Accessible commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, enabling readers to treasure the glory of Jesus being God with us, then, now, and eternally. Use as a daily reading, teaching, or preaching resource.
"Matthew's Gospel tells the story of Jesus, Immanuel, God with us, Israel's Messiah, and the hope of all nations. If you are a Christian, this is the story of your Savior-King. Matthew's Gospel is something of a training manual to show you how you can live within this wonderful story."
Unpacking the Gospel, pastor and theologian Tim Chester helps readers to follow the contours of Matthew's writing, seeing how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament, what membership of his kingdom looks like in our lives, and how the hope of Jesus is for the whole of the world.
God's Word For You resources are accessible commentaries. They are designed for devotional reading or teaching prep, or to help you dig deeper into the Bible. Each commentary offers expository reflections on a book of the Bible and includes straightforward insights into history, culture, and more.
Tim Chester is lecturer in historical theology and spiritual formation for Crosslands Training and has written over 40 books. He has a PhD in theology and PgDip in history along with 25 years' experience of pastoral ministry. He is married with two grown-up daughters and lives in rural Derbyshire, where he is part of a church plant.
