1:10]
+
 When Paul wrote "walk worthily of the Lord," this was a metaphor. He wanted people to think about living in ways that honor God. He used the metaphor of "walk" to write about the things they did. 
 
 See: [Walk (Metaphor)](../articles/walk.md)
 
 ### What is "glory"?
 
+[1:11]
+
 See: [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md)
 
 
 ### Why did Paul call God "father"?
 
+[1:12]
+
 See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md)
 
 ### What did Paul write in verse 12?
 
+[1:12]
+
 Some ancient copies of the New Testament have the words “who made us able.” More and older copies of the New Testament have the words “who made you able.” Scholars  think Paul wrote “who made you able.” 
 What is an "inheritance"?
 
 See: [Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md)
 
+### Who is "the Son"? 
+
+[1:13]
+
+The "Son" is Jesus.
+
+See: [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md)
+
+
 ### What did Paul write in verse 14?
 
+[1:14]
+
 Some ancient copies of the New Testament have the words “in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins.” More and older copies of the New Testament have the words “in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Scholars  think Paul wrote “in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” 
 What is the "dominion of darkness"?
 
@@ -134,6 +180,7 @@ See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](
 
 
 ### What is "redemption"?
+[1:14]
 
 See: Colossians 1:22; John 3:16; Romans 5:10
 
@@ -141,14 +188,11 @@ See: [Redeem (Redemption)](../articles/redeem.md)
 
 ## 1:15-23
 
-### Who is "the Son" (1:15)?
-
-The "Son" is Jesus.
-
-See: [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md)
 
 ### What is an image?
 
+[1:15]
+
 An image is something that is like a person, an animal, or another thing in some way. Jesus is God’s perfect image. That is, Jesus is like God the Father in every way, but he is not God the Father. People know about God the Father because of the things Jesus said and did. 
 
 See: [Image](../articles/image.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Jesus is God](../articles/jesusisgod.md)
@@ -156,6 +200,8 @@ See: [Image](../articles/image.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md);
 
 ### Why did Paul call Jesus the firstborn (1:15)?
 
+[1:15, 1:18]
+
 Paul called Jesus the "firstborn" to say he has special honor. A first born child is the first child that was born in a family. In ancient times, the firstborn was greater than the family’s other children in some way. 
 
 The firstborn had a different inheritance than their brothers and sisters. If the firstborn child’s parents were a king or a queen, they became the king or queen when their parents died. Paul said Jesus was the first born. This as a metaphor. Jesus deserves to be honored more than any other person. Also, Jesus was the first to come back to life after he died. Because of this, Jesus is the older brother of everyone else who becomes a child of God (see: Romans 8:29). Jesus was alive before God created the universe. Jesus will rule over everyone and everything forever. He deserves to be greatly honored.
@@ -164,6 +210,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../artic
 
 ### Who made the universe (1:16)?
 
+[1:16]
+
 God made the universe. That is to say, he made everything. However, Paul wrote that God did this by Jesus and through Jesus (See: Proverbs 8:22-31, John 1:3, 1 Corinthians 8:6, and Hebrews 1:2). Scholars do not know how God did this. 
 
 See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md)
@@ -171,6 +219,8 @@ See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofg
 
 ### Why did Paul write "thrones or dominions or governments or authorities"?
 
+[1:16]
+
 Paul wrote about "thrones or dominions or governments or authorities." He wanted his readers to know nothing could happen unless God gave permission for it to happen. Because of this, no one can say they are as great as or greater than God. 
 
 
@@ -178,23 +228,31 @@ Paul wrote about "thrones or dominions or governments or authorities." He wanted
 
 ### Why did Paul write that in Jesus all things "hold together"?
 
+[1:17]
+
 Paul wrote that in Jesus all things "hold together" so his readers would know that Jesus makes the universe stay together. If he did not do this, there would be nothing in the universe (see: Hebrews 1:3).
 
 
 ### How is Jesus "head of" the church?
 
+[1:18]
+
 When Paul wrote that Jesus is "head of" the church, he wanted readers to know that Jesus is the leader of all Christians everywhere.
 
 See: [Church](../articles/church.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "all his fullness"?
 
+[1:19]
+
 When Paul wrote "all his fullness," he wanted readers to know that Jesus is God. That is, Jesus is completely God. There is nothing God has that Jesus does not have. Also, there is nothing of Jesus that is not God.
 
 See: [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md); [Jesus is God)](../articles/jesusisgod.md)
 
 ### What is "to reconcile" and "made peace"?
 
+[1:20]
+
 Paul wrote about God reconciling things. When someone is reconciled to someone else, they are brought together after they fought against each other in some way. When Paul wrote this, he wanted people to think about how everyone sins. Because of this, they fight against God in some way. However, God sent Jesus to "reconcile" or "make peace" between God and people. When Jesus died, he made it possible for God to forgive the sins of people who believe in Jesus. These people are at peace with God. God did what was needed so that people could be at peace with him.
 
