Publisher's Synopsis
The Gospel According to Matthew consequently emphasizes Christ's fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies (5:17) and his role as a new lawgiver whose divine mission was confirmed by repeated miracles. ... Matthew is the first in order of the four canonical Gospels and is often called the "ecclesiastical"
This book provides a verse by verse guide to the Sunday readings from the Gospel of Matthew. It contains over 300 relevant Old Testament references and allusions. The readings are taken from the Sundays in Year A of the three-year lectionary cycle. They are common to Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Methodists. This resource has been developed for individual or group study.
