The Word Is Alive The Gospel of Matthew

1. The Word Is Alive The Gospel of Matthew Summary Narrated by Tony Gillon

2. Introduction • Matthew: From tax collector to apostle.

3. Introduction • Matthew: From tax collector to apostle. • Why is it the first Gospel account?

4. Introduction • Matthew: From tax collector to apostle. • Why is it the first Gospel account? • It is a compelling reflection of the story of Jesus life and teaching.

5. Introduction • Matthew: From tax collector to apostle. • Why is it the first Gospel account? • It is a compelling reflection of the story of Jesus life and teaching. • The structure of the Gospel account.

6. Introduction • Matthew: From tax collector to apostle. • Why is it the first Gospel account? • It is a compelling reflection of the story of Jesus life and teaching. • The structure of the Gospel account. • The post-resurrection narrative.

7. Chapter One • The account of a new beginning.

8. Chapter One • The account of a new beginning. • The issues of a virgin with child – a husband’s perspective.

9. Chapter Two • Wise men travel to Judæa.

10. Chapter Two • Wise men travel to Judæa. • King Herod’s response.

11. Chapter Two • Wise men travel to Judæa. • King Herod’s response. • Jesus taken to Egypt then Nazareth.

12. Chapter Two • Wise men travel to Judæa. • King Herod’s response. • Jesus taken to Egypt then Nazareth. • Jesus was persecuted and suffered from the outset of his life on earth.

13. Chapter Three • John the Baptist called to announce the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven.

14. Chapter Three • John the Baptist called to announce the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven. • John had been raised for this role in the wilderness.

15. Chapter Three • John the Baptist called to announce the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven. • John had been raised for this role in the wilderness. • This Spirit-filled preacher called all Israel to repentance.

16. Chapter Three • Jesus came to be baptised by John in order to fulfil all righteousness.

17. Chapter Three • Jesus came to be baptised by John in order to fulfil all righteousness. • Jesus received the Holy Spirit and audible affirmation from his Father in heaven.

18. Chapter Four • Forty days of testing by the devil.

19. Chapter Four • Forty days of testing by the devil. • Jesus’ teaching ministry commences.

20. Chapter Four • Forty days of testing by the devil. • Jesus’ teaching ministry commences. • First disciples chosen.

21. Chapter Four • Forty days of testing by the devil. • Jesus’ teaching ministry commences. • First disciples chosen. • Jesus teaches and heals many in and around Galilee.

22. Chapter Five • The Sermon on the Mount.

23. Chapter Five • The Sermon on the Mount. • Jesus taught key Kingdom principles.

24. Chapter Five • The Sermon on the Mount. • Jesus taught key Kingdom principles. • The Beatitudes.

25. Chapter Five • The Sermon on the Mount. • Jesus taught key Kingdom principles. • The Beatitudes. • Disciples are salt and light.

26. Chapter Five • Jesus fulfils the Law.

27. Chapter Five • Jesus fulfils the Law. • Jesus teaches on anger, adultery, divorce, swearing falsely in God’s name and reconciliation.

28. Chapter Five • Jesus fulfils the Law. • Jesus teaches on anger, adultery, divorce, swearing falsely in God’s name and reconciliation. • Love for neighbour and enemy alike.

29. Chapter Six • Righteous and pious acts should be done for God alone and not for public display.

30. Chapter Six • Righteous and pious acts should be done for God alone and not for public display. • The righteousness of the Kingdom of Heaven works out in the details of one’s personal life.

31. Chapter Six • Righteous and pious acts should be done for God alone and not for public display. • The righteousness of the Kingdom of Heaven works out in the details of one’s personal life. • Jesus’ words strike at the core of human selfishness.

32. Chapter Seven • Interpersonal temptations and judging.

33. Chapter Seven • Interpersonal temptations and judging. • Jesus offers two choices: eternal life with God or separated from him.

34. Chapter Eight • Jesus the healer and discipleship.

35. Chapter Eight • Jesus the healer and discipleship. • Healing a leper.

36. Chapter Eight • Jesus the healer and discipleship. • Healing a leper. • Healing the centurion’s servant.

37. Chapter Eight • Jesus the healer and discipleship. • Healing a leper. • Healing the centurion’s servant. • Healing Peter’s mother-in-law and a crowd.

38. Chapter Eight • Jesus’ requirements for discipleship.

39. Chapter Eight • Jesus’ requirements for discipleship. • Jesus calms the storm, showing authority of the natural elements.

40. Chapter Eight • Jesus’ requirements for discipleship. • Jesus calms the storm, showing authority of the natural elements. • Jesus heals two demoniacs, whose fate was in the lake with a herd of pigs.

41. Chapter Nine • Jesus returns from the Gaderenes.

42. Chapter Nine • Jesus returns from the Gaderenes. • Jesus is the ultimate physician.

43. Chapter Nine • Jesus returns from the Gaderenes. • Jesus is the ultimate physician. • Jesus forgives a paralysed man’s sins.

44. Chapter Nine • Jesus returns from the Gaderenes. • Jesus is the ultimate physician. • Jesus forgives a paralysed man’s sins. • The calling of Matthew.

45. Chapter Nine • Jesus’ disciples and fasting.

46. Chapter Nine • Jesus’ disciples and fasting. • Jesus heals a bleeding woman and raises a young girl from the dead.

47. Chapter Nine • Jesus’ disciples and fasting. • Jesus heals a bleeding woman and raises a young girl from the dead. • Jesus heals two blind men then one mute from demon possession.

48. Chapter Nine • Jesus’ disciples and fasting. • Jesus heals a bleeding woman and raises a young girl from the dead. • Jesus heals two blind men then one mute from demon possession. • A prayer to raise up the harvesters.

49. Chapter Ten • Jesus calls the Twelve.

50. Chapter Ten • Jesus calls the Twelve. • Jesus sends them to the Israelites.