Matthew For You

Accessible commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, enabling listeners to treasure the glory of Jesus being God with us, then, now, and eternally. Use as a daily reading, teaching, or preaching resource.

"Matthew’s Gospel tells the story of Jesus, Immanuel, God with us, Israel’s Messiah, and the hope of all nations. If you are a Christian, this is the story of your Savior-King. Matthew’s Gospel is something of a training manual to show you how you can live within this wonderful story."

Unpacking the Gospel, pastor and theologian Tim Chester helps listeners to follow the contours of Matthew's writing, seeing how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament, what membership of his kingdom looks like in our lives, and how the hope of Jesus is for the whole of the world.

God’s Word For You resources are accessible commentaries. They are designed for devotional listening or teaching prep, or to help you dig deeper into the Bible. Each commentary offers expository reflections on a book of the Bible and includes straightforward insights into history, culture, and more.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Chapter 1: Immanuel Fulfils God’s Word (Matthew 1–2)
4. Chapter 2: Immanuel Renews God’s People (Matthew 3–4)
5. Chapter 3: The Renewed Life: Part 1 (Matthew 5)
6. Chapter 4: The Renewed Life: Part 2 (Matthew 6–7)
7. Chapter 5: The Authority of the Messiah (Matthew 8–9)
8. Chapter 6: The Authority of the Messianic People (Matthew 10–11)
9. Chapter 7: The Authority of the Messiah Rejected (Matthew 12–13)
10. Chapter 8: The Identity of the Messiah Revealed (Matthew 14–16)
11. Chapter 9: The Community of Little Ones (Matthew 17–18)
12. Chapter 10: Welcoming the Little Ones (Matthew 19:1–21:11)
13. Chapter 11: The First Will Be Last: Rejecting the Proud (Matthew 21:12–23:39)
14. Chapter 12: The End of the Temple and the End of History (Matthew 24–25)
15. Chapter 13: The First Will Be Last: The Passion of the Messiah (Matthew 26:1–27:54)
16. Chapter 14: The Last Will Be First: The Resurrection of the Messiah (Matthew 27:55–28:20)
17. Closing Credits

Tim Chester

Dr. Tim Chester is a prolific author with a wide range of published works. One of his notable books includes ""Stott on the Christian Life: Between Two Worlds."" Not only is Tim Chester an influential theologian and writer, but he also serves as the pastor of Grace Church Boroughbridge in England. Additionally, Dr. Chester brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise as a senior faculty member of Crosslands Training. His academic achievements include a PhD in theology and a PgDip in history; furthermore, Tim Chester possesses an impressive 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry, which undoubtedly enriches his teachings and writings. With a remarkable collection of over 40 books to his name, Tim Chester's literary contributions have made a significant impact on the theological landscape. Tim is happily married with two grown-up daughters. He resides in the serene countryside of Derbyshire.