New Testament · The Gospels and Acts
Matthew, part 1
Jesus as the promised son of David and Abraham. His birth, baptism, the Sermon on the Mount, healings, and parables of the kingdom.
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Matthew, part 2Where it meets Jesus
Matthew wrote for people who knew the Old Testament, and shows Jesus keeping its promises, line by line.
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Matthew 5–7.
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Pages on this site that read Matthew 1–13. Each one is a place to go next.
New to faithCan I pray if I’m not sure anyone is listening?Matthew 6:6–8What Jesus taughtTreat people the way you want to be treatedThe Golden Rule · Matthew 7:12What Jesus taughtWho really winsThe Beatitudes · Matthew 5:1–12What Jesus taughtDon’t hide what’s goodSalt and light · Matthew 5:13–16What Jesus taughtLive it, don’t just like itThe wise and foolish builders · Matthew 7:24–29What Jesus taughtDeal with anger earlyOn anger and reconciliation · Matthew 5:21–26
More20 more pagesPractices, teachings, questions and prayers that read the same passages
What Jesus taughtSay what you meanOn oaths: let your yes be yes · Matthew 5:33–37What Jesus taughtBreak the cycleTurn the other cheek; go the extra mile · Matthew 5:38–42What Jesus taughtLove the people you can’t standLove your enemies · Matthew 5:43–48What Jesus taughtCheck yourself firstJudge not · Matthew 7:1–5What Jesus taughtDo good without an audienceGiving, praying and fasting in secret · Matthew 6:1–6What Jesus taughtWhat you value runs youTreasure in heaven; you cannot serve two masters · Matthew 6:19–24What Jesus taughtDon’t worry about tomorrowConsider the lilies · Matthew 6:25–34What Jesus taughtKeep askingAsk, seek, knock · Matthew 7:7–11The Jesus WayDon’t judgeThe speck and the beam · Matthew 7:1–5The Jesus WayDon’t worryLook at the birds · Matthew 6:25–34What Jesus said about…How do I pray?Pray simply · Matthew 6:5–8What Jesus said about…What do I do with fear and worry?Don’t worry about tomorrow · Matthew 6:25–34What Jesus said about…How many times do I have to forgive?Before the offering · Matthew 5:23–24What Jesus said about…Does God care when I’m sick?Come to me · Matthew 11:28–30What Jesus said about…What did Jesus say to people who grieve?Those who mourn · Matthew 5:4What Jesus said about…Where is God when a child has died?Rachel weeping · Matthew 2:16–18Honest questionsWhat about other religions? Is Jesus the only way?Matthew 8:5–13Honest questionsWhat if church hurt me?Matthew 11:28–30Honest questionsDoes God have a plan for me? How do I know God’s will?Matthew 6:25–34A prayer for a momentA prayer when you’re grievingMatthew 5:4
Read in churchOn 27 SundaysThe years the church reads it, with every reading for that day
Read on a SundaySecond Sunday of AdventYear A · Matthew 3:1–12Read on a SundayThird Sunday of AdventYear A · Matthew 11:2–11Read on a SundayFourth Sunday of AdventYear A · Matthew 1:18–25Read on a SundayFirst Sunday of ChristmasYear A · Matthew 2:13–23Read on a SundayThe Epiphany of Our LordYear A · Matthew 2:1–12Read on a SundayBaptism of Our LordYear A · Matthew 3:13–17Read on a SundayThird Sunday after the EpiphanyYear A · Matthew 4:12–23Read on a SundayFourth Sunday after the EpiphanyYear A · Matthew 5:1–12Read on a SundayFifth Sunday after the EpiphanyYear A · Matthew 5:13–20Read on a SundaySixth Sunday after the EpiphanyYear A · Matthew 5:21–37Read on a SundaySeventh Sunday after the EpiphanyYear A · Matthew 5:38–48Read on a SundayEighth Sunday after the EpiphanyYear A · Matthew 6:24–34Read on a SundayNinth Sunday after the EpiphanyYear A · Matthew 7:21–29Read on a SundayFirst Sunday in LentYear A · Matthew 4:1–11Read on a SundayLectionary 8Year A · Matthew 6:24–34Read on a SundayLectionary 9Year A · Matthew 7:21–29Read on a SundayLectionary 10Year A · Matthew 9:9–13, 18–26Read on a SundayLectionary 11Year A · Matthew 9:35—10:8 [9–23]Read on a SundayLectionary 12Year A · Matthew 10:24–39Read on a SundayLectionary 13Year A · Matthew 10:40–42Read on a SundayLectionary 14Year A · Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30Read on a SundayLectionary 15Year A · Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23Read on a SundayLectionary 16Year A · Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43Read on a SundayLectionary 17Year A · Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52Read on a SundayAll Saints SundayYear A · Matthew 5:1–12Read on a SundayThe Epiphany of Our LordYear B · Matthew 2:1–12Read on a SundayThe Epiphany of Our LordYear C · Matthew 2:1–12