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”

Revelation 22. This beautiful picture of the world set in order at the end of time, when the final victory is won, has three elements: The new… Read more “The River of Life”