Matthew s account of jesus life was likely written primarily with the jewish audience in mind. His gospel is the longest of the four, and some scholars believe it was the first to be written. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. It should help members of a group to benefit from their studies. In matthew, jesus brings gods heavenly kingdom to earth and invites. Bible study questions on matthew and the sermon on the mount introduction. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Nearly 100 daily readings let you explore the gospel of matthew in depth. Id love it if youd let me know how you are doing with the reading so we can continue to encourage one another. Matthew had been a tax collector, which may explain why he was explicit in his mention of money, figures, and values. The gospel of matthew is one of four gospels in the holy bible and the first book in.
Matthew s gospel, along with the gospels of luke, john, and mark, is an inspiredand thus accurate and truehistory of the life of christ. Apparently matthew did not think it odd that jesus and he would associate with the sinful and downtrodden of society. Free bible commentary and bible guide on matthew in simple. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of matthew in the bible new international version. A unique statement within the book of matthew provides internal evidence to its authorship. Introduction to the book of matthew learn religions. These are all of the chapters of the book of matthew. I hope you havent missed it, but here is the method im using to keep up with the reading. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Matthew open your bible commentary, new testament book 1.
Book of matthew matthew chapter 1 matthew chapter 2 matthew chapter 3 matthew chapter 4 matthew chapter 5 matthew chapter 6 matthew chapter 7 matthew chapter 8 matthew chapter 9. Matthews bible was the combined work of three individuals, working from numerous sources in at least five different languages. Know your bible the gospel of matthew explained learn religions. The entire new testament first published in 1526, later revised, 1534 and 1535, the pentateuch, jonah and in david daniells view, the book of joshua, judges, ruth, first and second samuel, first and second kings, and first and second chronicles, were. Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders. We see from verses 2025, that the lord was going to different cities and rebuking them. While he was still speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to him. Matthew, meaning gift of the lord, was the other name of levi 9. Book of matthew overview insight for living ministries. Unlike mark, matthew never bothers to explain jewish customs, since his intended audience was a. Each reading is short, but the content is rich with careful explanation, devotional warmth, and practical relevance.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The apostle regularly invoked the writings of the old testament prophets in an effort to illustrate jesuss identity as israels longawaited messiah. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. A summary of the gospel according to matthew matthew in s bible. Consequently, matthews gospel could have reasonably been written anywhere between ad 55 and ad 60. Matthew 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. In fact, matthew is especially key because it helps us understand how the entire old testament leads up to the promise and the person of jesus christ. A textual commentary on the gospel of matthew detailed textcritical discussion of the 300 most important variants of the greek text pdf, 438 pages.
Bible study questions on matthew and the sermon on the mount. The book of matthew is a gospel that contains narrative history, genealogy, parables, sermons, and some prophetic oracles. The gospel of matthew continues the bible story with jesus. Book of matthew read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Jesus as a healer answer questions about any of the healings in the book of mark. One valid translation of this passage says the meal took place at home. This is the holy book of matthew, known as the gospel according to saint matthew. Commentary on the book of romans by matthew henry new. And because my kiddos wiped out their gospel of john reading plan, i created another child bible reading plan for the book. Set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the.
The gospel of matthew tells the story of jesus birth, life, death and resurrection as a continuation and fulfillment of the whole biblical story of god and israel. This book is known as the gospel of matthew because it was written by the apostle of the same name. Matthew was a jew and was writing to those who were like him jewish. It is not ideal to divide gods word into small parts. The gospel of matthew is another structurally significant book in the bible because it helps readers transition from the old testament to the new testament. The ultimate bible quiz book test your knowledge of the bible with over 150 challenging questions and answers. It was written by matthew levi, the disciple of christ around 4850 a.
The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. There is only one good news of the great work that god had accomplished by his son, the lord jesus christ, but in his wisdom it needed four different men to make this news of salvation known to the world in written form. Truly i tell you, not one stone here will be left on another. Introduction to the gospel of matthew study resources. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew.
The heading of the first book of the new testament is in most manuscripts gospel according to matthew. This is matthews chance to give his unique perspective to the tale of jesus life, death, and resurrection. Matthew is the most jewishcentric of the four gospels. The ultimate bible quiz book is a fun and interactive way to learn the most important aspects of the bible, and the perfect supplement to your bible study. This date allows time for matthew to have access to marks gospel, and suggests that he completed the gospel before the destruction of the temple in ad 70, because it would seem strange for the author not to mention this event in light of chapter 24. It tells how the promised messiah, jesus, rejected by israel, is killed. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. The caption in the american standard version bible reads, the gospel. Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to god 6 then he need not honor his father or mother. Matthew 15, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of matthew kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby. His is the first book of the new testament, but why. Workbook on the gospel of matthew woe to you, chorazin.
Thus you have made the commandment of god of no effect by your tradition. Chapter 2 matthew chapter 1 matthew chapter 1 the genealogy of jesus thebookofthegenerationofjesuschrist,thesonofdavid, thesonofabraham. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient contact form. The style of the book is exactly what would be expected of a man who was once a tax collector. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. This gospel of matthew is divided into eight sections that describe different. He does this primarily by showing how jesus in his life and ministry fulfilled the ot scriptures. Matthew 24 new international version niv the destruction of the temple and signs of the end times. Living the sermon on the mount quiz read matthew 5. Gospel of matthew topic index kids korner biblewise. Matthew quotes the old testament extensively, and places special emphasis on jesus fulfillment of prophecieswhich would have been.
In fact, matthew is especially key because it helps us understand how the entire old testament leads up to. The open your bible commentary was written to encourage daily bible study. For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread. When we turn to matthew, we turn to the book which may well be called the most important single document of the christian faith, for in it we have the fullest and the most. King james version, enriched with comments and notes by matthew henry that explain the meaning of the verses. Explain what the bible teaches about this here and elsewhere. The bible book of matthew with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Matthew begins with details of how jesus descends from the line of david, making him a king.
Someone said to him, behold, your mother and your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to you. The holy bible book 40 matthew kjv dramatized audio. Jesus as a healer answer questions about any of the healings in the book of luke. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three. The book of matthew has always occupied a position of high esteem in the faith and life of the church. While the book possesses the same skeleton as the other gospels mark, luke, and john, it offers its own unique view of jesus. The account of the call of matthew chapter 9, is followed by that of a meal taken by jesus in the company of publicans and sinners. The author also had the greek scriptures at his disposal, both as bookscrolls greek translations of isaiah, the psalms etc. The gospel of matthew is actually called the gospel according to matthew. Matthew with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Matthews name appears in all the biblical lists of the twelve apostles, though mark and luke refer to him as levi. Matthew public domain audiobook at librivox various versions.