The book of Matthew narrates the story of Jesus: descendant of Abraham, heir of David, and our eternal King. As the first book of the New Testament, Matthew connects the past with the present and the future. It reveals our majestic, loving King and his heavenly kingdom realm and teaches us how to live as citizens of that realm.This 12-lesson study guide on the book of Matthew provides a unique and welcoming opportunity to immerse yourself in God''s precious Word as expressed in The Passion Translation®. Begin your journey with a thorough introduction that details Matthew''s authorship, date of composition, first recipients, setting, purpose, central message, and key themes. Each lesson then walks you through a portion from the book and includes features such as notable verses, historical and cultural background information, definitions of words and language, cross references to other books of the Bible, maps, and character portraits of figures from the Bible and church history. Enrich your biblical understanding of the book of Matthew, experience God''s love for you, and share his heart with others.