When Jesus called Matthew, as he sat in his office where he collected customs duty, he rose up and followed him and left everything behind him except one thing - his pen. Matthew was to become the chronicler of Christ's life and teachings - and, though it is widely accepted that he did not write the gospel itself, his influence is felt throughout.

William Barclay

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Series Foreword (by Ronnie Barclay)

General Introduction (by William Barclay, 1975)

General Foreword (by John Drane)

Editor’s Preface (by Linda Foster)

Introduction (by John Drane)

The Six Accents in the Voice of Jesus

The Accent of Confidence (11:1–6)

The Accent of Admiration (11:7–11)

Violence and the Kingdom (11:12–15)

The Accent of Sorrowful Rebuke (11:16–19)

The Accent of Heartbroken Condemnation (11:20–4)

The Accent of Authority (11:25–7)

The Accent of Compassion (11:28–30)

Crisis

Breaking the Sabbath Law (12:1–8)

The Claim of Human Need (12:1–8) (contd)

Master of the Sabbath (12:1–8) (contd)

Love and Law (12:9–14)

The Challenge Accepted (12:9–14) (contd)

The Characteristics of the Servant of the Lord (12:15–21)

Satan’s Defences are Breached (12:22–9)

The Jewish Exorcists (12:22–9) (contd)

The Impossibility of Neutrality (12:30)

The Sin Beyond Forgiveness (12:31–3)

The Lost Awareness (12:31–3) (contd)

Hearts and Words (12:34–7)

The Only Sign (12:38–42)

The Peril of the Empty Heart (12:43–5)

True Kinship (12:46–50)

Many Things in Parables

The Sower went out to Sow (13:1–9, 18–23)

The Word and the Hearer (13:1–9, 18–23) (contd)

No Despair (13:1–9, 18–23) (contd)

The Truth and the Listener (13:10–17, 34–5)

Life’s Stern Law (13:10–17, 34–5) (contd)

Human Blindness and God’s Purpose (13:10–17, 34–5) (contd)

The Act of an Enemy (13:24–30, 36–43)

The Time for Judgment (13:24–30, 36–43) (contd)

The Small Beginning (13:31–2)

The Transforming Power of Christ (13:33)

The Working of the Leaven (13:33) (contd)

All in the Day’s Work (13:44)

The Precious Pearl (13:45–6)

The Catch and the Separation (13:47–50)

Old Gifts used in a New Way (13:51–2)

The Barrier of Unbelief (13:53–8)

The Tragic Drama of John the Baptist (14:1–12)

The Fall of Herod (14:1–12) (contd)

Compassion and Power (14:13–21)

The Place of the Disciple in the Work of Christ (14:13–21) (contd)

The Making of a Miracle (14:13–21) (contd)

In the Hour of Trouble (14:22–7)

Collapse and Recovery (14:28–33)

The Ministry of Christ (14:34–6)

Clean and Unclean (15:1–9)

The Foods which Cannot be Eaten (15:1–9) (contd)

The Ways of Cleansing (15:1–9) (contd)

Breaking God’s Law to Keep Human Law (15:1–9) (contd)

The Real Goodness and the Real Evil (15:10–20)

Faith Tested and Faith Answered (15:21–8)

The Faith which Won the Blessing (15:21–8) (contd)

The Bread of Life (15:29–39)

The Graciousness of Jesus (15:29–39) (contd)

Blind to the Signs (16:1–4)

The Dangerous Leaven (16:5–12)

The Scene of the Great Discovery (16:13–16)

The Inadequacy of Human Categories (16:13–16) (contd)

The Great Promise (16:17–19)

The Gates of Hell (16:17–19) (contd)

The Place of Peter (16:17–19) (contd)

The Great Rebuke (16:20–3)

The Challenge behind the Rebuke (16:20–3) (contd)

The Great Challenge (16:24–6)

Losing and Finding Life (16:24–6) (contd)

The Warning and the Promise (16:27–8)

The Mount of Transfiguration (17:1–8)

The Blessing of the Past (17:1–8) (contd)

The Instruction of Peter (17:1–8) (contd)

Teaching the Way of the Cross (17:9–13, 22–3)

The Essential Faith (17:14–20)

The Temple Tax (17:24–7)

How to Pay Our Debts (17:24–7) (contd)

Personal Relationships

The Mind of a Child (18:1–4)

Christ and the Child (18:5–7, 10)

The Terrible Responsibility (18:5–7, 10) (contd)

The Surgical Removal (18:8–9)

The Shepherd and the Lost Sheep (18:12–14)

Seeking the Stubborn (18:15–18)

The Power of the Presence (18:19–20)

How to Forgive (18:21–35)

Jewish Marriage and Divorce (19:1–9)

Jewish Grounds for Divorce (19:1–9) (contd)

The Answer of Jesus (19:1–9) (contd)

The High Ideal (19:1–9) (contd)

The Realization of the Ideal (19:10–12)

When Jesus called Matthew, as he sat in his office where he collected customs duty, he rose up and followed him and left everything behind him except one thing - his pen. Matthew was to become the chronicler of Christ''s life and teachings - and, though it is widely accepted that he did not write the gospel itself, his influence is felt throughout.

'Jesus took bread and blessed it, and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said' "Take, eat, this is my body".' Matthew is written in a rhythmical and often poetic prose. It is the gospel best suited for public reading, and, as a result, it is probably the best known: It tells the story of Christ's infancy; the Sermon on the Mount; the parables of the wheat and the tares; the sheep and the goats; and the Resurrection. William Barclay's insightful commentary brings freshness to these familiar passages and uncovers the vivid depth of meaning often lost in translation and repetition. In this second volume examining the Gospel of Matthew, discover again the miracles, the parables and the Resurrection of Jesus. William Barclay's world-renowned down-to-earth New Daily Study Bible commentaries - including his own translations of the New Testament texts - have inspired millions of people across the generations 'to know better their Bible, their God and their Saviour'.

'Most devotional writing sits too light on the historical and critical facts. Barclay was one of the few who could at the same time distil the essence of scholarly findings with nourishment for the Christian way.' -- Richard Harries 'William Barclay writes with such an intelligent clarity and generosity.' -- Nick Baines

William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books--most of which are still in print today.

'Most devotional writing sits too light on the historical and critical facts. Barclay was one of the few who could at the same time distil the essence of scholarly findings with nourishment for the Christian way.'

'William Barclay writes with such an intelligent clarity and generosity.'

\["For Christians seeking deeper insight into Christ's teachings", "Helps you understand the life and parables of Jesus", "You will enrich your faith with relatable stories and lessons"\]

Discover the timeless wisdom and teachings of Jesus in The Gospel of Matthew, Volume 2.

Gospel of Matthew - volume 2

Navigation Bar

Header Default

Download the Christian360 App to read eBooks and listen to Audiobooks bought at Christian360

Download the App

Gospel of Matthew - volume 2

Description

Need support?

Customer reviews

Download the App

Download the App