 See: [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md); [Reconcile (Reconciliation)](../articles/reconcile.md)
@@ -202,24 +260,32 @@ See: [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Sin](../articles
 
 ### What is "holy, blameless, and above reproach"?
 
+[1:22]
+
 When Paul wrote "holy, blameless, and above reproach," he wanted readers to think about how Christians should live in a way that honors God. He said that Jesus made it possible for people who believe in him to serve him completely. He also said that these people do not have to sin any longer. And he also said that other people do not think they do evil things.
 
 See: [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md)
 
 ### What is "the faith"?
 
+[1:23]
+
 When Paul wrote "the faith", he wanted to tell readers that they must continue to trust in Jesus. He wanted them to keep trusting Jesus.
 
 See: [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md)
 
 ### What is the gospel?
 
+[1:23]
+
 See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
 
 ## 1:24-29
 
 ### Why did Paul write "I fill up in my flesh" (1:24)?
 
+[1:24]
+
 When Paul wrote "I fill up in my flesh," he wanted his readers to think about how he suffered. He wrote "fill up" as a metaphor to say he accepted whatever happened to him while he preached the gospel.
 
 In another letter, Paul listed the ways he suffered while he traveled to preach and teach (see: 2 Corinthians 11:23-29). In ancient times, it was difficult to travel a long distance. Paul suffered when he traveled to serve God and other Christians. Once he arrived, sometimes people beat him or imprisoned him because they did not like the things he said (see: Acts 16:19-24). Paul wrote this letter while he was in prison (See: Introduction to Colossians).
@@ -230,6 +296,8 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach
  
 ### Why did Paul write "what is lacking of the afflictions of Christ"?
 
+[1:24]
+
 When Paul wrote "what is lacking of the afflictions of Christ," he wanted people to think that what Paul did was because of what Jesus did. "Afflictions" is another word for suffering.
 
 Paul taught that Jesus died to completely atone for peoples' sins. Paul did not write that he suffered to atone for peoples' sins. Instead, Paul wrote that he suffered so that other people could learn about Jesus. Then they too could believe in Jesus. 
@@ -238,6 +306,8 @@ See: [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md); [Suffer](../articles/suffer.md);
 
 ### What is "his body"?
 
+[1:24]
+
 When Paul wrote "his body", he used a metaphor. He was writing about the church. In other letters, Paul explained this metaphor (see: Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12). When he wrote the church, he wanted readers to think about all Christians everywhere. 
 
 See: [Church](../articles/church.md); [Body of Christ](../articles/bodyofchrist.md)
@@ -246,6 +316,8 @@ See: [Church](../articles/church.md); [Body of Christ](../articles/bodyofchrist.
 
 ### Why did Paul write "secret truth"?
 
+[1:26]
+
 When Paul wrote "secret truth,” he wanted to speak about something that people can learn about. It is something that was once a secret (see: Ephesians 3:9, Romans 16:25). Now God has revealed it. So it is not a secret now. Instead it is "truth" that people need to know. 
 
 See: Colossians 2:2; 4:3; Ephesians 3:3
@@ -254,6 +326,8 @@ See: [Reveal (Revelation)](../articles/reveal.md); [Mystery](../articles/mystery
 
 ### What specific "secret truth" did Paul reveal?
 
+[1:26, 1:27]
+
 Some scholars think the "secret truth" Paul revealed was that Gentiles could also become part of the people of God. First, God made the people of Israel his people. Now, anyone who believed in Jesus could also be part of God's people. Other scholars think the “secret truth” Paul wrote about was that Gentiles could be at peace with God. Before, Gentiles needed to do the things the Jews did so they could be at peace with God. Now anyone can be at peace with God because they believe in Jesus.
 
 God had hidden this plan from people for a long time (see: Ephesians 3:9, Romans 16:25). Now, God revealed it to Paul (see: Ephesians 3:3). He wanted Paul to reveal it to Gentiles and other Christians.
@@ -263,23 +337,31 @@ See: [Reveal (Revelation)](../articles/reveal.md); [People of God](../articles/p
 
 ### What are the "riches" that Paul wrote about?
 
+[1:27]
+
 Paul wrote about "riches." This was a metaphor. He wanted to write that God highly values people who believe in Jesus. That is, God thinks about them the way a rich person thinks about their money. So, when Paul wrote about the "secret truth among the Gentiles," he really wanted the Gentiles to know about Jesus. Paul served God by telling Gentiles about Jesus. This is what God wanted Paul to do. 
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "Christ in you"?
 
+[1:27]
+
 When Paul wrote "Christ in you", he wanted people to think that when they believed in Jesus, Jesus became part of them in some way. Paul did not want to say that Jesus is physically inside of Christians. Some scholars think that "Christ in you" is the Holy Spirit. Other scholars think that a person who believes in Jesus can in some way make themselves like Jesus. That is, they can live in a way that honors God. 
 
 See: [Indwelling of the Holy Spirit](../articles/indwelling.md)
 
 ### What is the "hope of glory"?
 
+[1:27]
+
 The hope of glory is something Christians know. They know that they will be with God in heaven. They will be near God who is glorious. 
 
