The Message of Matthew

The Bible Speaks Today: New Testament

by green-michael

The Gospel according to Matthew is perhaps the most important single document of the New Testament, for in it we have the fullest and most systematic account of the birth, life, teaching, death and resurrection of the founder of Christianity, Jesus the Messiah. Michael Green shows how this very Jewish Gospel portrays the power and purpose of Jesus' life and work, which was to bring light to all nations. Matthew records Jesus as Son of God, Messiah, Son of David, Son of Man and supremely as God returning to Jerusalem as judge and redeemer. The consequences of this steady focus are as relevant now as then. We need Matthew's emphasis on the unity of God's revelation, old and new, its reaching on the life of discipleship and the meaning of the kingdom of heaven, and its insights into the people of the messiah, the end of the world and the universality of the Good News.

Genres: Theology, Reference, Religion, Christian, Church, New Testament, Biblical Studies

320 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

Reviews

[Lou Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A commentary on Matthew, written from the perspective of someone who has a genuine Christian faith. I didn’t agree with everything but I found most of what he had to say really helpful.

[Patrick Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great commentary of Matthew's gospel with very practical exposition and application. I would highly recommend it.

[Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great series, and Michael Green is a wonderful author. Highly recommended.

[Dustin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an accessible, readable devotional commentary. Most of the book was nice, simple, not giving much more than you’d find in other shorter commentaries. But every now and then, you came across something outstanding not contained in other works. I didn’t use a lot of it to preach through. But there were a few sections, it became a primary resource. For that, I rank it higher.

[Phil Butcher · Rating 2 out of 5]

Surprisingly, I found this quite patchy in quality. Some good insights but also some diversions from the text in application.

[Ian · Rating 5 out of 5]

These Bible Speaks Today (BST) commentaries are excellent and this one is no exception.

Michael Green has obviously spent a great deal of time reading and meditating on the Word plus read many other commentaries including many very old ones. This is one of the great attributes of the BST studies: the thoroughness of the research when compiling them.

Green's commentary is challenging in its content and interpretation. There were many instances of when I needed to re-read sentences and always left with me with much to contemplate and meditate on.

I have a much better understanding of this Gospel as a result of reading this commentary and accordingly recommend it highly. It's coverage of the Sermon on the Mount is scant, principally because this is dealt separately by John Stott in another BST edition. I have read this as well and also recommend it highly.

One of many interesting tidbits one learns from reading these BST volumes: three of Jesus significant "teachings" were conducted on mountains: The Sermon on the Mount, the Transfiguration and the Great Commission. I wonder if I should spend more time on mountains.

If you're planning on studying Matthew, I'd encourage you to read both of the BST editions, ie, Green's and Stott's.

[Danmcgohan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Narrative of the book of Matthew of the Bible. Read as supplement to my daily reading of a chapter a day of the Bible. Insightful. Not a Bible commentary but a explanation of Matthew as told by Mr. Green.

[Lemuel]

I used this commentary as my companion thru the gospel of Matthew. At times it was very interesting as well as concise. Would recommend for a entry level commentary on Matthew's Gospel.