Welcome to Matthew.
This page will provide you with various resources to understand this ancient text, starting with a 10,000-foot view and going all the way into studying keywords and themes.
The sermon from last week is posted midway down the page. Matthew demonstrates that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, He establishes a new kingdom, and Jesus is more significant than Moses. Grab your notebooks and get ready to dig into the book of Matthew.
Start at the top and work your way down through the resources to go deeper in your study.
Getting Started
These resources will help you understand key themes and the metanarrative of Matthew.
NLT Study Bible
Don’t have a good study Bible? The NLT Study Bible translates both the words and the world of the Bible. The New Living Translation makes the message clear. The features of the NLT Study Bible bring the world of the Bible to life so that the meaning and significance of its message shine through.
Teaching: The Book of Matthew
Grab your notebooks because this message unpacks the entire book of Matthew through three key themes. Matthew demonstrates that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, He establishes a new kingdom, and Jesus is more significant than Moses. These ideas were both radical and politically challenging for the time. Jesus came to do all three, but in ways no one expected. Jesus came to conquer death itself- a much bigger evil than kings, empires, and man. Matthew ends his gospel with an invitation to join this “upside down” revolution and enter into the “co-mission” of Jesus called The Great Commission. That invitation is here for all of us today!
Reading Plans
Lecto Divina
The name “Lectio Divina” is Latin for “Divine Reading”. This practice is not just used for studying Scripture; it is used to hear from God. In Lectio Divina, you allow the scripture to study you as you sit with the text in God’s presence. Lectio Divina creates space for God to speak to you about His word.
Reading Plan
Ready to read? Here is our suggested reading plan for this book. Read at your own pace and don’t feel pressured to keep up with the suggested daily instructions.
For Families
The Bible Story Handbook
This handbook of 175 Bible stories is designed to assist teachers and parents in knowing what each story teaches and how to present it in a God-centered way.
Diving In
Matthew for Everyone Pt 1
While readers may know the facts of these stories, Goldingay’s work will instill in them a deeper understanding of their spiritual and theological significance.
Matthew for Everyone Pt 2
While readers may know the facts of these stories, Goldingay’s work will instill in them a deeper understanding of their spiritual and theological significance.
Exploring My Strange Bible Podcast: Matthew
Going Deep
The NIV Application Commentary
This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today’s preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
Classroom by BibleProject
- Introduction to the Hebrew Bible: Develop skills for reading ancient biblical texts as the authors intended.
https://bibleproject.com/classroom/overview/hebrew-bible-full-class/