 See: [Hope](../articles/hope.md); [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md)
 
 ### How did Paul present people mature in Christ?
 
+[1:28]
+
 Paul wrote about presenting people mature in Christ. This was a metaphor. He was speaking about making an offering to God of the people who they taught. They wanted to give them to God to show God how they helped these people serve God. Paul wanted to help these people to live in a way that honors God. He did this to honor God. 
 

52-col/02.md

@@ -2,75 +2,109 @@
 ## 2:1-5
 
 ### What was Paul's struggle?
+
+[2:1]
+
 When Paul wrote about his struggle, he wanted people to know how he prayed for them very often. He was in prison. Therefore, he could not be with them. This made him very sad. Scholars also think he wanted them to think that he was in some way wrestling with God. That is, he was fighting with God in some way when he was asking God to help them.
 
 ### Where was Laodicea?
+
+[2:1]
+
 Laodicea was about 16 kilometers west of Colossae. Christians in the two cities knew each other. Christian leaders sent letters to both of them. They usually shared those letters with each other. Paul prayer for both those churches.
 
 See Map: Colossae; Laodicea
 
 ### Why did Paul write "have not seen my face in the flesh"?
 
+[2:1]
+
 When Paul wrote "have not seen my face in the flesh," he was writing about people who had not seen Paul. Paul did not start the church in Colossae. Therefore, many people were part of that church who had not met him. He still loved them.
 
-See: Church
+See: [Church](../articles/church.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "hearts"?
 
-See: Heart (metaphor)
+[2:2]
+
+See: [Heart (Metaphor)](../articles/heart.md)
 
 ### What is the "secret truth of God"?
 
+[2:2]
+
 The "secret truth of God" is that Jesus is the Messiah. 
 
 See: Colossians 1:26 
 
 ### Why did Paul write "hidden"?
 
+[2:3]
+
 Paul wrote "hidden" to make his people think about God. He wrote that Jesus is God. God is very great, and he can do anything. However, Jesus was also a person. This meant that other people could not see everything he could do because he was God but he was also a man. Therefore, Paul wrote that some of the things Jesus could do were "hidden." That is, people could not see them.
 
-See: Jesus is God
+See: [Jesus is God](../articles/jesusisgod.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "with you in spirit"?
+
+[2:5] 
+
 Paul wrote "with you in spirit" to tell people that he knew they believed in Jesus. They believed in Jesus the same way he did. They prayed for the same things (see: Colossians 1:3,9). 
 
 Paul also knew that they heard the gospel he taught. He knew this because Epaphras started the church in Colossae. Paul trained Epaphras. So Epaphras taught them what Paul taught Epaphras. Paul wanted to say that in some way it was as if he taught them himself.
 
-See: Gospel; Church
+See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md), [Church](../articles/church.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "faith"?
 
-See: Faith (Believe in)
+[2:5]
+
+See: [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md)
 
 ## 2:6-15
 
-Why did Paul write "received Christ the Lord"?
+### Why did Paul write "received Christ the Lord"?
+
+[2:6]
+
 When Paul wrote "received Christ the Lord", he wanted people to think about when they believed in Jesus, who is the Messiah.  He used the metaphor of receiving a gift. This is because when a person believes in Jesus and God saves them from their sins, it is a great gift from God.
 
-See: Metaphor; Messiah (Christ)
+See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md), [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "walk in him"? 
 
-See: Walk (metaphor)
+[2:6]
+
+See: [Walk](../articles/walk.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "be rooted in him"?
 
+[2:7]
+
 When Paul wrote "be rooted in him", he used a metaphor to speak about how Christians should follow Jesus. He wanted people to think about how a plant is rooted in the ground. The ground keeps the plant strong. It keeps the plant growing. In some way, when a person believes in Jesus, God keeps that person strong and helps them to live in a way that honors God.
 
-See: Metaphor
+See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "be built on him"?
 
+[2:7]
+
 When Paul wrote "be built on him", he used a different metaphor to speak about Christians should obey Jesus. He wanted people to think about how a building is built on a foundation. The foundation keeps the building from falling down. In some way, Jesus keeps Christians from falling away from God.
 
-See: Metaphor
+See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "captures you"?
+
+[2:8]
+
 When Paul wrote "captures you", he warned people not to start believing the wrong things. He used the metaphor of a soldier being captured by an enemy in war. That soldier became the slave of the enemy. Paul wanted to say that it is in some way like this if a Christian starts to believe wrong ideas about God or Jesus. That person does the wrong things and they cannot stop doing the wrong things because they believe the wrong things.
 
-See: Metaphor
+See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### What is "philosophy and empty deceit"?
+
+[2:8]
+
 Paul wrote "philosophy and empty deceit" to warn people not to believe something other than the gospel. 
 
