the Gospel of Matthew: King and Kingdom Heavens

Some people read Matthew last. It asks the most of us, so we quietly skip to John.But God put Matthew first, and He had a reason. Before we can rest in the love of Jesus, we need to see Him seated as King.The Gospel of Matthew: The King and the Kingdom of the Heavens is a chapter by chapter journey through the first book of the New Testament, written for believers who want more than a devotional skim. Dr. Jennifer Clark walks you through Matthew the way it was written, as the story of a Jewish Messiah who came to open heaven over ordinary people and establish His rule in human hearts.Inside you will find: The Jewish roots of Jesus and why He is still the Jewish King at His second coming. The difference between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of the heavens, and why Matthew alone uses that phrase. A careful look at the constitution of the kingdom in the Sermon on the Mount, covering the nature, influence, law, and daily living of kingdom people. The mystery parables, the prophecies concerning Israel, the church, and the nations, and the final week of Jesus on earth. A closing study on becoming an overcomer, tracing the three levels of the Cross and the pathway from little children to young men to fathers.Historical background, first century worldview, and cross references are woven in throughout, with endnotes for readers who want to dig further.This is a study companion for pastors, small group leaders, Sunday school teachers, and any believer who has read Matthew before and sensed there was more waiting there. Come and meet the King.