The Gospel of Matthew Bible Study: Introduction (with Ben Witherington)
The Gospel of Matthew focuses on Jesus as God’s Wisdom come in person (Immanuel) and as a wise teacher.
The Temple of God Is His People
We are well-connected to God: we all have the Father, the Son, and the Spirit dwelling within us.
Jesus: Raised above All Rule and Authority
God approves of Jesus, and we should follow after him. This power assists us to carry out God’s purpose and mission in the world.
The Apostle Paul and God’s Mission of Reconciliation
Paul recognizes that the gospel makes possible a reconciliation that heals the disastrous effects of the fall.
Sharing the Good News with All People
The gospel calls all of God’s people to engage in acts of witness to the surrounding world.
The Light Dawns: Peter Is Reconciled to Jesus (A Study of John 21:4–9)
Peter denied Jesus by a charcoal fire, and he will be restored beside one.
Mary, Mary, Extraordinary: Meeting Jesus After His Resurrection
Mary had returned to the tomb with the male disciples, but she did not leave like them. She lingered at the tomb, weeping and mourning.
God Our True King
As Creator and Sustainer of the universe, God is the only true King.
When Love Comes to Town: Jesus’ Triumphal Entry (A Study of Matthew 21)
When Jesus enters Jerusalem during Passover, it appears he is following a prophetic script to reveal who he is and what his intentions are.
Jesus Fulfills the Old Testament Story
The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus reenact and fulfill the Old Testament story.
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