 "Philosophy" is a word for ways of thinking. Paul used it to speak about ideas that people make up. That is to say, they are things people teach that are not from God. 
@@ -79,116 +113,148 @@ When Paul wrote "empty deceit", he wanted people to know that these ideas are wo
 
 **Advice to translators**: An idea is something someone thinks. 
 
-See: Gospel
+See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
 
 ### What are the "elements of the world"?
+
+[2:8]
+
 Scholars disagree about what "elements of the world" are. Some scholars think when Paul wrote "elements of the world," he wanted people to think about spirits that are not from God. These spirits are demons. Other scholars think he wrote this to get people to think about things the world. The ancient Greeks thought that everything in the world was composed of the "elements" of earth, air, fire, and water. Other scholars think Paul wrote about ways the false teachers spoke. These false teachers would speak about ideas as if they were people. 
 
 **Advice to translators**: An idea is something someone thinks.
 
-See: Spirit (Spiritual); Demon
+See: [Spirit (Spiritual)](../articles/spiritspiritual.md); [Demon](..articles/demon.md)
 
 ### What is the "fullness of God"?
 
+[2:9]
+
 When Paul wrote "fullness of God," he wanted people to know that Jesus is God. That is, Jesus is completely God. There is nothing God has that Jesus does not have. Also, there is nothing of Jesus that is not God.
 
-See: Trinity; Jesus is God
+See: [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md); [Jesus is God](../articles/jesusisgod.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "filled in him"?
 
+[2:10]
+
 When Paul wrote "filled in him," he wanted people to know that Jesus in some way completed or perfected them. 
 
 See: Colossians 1:9
 
 ### What is the "circumcision of Christ"?
 
-See: Circumcise (Circumcision)
+[2:11]
+
+See: [Circumcise (Circumcision)](../articles/circumcise.md)
+
+### Why did Paul write "you were buried with him in baptism"?
+
+[2:12]
 
-Why did Paul write "you were buried with him in baptism"?
 When Paul wrote "you were buried", he used the metaphor of death and burial to speak about what happens when someone believes in Jesus. When a person dies, their body is buried in the ground. That is, people no longer see it. When a person is baptised, it is a symbol of that they no longer have to do the things they used to do. They do not have to sin. They begin a new life. That is, they begin obeying Jesus instead of sinning.
 
 Paul wrote "with him" to make people know that Jesus changes people who believe in him. When a person is baptised, it is also a symbol that the person in some way is joining in Jesus' resurrection.
 
-See: Metaphor; Symbol; Sin; Baptize (Baptism); Resurrect (Resurrection); Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)
+See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Symbol](../articleas/symbol.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md); [Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md)
 
 ### How are people "raised up" in Christ?
 
+[2:12]
+
 Paul wrote that Christians are "raised up" in Christ. In some way, God gives Christians the benefit of Jesus' resurrection. That is, Christians will be resurrected. However. Paul said that in some way, Christians are changed when they believe in Jesus. In some way, this is like being resurrected, or being given a new life.
 
 Scholars think this was part of the metaphor of baptism. That is, when a person comes up from the water when they are baptised, it is a symbol of their new life. This new life is because of Jesus.
-
-See: Resurrect (Resurrection); Symbol; Baptize (Baptism); Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)
+[Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md)
+See: [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md); [Symbol](../articleas/symbol.md); [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md)
 
 ### What was Paul writing about being "dead in your trespasses" and "alive together with" Christ?
 
+[2:13]
+
 Paul wrote about being "dead in your trespasses" but now "alive together with" Jesus to get readers to think about how different their lives were before and after they believed in Jesus. Before they believed in Jesus, they sinned against God. In the Bible, people often used the metaphor of being dead to speak about this (see: Romans 5:12-21). But when a person believes in Jesus, God saves them from their sins. Paul wanted people to know that in some way, this is like getting a new life. They now live in some way "with" Jesus, who is the Messiah. Paul said that this new life is in some way like the new life Jesus got when he was resurrected.
 
-See: Sin; Metaphor; Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins); Resurrect (Resurrection); Die (Death); Born Again (New Life, Regeneration); Messiah (Christ)
+See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md); [Die (Death)](../articles/diedeath.md); [Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "nailing it to the cross"?
 
+[2:14]
+
 When Paul wrote about peoples' sins being "nailed to the cross", he wanted to say that God cancelled their sins completely. God will no longer judge them or punish them for their sins. Nailing to the cross is a metaphor or symbol for completely ending something.
 
-See: Metaphor; Cross; Sin; Atone (Atonement)
+See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Cross](../articles/cross.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md)
 
 ### What was Paul saying in 2:15?
 
+[2:15]
+
 In 2:15, Paul was saying that when Jesus died on the cross and was resurrected, he defeated forever all "powers and authorities" that are opposed to God (see: 1:16, 2:10). That is to say, they still exist on earth. But they never can defeat God. Paul used the metaphor of "disarming" them to speak about this. Then he wrote that Jesus "made a public spectacle of them". That is to say, he defeated them in a way that all people can know about it. Also, it was a way that shames them. People may still follow the "powers and authorities". But if they do, they are foolish.
 
 These “powers and authorities” included Satan and demons.
 
-See: Metaphor; Cross; Atone (Atonement); Satan (The Devil); Demon
+See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Cross](../articles/cross.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Demon](..articles/demon.md)
 
 ## 2:16-23
 
 ### Why did Paul write "a shadow of the things to come"?
 
+[2:17]
+
 When Paul wrote "a shadow of the things to come," he wanted people to know that any religious rules or laws are less important than eternal life. 
 
