Matthew
Living Everyday as Jesus Taught Us
Published on 27. March 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-310-12926-4 (ISBN)
Description
Discovering Jesus Is the Messiah
The Gospel of Matthew tells us about Jesus, whom Matthew labels "Messiah." So this book, more than any other Gospel, presents and contends Jesus is Israel's expected Messiah. Labeling Jesus "Messiah" drives us into the Old Testament to see the anticipations of what God had planned all along. Matthew loves to point his readers to Old Testament passages that are fulfilled in something Jesus did or said.
If the message of the Gospel of Matthew is about Jesus as the Messiah, the implication of that message for us today is discipleship. A disciple is one who has been apprenticed to Jesus the way someone young becomes a carpenter by learning from an experienced carpenter. A disciple is someone who follows the way of Jesus.
What you will find in this Bible study is an in-depth exploration of four terms that summarize discipleship in Matthew: righteousness, mission, cross-life, and love (of God, of others, of self). Discover the poignant insights from the heart of a pastor, real-world relevance for your daily life, and thoughtful questions to get at the heart of the message to follow the Messiah today.
In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume provides:
Original Meaning. Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.
Fresh Interpretation. Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.
Practical Application. Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.
The Gospel of Matthew tells us about Jesus, whom Matthew labels "Messiah." So this book, more than any other Gospel, presents and contends Jesus is Israel's expected Messiah. Labeling Jesus "Messiah" drives us into the Old Testament to see the anticipations of what God had planned all along. Matthew loves to point his readers to Old Testament passages that are fulfilled in something Jesus did or said.
If the message of the Gospel of Matthew is about Jesus as the Messiah, the implication of that message for us today is discipleship. A disciple is one who has been apprenticed to Jesus the way someone young becomes a carpenter by learning from an experienced carpenter. A disciple is someone who follows the way of Jesus.
What you will find in this Bible study is an in-depth exploration of four terms that summarize discipleship in Matthew: righteousness, mission, cross-life, and love (of God, of others, of self). Discover the poignant insights from the heart of a pastor, real-world relevance for your daily life, and thoughtful questions to get at the heart of the message to follow the Messiah today.
In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume provides:
Original Meaning. Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.
Fresh Interpretation. Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.
Practical Application. Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.
Reviews / Votes
'In a day where there is more confusion and less understanding of the Bible, the Everyday Bible Study Series is like you have a scholar in your pocket able to pull out and give us very practical understanding in everyday non-technical but super insightful. I am using these in every study I am doing for our church now and can't express how much I appreciate Scot's lifetime of wisdom he gives us in this series.' * <strong>-Dan Kimball, author of How (Not) to Read the Bible, on staff at Vintage Faith Church, and VP of Western Seminary.</strong> * 'My favorite geniuses are the type that can communicate complicated ideas to Average Joe's like me. Scot McKnight's 'Everyday Bible Study' series is an elite example of this rare skillset. His short commentaries and Bible studies are robust enough to furnish content for a 40-minute sermon. Meanwhile, the excellent questions at the end of each passage challenge readers to figure out their response. His writings engage mind, heart, and body. This series is a gift to both preachers and congregants!' * <strong>-Matt Smallbone, Lead Pastor, Church of the City.</strong> * 'My former professor is a gift to the Body of Christ! Scot has the unique ability to make New Testament scholarship accessible, compelling, and beautiful. The New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series will enflame your affections for Jesus and increase your desire to read the Bible.' * <strong>-Dr. Derwin L. Gray, founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church.</strong> * 'Scot McKnight is one of my absolute favorite New Testament scholars and his Everyday Bible Study series is akin to Einstein creating a user-friendly version of the Theory of Relativity! Because God has given Scot the incredible gift of putting the proverbial 'cookies' of profound, biblical theology on a lower shelf - without diminishing the divine truisms - in a way that everyone can comprehend, wrestle with, and lean more fully into Jesus as a result. His writing style is engaging, his wisdom is revelatory, and his content consistently increases my affection for this redemptive love story we call the Bible. Dr. McKnight is pretty much a national treasure for Word nerds like me!' * <strong>-Lisa Harper, award-winning author and Bible teacher.</strong> * 'What a gift Dr. McKnight is to the Church! He's long been one of my favorite New Testament scholars because he helps Bible readers see the glory of Christ in everything he writes. The Everyday Bible Study series is no exception; you'll hear his pastor's heart on every page. The carefully researched commentary, insightful study questions, and recommended reading make these Bible studies accessible and deep. The entire series is excellent.' * <strong>-Kat Armstrong, author of the Storyline Bible Study series and host of the Holy Curiosity podcast.</strong> *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
485 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-12926-4 (9780310129264)
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Scot McKnight (PhD, Nottingham) has been a Professor of New Testament for more than four decades. He is the author of more than ninety books, including the award-winning The Jesus Creed as well as The King Jesus Gospel, A Fellowship of Differents, One.Life, The Blue Parakeet, Revelation for the Rest of Us, and Kingdom Conspiracy.