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Matthew

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Product Code: 3555
ISBN: 9780836135558
Other ISBN: 0836135555
Publisher: Herald Press
Pages: 448
Binding Information: Kivar
Size: 5.625 X 8.75
Publication Date: Jun 14, 1991
Series Title: Believers Church Bible Commentary Series

Price: $29.99 (In stock. )

Richard B. Gardner invites readers to explore the dramatic story of Jesus which Matthew tells. He connects that story to the first-century world of its author and early readers. The commentary then shows how Matthew has shaped the church and still speaks to the life of the Christian community.

Gardner probes each section for its meaning in the wider biblical context and in the life of the church. Thus readers are prepared to wrestle with Jesus' gospel and mission, starting small, but for all nations. Ends with essays, an extensive bibliography, and a list of select resources.

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Jesus' Origins and Calling, 1:1-4:16
Jesus' Family History, 1:1-17 . . . 28
Jesus' Birth and Infancy, 1:18-2:23 . . . 35
  A Child Conceived by the Spirit, 1:18-25 . . . 37
  A Child Acclaimed as King, 2:1-12 . . . 44
  A Child Delivered from Destruction, 2:13-23 . . . 52
Jesus' Preparation for Ministry, 3:1-4:16 . . . 58
  John's Work as the Forerunner, 3:1-12 . . . 59
  Jesus' Baptism by John, 3:13-17 . . . 65
  Jesus' Temptation in the Wilderness, 4:1-11 . . . 69
  Jesus' Return to Galilee . . . 75

Jesus' Messianic Mission, 4:17-10:42
Jesus Launches His Ministry, 4:17-25 . . . 82
Jesus Teaches with Authority, 5:1-7:29 . . . 88
  Heirs of the Kingdom, 5:1-16 . . . 90
  A Greater Righteousness, 5:17-48 . . . 102
  True Piety and False, 6:1-18 . . . 114
  A Focussed Life, 6:19-7:12 . . . 124
  A Critical Choice, 7:13-29 . . . 134
Jesus Acts with Authority, 8:1-9:34 . . . 142
  Mighty Works, Cycle 1, 8:1-17 . . . 144
  Following Jesus, Interlude 1, 8:18-22 . . . 148
  Mighty Works, Cycle 2, 8:23-9:8 . . . 150
  Following Jesus, Interlude 2, 9:9-17 . . . 154
  Mighty Works, Cycle 3, 9:18-34 . . . 157
Jesus Commissions His Disciples, 9:35-10:42 . . . 165
  Laborers for the Harvest, 9:35-10:4 . . . 166
  The Mission of the Twelve, 10:5-15 . . . 171
  The Cost of Discipleship, 10:16-42 . . . 175

Israel Responds to Jesus, 11:1-16:20
Faith and Unfaith, Part 1, 11:1-12:50 . . . 184
  John the Baptist and Jesus, 11:1-19 . . . 185
  Who Receives Wisdom? 11:20-30 . . . 190
  Jesus and the Sabbath, 12:1-21 . . . 194
  By What Power? 12:22-37 . . . 199
  Show Us a Sign, 12:38-50 . . . 204
Many Things in Parables, 13:1-52 . . . 209
  Secrets of the Kingdom, 13:1-35 . . . 210
  Discipleship and the Kingdom, 13:36-52 . . . 215
Faith and Unfaith, Part 2, 13:53-16:20 . . . 221
  Unwelcome Prophets, 13:53-14:12 . . . 222
  Mercy and Majesty, 14:13-36 . . . 226
  Who Really Is Defiled? 15:21-39 . . . 233
  Compassion and No Boundaries . . . 238
  The True Israel, 16:1-20 . . . 243

Jesus' Final Journey, 16:21-20:34
Suffering and Glory, 16:21-17:21 . . . 256
  The Way of the Cross, 16:21-28 . . . 257
  A Glimpse of Glory, 17:1-13 . . . 261
  A Crisis of Faith, 17:14-21 . . . 266
Life in Jesus' Community, 17:22-18:35 . . . 270
  Freedom and Submission, 17:22-27 . . . 271
  A Community of Caring, 18:1-15 . . . 274
  Dealing with Brokenness, 18:15-35 . . . 280
Demands of Discipleship, 19:1-20:34 . . . 287
  Marriage and Children, 19:1-15 . . . 287
  Giving and Getting, 19:16-20:16 . . . 294
  Status or Servanthood, 20:17-34 . . . 300

Jesus in Jerusalem, 21:1-25:46
Conflict and Confrontation, 21:1-23:39 . . . 310
  David's Son in David's City, 21, 1-17 . . . 311
  Stories of Rejection, 21:18-22:14 . . . 316
  Disputes with Jewish Leaders, 22:15-46 . . . 325
  A Bitter Public Farewell, 23:1-39 . . . 332
Instruction on the Endtime, 24:1-25:46 . . . 341
  How Will the End Come? 24:1-35 . . . 342
  Living in Readiness, 24:36-25:30 . . . 349
  Jesus Judges the Nations, 25:31-46 . . . 356

Jesus' Death and Resurrection, 26:1-28:20
Prelude to Passion, 26:1-16 . . . 367
A Farewell Gathering, 26:17-46 . . . 372
In the Hour of Trial, 26:47-27:10 . . . 380
A Crucified King, 27:11-56 . . . 388
From Death to Life, 27:57-28:20 . . . 396

Outline of Matthew . . . 407
Glossary and Essays . . . 415
Map of Palestine in New Testament Times . . . 430
Map of the New Testament World . . . 431
Bibliography . . . 432
Recommended Resources for Personal and Group Study . . . 443
The Author . . . 445

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