The Message of Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven (Bible Speaks Today)

Publisher's Description

Matthew's Gospel is the first and perhaps the most important single document of the New Testament, for in it we have the fullest and most systematic account of the birth, life, teaching, death and resurrection of the founder of Christianity, Jesus the Messiah. Michael Green shows how this very Jewish Gospel portrays the power and purpose of Jesus' life and work, which was to bring light to all nations.

Matthew records Jesus as Messiah, Son of God, Son of David, Son of Man and supremely as God returning to Jerusalem as judge and redeemer. The consequences of this steady focus are as relevant now as then. Now more than ever we need to hear Matthew's emphasis on the unity of God's revelation—old and new—his teaching on the life of discipleship and the meaning of the kingdom of heaven, and his insights into the people of the Messiah, the end of the world and the universality of the good news.

About the Author

E. Michael Green helped establish the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics where he continues to lecture. He formerly served as senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University, England, and as adviser in evangelism to the archbishops of Canterbury and York. As a pastor, evangelist, author, and lecturer, he has taught and preached the New Testament for many years. His books include I Believe in the Holy Spirit and Evangelism in the Early Church.