The New Testament Book of Matthew
2021 - 2022

Walk through Matthew chapter by chapter, exploring God's Word in context.

Savor the life of Jesus, His miraculous birth, His insightful teachings, His unbelievable miracles, and His penetrating parables.

Journey alongside Him to the Cross and Easter morning.

The life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ shows how God's one and only Son provides a path for every human being to find redemption in, and reconciliation to, the Creator God.

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Overview

Introducing Matthew's Gospel

Bible Gateway

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1

Genealogy and Birth of Jesus Christ

Lesson Focus
Matthew 1:1 ‐ 17
Matthew 1:18 ‐ 25
Luke 1:26 ‐ 38
Matthew 1:1 ‐ 25
Review
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Notes

2

The Infancy of the Messiah

Lesson Focus
Matthew 2:1 ‐ 8
Matthew 2:9 ‐ 12
Matthew 2:13 ‐ 18
Matthew 2:19 ‐ 23
Review
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3

John the Baptist
and the Messiah's Baptism

Lesson Focus
Matthew 3:1 ‐ 4
Matthew 3:5 ‐ 10
Matthew 3:11 ‐ 12
Matthew 3:13 ‐ 17
Review
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Notes

4

Jesus Christ's Temptation and
Entry Into Public Ministry

Lesson Focus
Matthew 4:1 ‐ 11
Matthew 4:1 ‐ 11
Matthew 4:1 ‐ 11
Matthew 4:12 ‐ 25
Review

Notes

5

The Sermon on the Mount ‐ Part One

Lesson Focus
Matthew 5:1 ‐ 4
Matthew 5:5 ‐ 8
Matthew 5:9 ‐ 12
Matthew 5:13 ‐ 16
Review
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6

The Sermon on the Mount ‐ Part Two

Lesson Focus
Matthew 5:17 ‐ 20
Matthew 5:21 ‐ 30
Matthew 5:31 ‐ 37
Matthew 5:38 ‐ 48
Review
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7

The Sermon on the Mount ‐ Part Three

Lesson Focus
Matthew 6:1 ‐ 18
Matthew 6:5 ‐ 13
Matthew 6:19 ‐ 24
Matthew 6:25 ‐ 34
Review
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Notes

8

The Sermon on the Mount ‐ Part Four

Lesson Focus
Matthew 7:1 ‐ 6
Matthew 7:7 ‐ 12
Matthew 7:13 ‐ 20
Matthew 7:21 ‐ 29
Review
Homiletics

Notes

9

The Miracles of Jesus Christ ‐ Part One

Lesson Focus
Matthew 8:1 ‐ 17
Matthew 8:18 ‐ 22
Matthew 8:23 ‐ 27
Matthew 8:28 ‐ 34
Review
Homiletics

Notes

10

The Miracles of Jesus Christ ‐ Part Two

Lesson Focus
Matthew 9:1 ‐ 8
Matthew 9:9 ‐ 17
Matthew 9:18 ‐ 26
Matthew 9:27 ‐ 34
Review
Homiletics

Notes

11

Jesus Christ Commissions the Twelve

Lesson Focus
Matthew 9:35 ‐ 38
Matthew 10:1 ‐ 15
Matthew 10:16 ‐ 31
Matthew 10:32 ‐ 42
Review
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12

The Increasing Opposition to
Jesus Christ's Early Ministry

Lesson Focus
Matthew 11:1 ‐ 15
Matthew 11:16 ‐ 30
Matthew 12:1 ‐ 21
Matthew 12:22 ‐ 50
Review
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Notes

13

The Parables of Matthew 13 ‐ Part One

Lesson Focus
Matthew 13:1 ‐ 23
Matthew 13:1 ‐ 23
Matthew 13:10 ‐ 17
Matthew 13:24 ‐ 43
Review
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Notes

14

The Parables of Matthew 13 ‐ Part Two

Lesson Focus
Matthew 13:31 ‐ 35
Matthew 13:44 ‐ 46
Matthew 13:47 ‐ 50
Matthew 13:51 ‐ 58
Review
Homiletics

