Matthew 5. “Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and… Read more “Spiritual Poverty”

Matthew 4. The baptism of Jesus in the previous chapter was a very exciting commissioning ceremony of sorts, launching Jesus into a season ministry. We might have… Read more “Tempted”

Matthew 3. As this chapter opens, we have jumped ahead about thirty years and we meet an unusual character, John the Baptist. From the wilderness (about a… Read more “The Kingdom is at Hand”

Matthew 2. Matthew writes about King Jesus – His authority, his royalty, and his kingdom and throne that will last forever. What happens when a king is… Read more “Several Wise Men”

Matthew 1. How timely for us to read the Gospel of Matthew as the season of advent is upon us! There are four gospels (we have read… Read more “A King is Born”