Whether you are completely new to Matthew's Gospel or have read it many times before, Meeting God in Matthew will help you see the First Gospel with fresh eyes and better understand its essential meaning and purpose.
In this little book one of the world's most widely respected theologians, Elaine Storkey, offers an accessible introduction to the main message of Matthew's Gospel. Highly readable, it is packed full of many compelling observations about the personality and impact of Jesus both in the first century and today.
Exploring what the Gospel of Matthew teaches us about the revelation of God in the person of Jesus Christ, Meeting God in Matthew is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the gospel message better. It will leave you with a new appreciation of and enthusiasm for the riches of Matthew's writing, and the desire to return to it over and over again. Its straightforward, enlightening approach also means it is brilliantly helpful for new Christians just beginning on their faith journey.
Each chapter includes discussion questions and reflection, making Meeting God in Matthew a perfect book for Bible study both for individuals and small groups. With a focus on the Passion narrative in Matthew's Gospel and prayers for each week of Lent, it is also ideal for use as a Lent devotional for 2023.
In this little book one of the world's most widely respected theologians, Elaine Storkey, offers an accessible introduction to the main message of Matthew's Gospel. Highly readable, it is packed full of many compelling observations about the personality and impact of Jesus both in the first century and today.
Exploring what the Gospel of Matthew teaches us about the revelation of God in the person of Jesus Christ, Meeting God in Matthew is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the gospel message better. It will leave you with a new appreciation of and enthusiasm for the riches of Matthew's writing, and the desire to return to it over and over again. Its straightforward, enlightening approach also means it is brilliantly helpful for new Christians just beginning on their faith journey.
Each chapter includes discussion questions and reflection, making Meeting God in Matthew a perfect book for Bible study both for individuals and small groups. With a focus on the Passion narrative in Matthew's Gospel and prayers for each week of Lent, it is also ideal for use as a Lent devotional for 2023.