Notes

15

Ministry Leading Up to Recognition
of Jesus Christ as Messiah

Lesson Focus
Matthew 14:1 ‐ 12
Matthew 14:13 ‐ 21
Matthew 14:22 ‐ 24
Matthew 14:25 ‐ 36
Review
Homiletics

Notes

16

Jesus Christ Opposes Empty Religion
and Welcomes Gentiles

Lesson Focus
Matthew 15:1 ‐ 9
Matthew 15:10 ‐ 20
Matthew 15:21 ‐ 28
Matthew 15:29 ‐ 39
Review
Homiletics

Notes

17

Peter's Confession

Lesson Focus
Matthew 16:1 ‐ 12
Matthew 16:13 ‐ 16
Matthew 16:17 ‐ 20
Matthew 16:21 ‐ 28
Review
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18

Jesus Christ's Transfiguration

Lesson Focus
Matthew 17:1 ‐ 5
Matthew 17:6 ‐ 13
Matthew 17:14 ‐ 21
Matthew 17:22 ‐ 27
Review
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19

Jesus Christ's Last Discourse in Galilee

Lesson Focus
Matthew 18:1 ‐ 5
Matthew 18:6 ‐ 14
Matthew 18:15 ‐ 20
Matthew 18:21 ‐ 35
Review
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Notes

20

Jesus Christ's Countercultural
Kingdom Values

Lesson Focus
Matthew 19:1 ‐ 6
Matthew 19:7 ‐ 12
Matthew 19:13 ‐ 15
Matthew 19:16 ‐ 30
Review
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Notes

21

Jesus Christ Set His Course Toward Jerusalem

Lesson Focus
Matthew 19:30 ‐ 20:16
Matthew 20:17 ‐ 34
Matthew 21:1 ‐11
Matthew 21:12 ‐ 17
Review
Homiletics

Notes

22

Warnings to the Religious Leaders

Lesson Focus
Matthew 21:18 ‐ 22
Matthew 21:23 ‐ 32
Matthew 21:33 ‐ 46
Matthew 22:1 ‐ 14
Review
Homiletics

Notes

23

Final Charges Against
the Religious Leaders

Lesson Focus
Matthew22:15 ‐ 33
Matthew 22:34 ‐ 40
Matthew 22:41 ‐ 23:12
Matthew 23:13 ‐ 39
Review
Homiletics

Notes

24

Jesus Christ's Olivet Discourse, Part 1:
Prophecy About the Last Days

Lesson Focus
Matthew 24:1 ‐ 14
Matthew 24:15 ‐ 26
Matthew 24:27 ‐ 31
Matthew 24:32 ‐ 51
Review
Homiletics

Notes

25

Jesus Christ's Olivet Discourse, Part 2:
Parables About Jesus Christ's Return

Lesson Focus
Matthew 25:1 ‐ 13
Matthew 25:14 ‐ 30
Matthew 25:31 ‐ 46
Matthew 24 and 25
Review
Homiletics

Notes

26

The Evening Before the Cross

Lesson Focus
Matthew 26:1 ‐ 16
Matthew 26:17 ‐ 30
Matthew 26:31 ‐ 35
Matthew 26:36 ‐ 46
Review
Homiletics

Notes

27

Jesus Christ's Arrest, Hearings, and Trial

Lesson Focus
Matthew 26:47 ‐ 56
Matthew 26:57 ‐ 68
Matthew 26:69 ‐ 27:10
Matthew 27:11 ‐ 31
Review
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Notes

28

Jesus Christ's Crucifixion and Burial

Lesson Focus
Matthew 27:32 ‐ 37
Matthew 27:38 ‐ 44
Matthew 27:45 ‐ 56
Matthew 27:57 ‐ 66
Review
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Notes

29

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Lesson Focus
Matthew 28:1 ‐ 10
Matthew 28:11 ‐ 15
1 Corinthians 15:1 ‐ 19
Matthew 28:16 ‐ 20
Review
Homiletics

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