Sessions with Matthew : Becoming a Family of Faith

Sessions with Matthew is an eleven-session study unit designed to provide a compelling look at the Gospel of Matthew. Each session is followed by a thought-provoking page of questions that allow for a deeper experience of the scriptural passages. Dedication Acknowledgments Table of Contents Introducing Matthew Part I: Jesus’ Life Session 1: Who Were Jesus’ Ancestors? (Matthew 1:1-25) Session 2: What Happened after Jesus Was Born? (Matthew 1–4) Session 3: What Did Jesus Say? (Matthew 5–7) Session 4: Who Followed Jesus? (Matthew 8–12) Session 5: What Did Jesus Do? (Matthew 13–20) Part II Surprise Ending: A Week in the Life of Jesus Session 6: Surprise in the Temple (Matthew 21:1-22) Session 7: Predictions of a Surprise Return (Parables) (Matthew 21:23–25:46) Session 8: Enemies Plot to Kill Jesus (Matthew 26:1–27:10) Session 9: Apocalyptic Death (Matthew 27:11-66) Session 10: Reports of the Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-15) Session 11: Farewell with Faith (Matthew 28:16-20) Bibliography