Let’s Study Matthew (Mark E. Ross)

Description

As we open the New Testament, Matthew, the first Gospel writer, immediately announces a new beginning. He declares that the day that has now dawned is the new age predicted by all the prophets, the time of the Messiah, the true son of David and of Abraham. This is the thrilling message Matthew brings to us. God has begun something new. Is it really possible that all things can be made new? Can our lives be made new? Can the world be made new? The answer of Matthew and the New Testament is a resounding 'Yes!'

In this easy-to-understand book, Mark Ross guides the reader through the 28 chapters of Matthew's Gospel and helps us to apply its teaching to our daily lives. He shows us that in the Person and work of Jesus Christ, the Son of God , the long-expected kingdom of God has arrived, and life and salvation are offered to all the nations of the earth. As the writer says, 'What a message this is – what drama, what pathos, what love, what glory, what longing fulfilled, what hope and promise for us today!'

Features

Accessible: Each volume in the Let’s Study series mines the Scriptures to get to the root of the text, but is written in an approachable and friendly, tone, making them an excellent resource for the layperson.

Practical: The warm, pastoral explanation of the text is coupled with concise, practical, helpful application.

Designed for group study: Each volume in the Let’s Study series includes a Group Study Guide in the back of the book to help facilitate discussion—an excellent tool for leading family worship or small groups.

Endorsements

‘The whole unfolding Let’s Study series is a must for every Christian home that is serious about getting to know the Word’. — COVENANTER WITNESS

Table of Contents

PUBLISHER’S PREFACE xi

AUTHOR’S PREFACE xiii

READING THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW xv

1 The New Beginning (1:1) 1

2 Messiah’s Family Tree (1:2–17) 5

3 God with Us (1:18–25) 10

4 A Light to the Gentiles (2:1–12) 15

5 Biblical Déjà Vu (2:13–23) 19

6 Hear Ye! Hear Ye! (3:1–12) 24

7 The Baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) 28

8 Testing in the Wilderness (4:1–11) 32

9 The Time Has Come (4:12–25) 36

10 New Testament Sinai (5:1–10) 40

11 You Are (5:11–16) 44

12 Greatness in the Kingdom (5:17–20) 48

13 Body and Soul (5:21–32) 52

14 The True Standard (5:33–48) 57

15 Practicing Your Righteousness (6:1–18) 61

16 Seeking the Kingdom (6:19–34) 65

17 Summing Up the Whole (7:1–12) 69

18 The Two Ways (7:13–29) 73

19 Healing Every Disease (8:1–22) 77

20 Authority to Forgive (8:23–9:17) 81

21 Sheep without a Shepherd (9:18–38) 86

22 Multiplying the Ministry (10:1–15) 90

23 Sheep in the Midst of Wolves (10:16–11:1) 94

24 Before the Son of Man Comes (10:23) 99

25 John’s Questions and Ours (11:2–15) 102

26 Sober Warning, Gracious Invitation (11:16–30) 106

27 Kingdom Opposition (12:1–21) 110

28 Plundering the Strong Man’s House (12:22–37) 114

29 Warning against Unbelief (12:38–50) 118

30 Teaching in Parables (13:1–23) 122

31 The Growth of the Kingdom (13:24–43) 127

32 Teaching the Disciples (13:44–52) 131

33 Rejection (13:53–14:12) 135

34 ‘It Is I’ (14:13–36) 139

35 The Things Which Defile (15:1–28) 144

36 Savior of the Gentiles (15:29–39) 149

37 Pharisees and Sadducees (16:1–12) 153

38 The Christ, the Church, and the Cross (16:13–28) 157

39 A Voice from the Cloud (17:1–13) 161

40 Down from the Mountain (17:14–27) 165

41 The Greatness of Humility (18:1–9) 169

42 The Seeker of Lost Sheep (18:10–20) 173

43 Forgiving Your Brother (18:21–35) 177

44 Family Matters (19:1–15) 181

45 Kingdom Surprises (19:16–30) 186

46 Surprising Generosity (20:1–16) 190

47 On Becoming Great (20:17–28) 194

48 Hosanna to the Son of David (20:29–21:22) 198

49 Confrontation with the Rulers (21:23–32) 203

50 Repossessing the Kingdom (21:33–46) 207

51 The Wedding Feast (22:1–14) 211

52 Taxes and Widows (22:15–33) 215

53 The Pharisees Strike Back (22:34–46) 219

54 Woes to Scribes and Pharisees (23:1–24) 223

55 More Woes (23:25–39) 228

56 The Olivet Discourse (24:1–14) 233

57 Days of Distress (24:15–28) 237

58 The Coming of the Son of Man (24:29–51) 241

59 Wise and Foolish Virgins (25:1–13) 246

60 The Parable of the Talents (25:14–30) 250

61 The Final Judgment (25:31–46) 255

62 The Savior’s Worth (26:1–16) 259

63 With You (26:17–29) 263

64 Meeting Temptation (26:30–46) 268

65 It Must Be So (26:47–68) 272

66 Two Subplots (26:69–27:10) 276

67 Suffered under Pontius Pilate (27:11–31) 280

68 Crucified, Dead, and Buried (27:32–61) 284

69 The Third Day He Rose Again from the Dead (27:62–28:15) 289

70 The All-Embracing Gospel (28:16–20) 294

Additional Note: Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in Matthew’s Gospel 299

GROUP STUDY GUIDE 301

FOR FURTHER READING 329

Product Details

Title: Let’s Study Matthew 

Author: Mark E. Ross

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Pages: 352

Binding: Paperback

Size: 21.5 x 13.7 x 2.2 cm

ISBN: 9781848710078