The People’s Bible: Matthew
Overview
When Matthew left his tax collector’s booth in Galilee to follow Jesus, he became an eyewitness to the Savior’s ministry. His record gives the teachings of Jesus special attention and assures believers that Jesus is the Messiah foretold by so many Old Testament prophecies. For these reasons, his gospel has become the first book of the New Testament.
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- Historical background
- Maps, illustrations, and archaeological information
- Practical and contemporary applications
Top Highlights
“We all need to be careful that we do not fall from the faith and lose our salvation. The solution is, of course, our regular and faithful use of the means of grace, the gospel in Word and sacrament. As we continue to nourish our souls with the gospel, our faith will be strengthened and preserved, and no one will be able to pluck us out of our Savior’s hand.” (Page 193)
“And so the parable of the two sons warns all of us who are serious about spiritual things to beware, lest our energies be exerted almost entirely in striving after doctrinal correctness and we regard the life of obedience as of little consequence.” (Page 305)
“We can see rich symbolism in all three gifts. Precious gold suggests royalty, for Jesus was the King of the Jews. The incense reminds us of Christ’s deity. Incense was regularly used in connection with worship at the temple. Its aromatic smoke rising to the heavens symbolized the God-pleasing prayers of the people ascending to the throne of God. Myrrh symbolizes Jesus’ humanity and pointed to his suffering and death. It was an aromatic resin used in perfume and in the embalming process. It also served as a kind of anesthetic when mixed with wine. That was why the Roman soldiers offered Jesus wine mixed with myrrh as he hung on the cross (Mark 15:23), but he refused to drink it.” (Pages 27–28)
“‘We should let our light shine and show our good works when we are tempted to hide them; and we should hide them when we are tempted to show them.’” (Page 85)
“Elijah, to whom the Scriptures compare John, had his weak moments too. At one time he was convinced that his faithful ministry had been a failure, and he wanted to die. Do you suppose that there has ever been a man of God who has never had his doubts about himself and about at least some of his Lord’s promises? Would that not be expecting the impossible of anyone with a sinful human nature?” (Page 162)
- Title: The People’s Bible: Matthew
- Authors: G. Jerome Albrecht and Michael J. Albrecht
- Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
- Publication Date: 1996
- Pages: 445
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