 Some teachers wanted the Christians in Colossae to go back to obeying the Law of Moses. They taught that people are saved from their sins by following the Law of Moses. 
 
 However, Paul said these things were only a "shadow." That is they were not as great as something that happened later. He wanted people to believe in Jesus and obey the things Jesus taught. This is how people are at peace with God.
 
-See: Eternal Life; Law of Moses; Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)
+See: [Eternal Life](../articles/eternallife.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md)
 
 ### What is "humility"?
 
+[2:18]
+
 In 2:18, Paul used the word "humility" differently than he did in the rest of the New Testament. He used it to speak about certain things people did to please God. These were things such as fasting, that a person did to make other people think he was serving God. This is different than other places the word "humility" is used in the New Testament (see: 3:12; Acts 20:19; Ephesians 4:2; Philipppians 2:3). In those places, it is written to say that a person knows they are not greater than God or other people. The person is not proud.
 
-See: Humble (Humility)
+See: [Humble (Humility)](../articles/humble.md)
 
 ### What is "the worship of angels"?
 
+[2:18]
+
 Scholars disagree over "the worship of angels." Some scholars think he was speaking about people worshipping angels instead of worshipping God. Other scholars think he was speaking about people worshipping God the way the angels worship God. 
 
 Paul wanted his readers to reject both of these things. He wanted them to worship God through Jesus, who is the Messiah.
 
-See: Worship; Angel; Messiah (Christ)
+See: [Worship](../articles/worship.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
 
 ### What is "fleshly thinking"?
 
+[2:18]
+
 "Fleshly thinking" is when a person thinks too much about their body and what they feel. Paul warned his people that this way of thinking was not what God wants. God wants people to think about other things. He wanted them to think about serving God and helping other people.
 What is the "head"?
 When Paul wrote about the "head", he used a metaphor to speak about Jesus. Paul wanted people to know that Jesus is the leader of all Christians. The head is the part of a person that determines what the body will do. That is to say, in some way the head leads the body.
  
-See: Metaphor; Body of Christ; Church
+See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Body of Christ](../articles/bodyofchrist.md); [Church](../articles/church.md)
 
 ### What is the "body" that Paul wrote about?
 
+[2:19]
+
 The "body" that Paul wrote about is a metaphor for the church.
 
-See: Body of Christ; Church
+See: [Body of Christ](../articles/bodyofchrist.md); [Church](../articles/church.md)
 
 ### What did Paul write about in 2:20-23?
 
 In 2:20-23, Paul wrote again that a person should not think that they will be saved from their sins if they follow certain rules. Paul said that these are part of "the world", that is to say of things that are opposed to God. These rules were part of the wrong things that false teachers taught in Colossae. Paul said that Christians need to believe in Jesus and obey the things Jesus taught.
 
-See: Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins); Law of Moses; World
+See: [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md);[World](../articles/world.md)
  
 ### How can a person "die together with Christ"?
 
+[2:20]
+
 When Paul wrote that a person "die together with Christ," he used the metaphor of dying to speak about a person believing in Jesus and being saved from their sins. 
 
 See: Colossians 2:13, 15
-See: Metaphor; Save (Salvation; Save from Sins); Die (Death)
+See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Die (Death)](../articles/diedeath.md)
 

52-col/03.md

@@ -4,35 +4,47 @@
 
 ### How are people "raised with Christ"?
 
+[3:1]
+
 See: Colossians 2:12, 2:13
 See: [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
 
 ### What are "things above"?
 
+[3:1]
+
 "Things above" are things about heaven. When Paul wrote this, he wanted people to think about the kingdom of God. He did not want them to keep thinking about things on earth. He wanted them to think about serving God.
 
 See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "you have died"?
 
+[3:3]
+
 Paul wrote "you have died." This is a metaphor (see: Colossians 2:13, 20). He wanted them to repent of their sins as completely.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md);[Sin Offering](../articles/sinoffering.md)  
 
 ### Why did Paul write "your life is hidden with Christ"?
 
+[3:3]
+
 When Paul wrote "your life is hidden with Christ", he wanted people to think about the way God changed them when they believed in Jesus. He used the metaphor of hiding. He wanted them to know that  because they believed in Jesus, they could honor and serve God. And because they honored and served God, they did not serve other gods. It was as if they were hidden from the gods they used to worship.
 
 See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md);[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [False gods](../articles/falsegods.md)
 
 ### When will Christ "appear"?
 
+[3:4]
+
 Nobody knows when the messiah will "appear" again. That is, no one knows when Jesus will return to the earth. Paul wrote this so his readers would think about Jesus returning to the earth.
 
 See: [Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "you will also appear with him in glory"?
 
+[3:4]
+
 Paul wrote "you will also appear with him in glory" because he wanted people to think about eternal life with God.
 
