Matthew 1-15 (Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary)

by Chuck Swindoll

Publisher:

Tyndale

, 2020

Overview

Matthew’s Gospel shows that Jesus was Israel’s king and long-awaited Messiah. In Insights on Matthew 1–15, Chuck Swindoll explores the announcement, arrival, proclamation, and reception of the king. Chuck’s deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor bring a warmth and practical accessibility not often found in commentaries. The 15-volume Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary series draws on 13-time Christian Book Award winner Chuck Swindoll’s more than 50 years of studying and preaching God’s Word. Each volume includes both the NLT and NASB translations of the Bible, verse-by-verse commentary, charts, maps, photos, key terms, and background articles with practical application. A must-have for pastors, teachers, and anyone else who is seeking a deeply practical resource for exploring God’s Word.

Contents

Top Highlights

“We may observe and outline these words, analyze and interpret them, admire and quote them, even frame them and build churches to commemorate them! But we rarely apply them with earnestness and obey them with seriousness. Because of that, we miss the point entirely. Jesus preached this sermon to bring about permanent life change, and His concern was (and still is) that we live in stark contrast to the world’s system. He desires that His followers be Christlike to the core—a divine minority who live differently from the rest of the world.” (Pages 85–86)

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied (Matt. 5:6).” (Page 89)

“First, are you being forced to make a tough, life-altering decision? One that calls for sacrifice in order to obey the Lord? I know that some of you reading this find yourselves facing unbelievably difficult decisions that can literally change your life. They may call for great sacrifice. My counsel to you is this: When it’s a matter of obeying God, do it! You can count the costs and seek godly counsel, but once you’ve determined what it is God wants you to do, follow the model of Joseph: Do the hard thing.” (Page 31)

“With such a diverse group of people, what would Jesus preach? What lessons could He possibly teach that would minister to all of them together and each of them individually? The fundamentals of life. These essential principles would transcend language, culture, gender, age, and class.” (Page 86)

“Meekness doesn’t mean weakness, but strength under control. Those who keep their anger in check, who don’t flaunt their power or constantly claim their rights, who put others’ interests before their own—these are the kind who will ‘inherit the earth’ (Matt. 5:5).” (Page 89)

Product Details

• Title: Matthew 1–15
• Author: Chuck Swindoll
• Series: Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary
• Volume: 1A
• Publisher: Tyndale
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Pages: 337
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Matthew 1-15 › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781414393827, 9781496410672, 9781414393971, 9781496410689, 1414393822, 149641067X, 1414393970, 1496410688
• Resource ID: LLS:WS_0676339E9531494FA50BAFEAFED55979
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T04:00:37Z

About Chuck Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll (1934– ) is a pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, “Chuck” Swindoll attended and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary. He was then ordained into the ministry and served under J. Dwight Pentecost for two years.

In 1998, Swindoll founded Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, where he continues to serve as the pastor. He was the president of Dallas Theological Seminary in 1994 and now serves as its chancellor. Swindoll’s radio ministry Insight for Living airs on over 2,000 stations around the world. He has authored several books, including Understanding Christian Theology, Biblical Counseling for Today, and the volumes in Swindoll’s New Testament Insights (4 vols.).