 See: [Eternal Life](../articles/eternallife.md); [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md)
@@ -41,49 +53,67 @@ See: [Eternal Life](../articles/eternallife.md); [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/g
 
 ### Why did Paul write "put to death"?
 
+[3:5]
+
 When Paul wrote "put to death," it was a metaphor. He wanted Christians to completely removing certain things from their lives. That is, he wanted them to completely stop doing these evil things. When a person dies, he cannot affect the people who know him any more. In the same way, when a Christian completely stops doing certain things, those things no longer affect him any more.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "members"?
 
+[3:5]
+
 Paul wrote "members." This was a metaphor. He was writing about anything a person desires that is wrong. 
 
 ### Who are the "sons of disobedience"?
 
+[3:6]
+
 The "sons of disobedience" are people who do not honor God. They do wrong things. They do not follow what Paul and Epaphras taught the Christians in Colossae.
 
 
 ### Why did Paul write "walked"?
 
+[3:7]
+
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Walk](../articles/walk.md)
 
 ### Who is the "old man with its practices"?
 
+[3:9]
+
 The "old man with its practices" is a way of speaking about how people are before they believe in Jesus. That is, how they live before they become Christians. Paul often wrote about believing in Jesus as if it is the beginning of a new life. So, he also wrote about a person before they believe in Jesus as the "old man". 
 
 See: [Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md)
 
 ### Who is the "new man"?
 
+[3:10]
+
 The "new man" is a way of speaking about people after they believe in Jesus. Paul often wrote this way as a metaphor. That is, he wrote about believing in Jesus as if it is the beginning of a new life. That is, as if the person becomes a "new man" when they believe in Jesus. He is different than he was before he believed in Jesus.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md)
 
 ### How does a person "put on the new man"?
 
+[3:10]
+
 When Paul wrote that a person should "put on the new man." It was a metaphor. He wrote about putting on clothes. That is, a person chooses to put clothes on. Sometimes, the person chooses which clothes to put on. So Paul wrote this to get people to think that a Christian needs to choose to live a certain way. That is, Christians are to live in a way that honors God.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### What is the "image of the one who created it"?
 
+[3:10]
+
 When Paul wrote the "image of the one who created it," he spoke about God. He wanted people to remember that they were created in God's image (see: Genesis 1:26-27). He also wanted people to think about how God forgives their sins when they believe in Jesus. When God does this, it is as if he creates them as new people (see: Colossians 3:10).
 
 See: [Image](../articles/image.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md); [Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md)
 
 ### What did Paul want readers to think when he wrote 3:11?
 
+[3:11]
+
 When Paul wrote 3:11, he wanted to say that God cares whether someone believes in Jesus. God will forgive the sins of anyone who believes in Jesus. However, God does not care where someone was born. He does not care if someone is rich or poor. He does not care who someone worshipped before they believed in Jesus. God wants people to believe in Jesus. 
 
 See: John 3:16-17; Ephesians 2:11-22
@@ -91,22 +121,30 @@ See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); Sin; [Atone (Atonement)](
 
 ### What is to "put on a heart"?
 
+[3:12]
+
 When someone "put on a heart," they choose to live in a certain way. Paul continued to use the metaphor of a person putting on clothes (see: Colossians 3:10). He did this to tell people that they should choose to live in a way that honors God. He wanted to say that Christians need to choose this every day.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### What is "bear with"?
 
+[3:13]
+
 When someone "bear with" someone, they are patient. That is, they do not get angry or upset with someone else.
 
 ### Why did Paul write "bond of perfection"?
 
+[3:14]
+
 Paul wrote "bond of perfection" to get people to think that if they love each other, God will keep them together. "Bond" is a metaphor for joining things together forever. So Paul wrote this to write about God joining people together who are different. God does this because they all believe in Jesus. So, they love each other. The bond "of perfection" was a way of saying that this is the best way for people to live.
 
 See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
 
 ### What is "peace" ?
 
+[3:15]
+
 "Peace" is when someone is calm does not often get upset.
 
 ### Why did Paul write "let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts"?
@@ -119,18 +157,24 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiah
 
 ### What is to be "called in one body"?
 
+[3:15]
+
 Paul wrote about all Christians when he wrote "called in one body." In the Bible, the church is spoken about as if it is a body. Paul wanted people to think that God called them to be part of his church. That is, God did certain things so they could believe in Jesus. When they do this, it makes them part of the church.
 
 See: [Body of Christ](../articles/bodyofchrist.md); [Church](../articles/church.md); [Call (Calling)](../articles/call.md)
 
 ### What is the "word of Christ"?
 
+[3:16]
+
 The "word of Christ" is the gospel about Jesus. It is also all the things that Jesus taught while he was on the earth.
 
 See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
 
 ### How can the word of Christ "live in you richly"?
 
+[3:16]
+
 When Paul wrote about the  word of Christ living in you richly, he wanted people to keep learning about Jesus and thinking about what Jesus taught people to do. If someone does this, they will do things that honor God. This will help other people to know that this person believes in Jesus.
 
 See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
@@ -139,27 +183,39 @@ See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "masters according to the flesh"?
 
+[3:22]
+
 Paul wrote "masters according to the flesh" to get people to think about people who owned slaves. He wrote "according to the flesh" to say that a person was only a slave while they were living on earth. That is, people were not slaves because God wanted them to be slaves. It was only because of what other people did.
 
 ### What is "eyeservice"?
 
+[3:22]
+
 "Eyeservice" was when a slave obeyed his master only when the master watched him. Paul told people that this was wrong. They should obey all the time.
 
 ### What are "people pleasers"?
 
+[3:22]
+
 "People pleasers" are men or women who do things just to get other people to think they were good people. Paul told people that this was wrong. They should think about pleasing God.
 
 ### What is working "as to the Lord and not as to people"?
 
+[3:23]
+
 Working "as to the Lord and not as to people" is another way of saying what Paul wrote in 3:22. That is, he wanted people to always do things that honor God. He wanted people not to do things because of what other people will think.
 
 ### What is "the inheritance"?
 
+[3:24]
+
 See: Colossians 1:9
 See: [Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md)
 
 ### What is "favoritism"?
 
+[3:25]
+
 "Favoritism" is when one person or group of people receives a gift or favor just because of who they are. That is, it is not because they have done something to deserve the gift. Paul told people that God does not do this. He loves all people (see: John 3:16). He forgives the sins of everyone who believes in Jesus. 
 
 See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md);[Atone(Atonement)](../articles/atone.md)

52-col/04.md

@@ -3,16 +3,22 @@
 
 ### Who is the "master in heaven"?
 
+[4:1]
+
 When Paul wrote "master in heaven,” he wanted people to think about Jesus. Jesus is the master who all Christians serve. He is in heaven now. That is, he went to heaven after he was resurrected. He will be in heaven until he returns to earth.
 
 See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md); [Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md)
 
 ### What is "thanksgiving"?
 
+[4:2]
+
 See: [Thanksgiving](../articles/thanksgiving.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "open a door for the word"?
 
+[4:3]
+
 Paul wrote "open a door." This was a metaphor. He was writing about being able to tell other people about Jesus. Opening a door allows a person go into another room. So Paul wanted people to know that he asked God to allow him in some way to tell people around him about Jesus. 
 
 Paul wrote "the word" because he wanted people to think about the gospel. 
@@ -21,18 +27,24 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Door (Metaphor)](../articles/door.md)
 
 ### What is the "secret truth of Christ"?
 
+[4:3]
+
 "The secret truth of Christ" is the gospel. Paul did not want to say that the gospel must be kept secret. Instead, he wanted people to think that no one knew the gospel until Jesus came to earth. 
 
 See: Gospel; [Incarnation](../articles/incarnation.md)
 
 ### Why was Paul "chained up"?
 
+[4:3]
+
 Paul was "chained up" because the Romans had arrested him. He was a Roman citizen. Because of this, he wanted the Roman emperor to judge him (see: Acts 25). While he waited to see the emperor, the Romans kept him chained up so he could not escape.
 
 See: [Citizen](../articles/citizen\.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "seasoned with salt"?
 
+[4:6]
+
 Paul wrote "seasoned with salt." This is a metaphor about the gospel. Salt makes food taste better. That is, salt makes the food seem better to people. In some way, Paul wanted readers to explain the gospel to people so that it would seem better to them. 
 
 Jesus also used the metaphor of salt to speak about how Christians should speak to other people and live (see: Matthew 5:13).
@@ -41,18 +53,24 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
 
 ## 4:7-9
 
-What were the "things concerning me" and "matters about us"?
+### What were the "things concerning me" and "matters about us"?
+
+[4:7]
 
 When Paul wrote "things concerning me" and "matters about us," he wanted people to think about what they heard was happening to him. They heard about him from the people who brought this letter to them.
 
 ### Who was Tychicus?
 
+[4:7]
+
 Tychicus was a man who traveled with Paul. He went with Paul to Jerusalem (see: Acts 20:4). He was with Paul in Rome. He took this letter to the Christians in Colossae.
 
 See Map: Jerusalem; Rome
 
 ### Who was Onesimus?
 
+[4:9]
+
 Onesimus was a man who was with Paul when he went to Rome. Before this, Onesimus was a slave. In fact, he was a slave in Colossae. He believed in Jesus, so he was a Christian. 
 
 After Onesimus became a Christian, he escaped from slavery. Paul wrote a letter to Onesimus's owner (see: Philemon). In that letter, Paul asked Philemon not to punish Onesimus. Instead, Paul wanted Philemon to treat Onesimus in the same way he treated other Christians. 
@@ -66,6 +84,8 @@ See Map: Rome; Jerusalem
 
 ### Who was Aristarchus?
 
+[4:10]
+
 Aristarchus was a man who traveled with Paul (see: Acts 20:1-6). He came from Thessalonica. 
 
 Scholars disagree about why Paul wrote that Aristarchus was Paul's "fellow prisoner." Some scholars think the Romans kept him in prison with Paul. That is, they arrested Aristarchus for being a Christian. Other scholars think Paul used "prisoner" as a metaphor. He was writing about Aristarchus being completely obeying Jesus.
@@ -74,32 +94,44 @@ See Map: Thessalonica
 
 ### Who was Mark?
 
+[4:10]
+
 Mark was a man who traveled with Paul (see: Acts 12:12, 12:25, 15:37-39, 2 Timothy 4:11). He was also called John Mark. He wrote the gospel of Mark.
 
 See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
 
 ### Who was Barnabas?
 
+[4:10]
+
 Barnabas was a man who traveled with Paul (see: Acts 11-15). 
 
 ### Who was "Jesus called Justus"?
 
+[4:11]
+
 "Jesus called Justus" was a man who traveled with Paul. He is not Jesus who is the messiah. Scholars do not know much about this man. He was a Jew who believed in Jesus the messiah, so he became a Christian. Some scholars think he worked with Christians who were born Jews and also Christians who were born Gentiles. They think this because "Jesus" is a Jewish name, but "Justus" is a Latin name.
 
 See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md)
 
 ### Why did Paul write "of the circumcision"?
 
+[4:11]
+
 When Paul wrote "of the circumcision," he wanted people to know that three of the men he wrote about were Jewish. Jewish people circumcised their boys when they were 8 days old. At this time, the Gentiles did not do this. Therefore, people knew a man was Jewish if he was circumcised.
 
 See: [Circumcise (Circumcision)](../articles/circumcise.md)
 
 ### Who was Epaphras?
 
+[4:12]
+
 See Colossians 1:7-8
 
 ### Why did Paul write "slave of Christ Jesus"?
 
+[4:12]
+
 Paul wrote "slave of Christ Jesus." This is a metaphor. Some scholars think he was writing about someone who believes in Jesus and obeys Jesus. That is, he obeys Jesus in the same way a slave obeys his master.  (See: Colossians 3:11, 3:22).
 
 Other scholars think Paul wrote about someone who chose to serve Jesus. Christians choose to serve Jesus. They did this because they love him.
@@ -108,18 +140,26 @@ See: [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md); [Metaphor](../articles/meta
 
 ### Why did Paul write "strives for you in prayer" ?
 
+[4:12]
+
 Paul wrote "strives for you in prayer" to speak about how hard Epaphras prayed for the Christians in Colossae. When someone strives for something, they work very hard to do it. Therefore, Paul wanted to say that Epaphras prayed especially hard for the Colossian Christians.
 
 ### Where was Laodicea?
 
+[4:13]
+
 See: Colossians 2:1.
 
 ### Where was Hierapolis?
 
+4:13]
+
 See Map: Hierapolis
 
 ### Who was "Luke the beloved physician"?
 
+[4:14]
+
 Luke "the beloved physician" was a man who traveled with Paul sometimes. He was a Gentile who believed in Jesus. He was a "physician" or doctor. He wrote the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts in the New Testament.
 
 Paul said Luke was "beloved" because they were close friends. He loved Luke. Also, many other Christians knew and loved Luke.
@@ -128,20 +168,28 @@ See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [New Te
 
 ### Who was Demas?
 
+[4:14]
+
 Demas was a man who traveled with Paul. However, scholars believe he stopped working with Paul (see: 2 Timothy 4:10). Some scholars think this is because he stopped believing in Jesus. Other scholars do not think this is why he stopped working with Paul 
 
 ### Who was Nympha?
 
+[4:15]
+
 Nympha was a Christian who lived near Colossae. Scholars do not know if Nympha was a man or a woman. More scholars think Nympha was a woman.
 
 ### Why did Paul write "the church that meets in her house"?
 
+[4:15]
+
 Paul wrote "the church that meets in her house." He was writing about Christians who met at Nympha's house. That is, they worshipped God together in Nympha’s house. Scholars think they did this because they were too far from Colossae to meet with the Christians in the city. Nympha's house may have been in Laodicea. Or it may have been somewhere in between Colossae and Laodicea.
 
 See Map: Colossae; Laodicea
  
 ### Who was Archippus?
 
+[4:17]
+
 Archippus was a Christian man in Colossae. Scholars think he was a leader in the church there. However, they do not know what he did in the church. Scholars think he could have been part of Philemon's family (see: Philemon 2). Perhaps he was Philemon's son. 
 
 Scholars disagree about why Paul wrote "Look to the ministry that you have received in the Lord, that you should fulfill it." Some scholars think Paul said this to encourage Archippus. That is, Paul wanted Archippus to keep doing the things he was doing. Other scholars think Paul said this because Archippus was no longer serving the church for some reason. So Paul wrote it to warn Archippus to go back to serving God in this way. 
@@ -150,6 +198,8 @@ See: [Church](../articles/church.md)
  
 ### Why did Paul write "this greeting is with my own hand"?
 
+[4:18]
+
 When Paul wrote "this greeting is with my own hand," he wanted people to know that he really sent the letter. Often Paul spoke words and one of his companions wrote them down as a letter. But he wrote these last words himself. This way, readers could see that the handwriting was his own. Therefore, they would know the things in this letter were what Paul taught.
 
 See: [Ancient Letters](../articles/ancientletters.md)