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

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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)

Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew

The Lineage of the King (1:1–17)

The Three Stages (1:1–17) (contd)

The Realization of People’s Dreams (1:1–17) (contd)

Not the Righteous, but Sinners (1:1–17) (contd)

The Saviour’s Entry into the World (1:18–25)

Born of the Holy Spirit (1:18–25) (contd)

Creation and Re-creation (1:18–25) (contd)

The Birthplace of the King (2:1–2)

The Homage of the East (2:1–2) (contd)

The Crafty King (2:3–9)

Gifts for Christ (2:9–12)

Escape to Egypt (2:13–15)

The Slaughter of the Children (2:16–18)

Return to Nazareth (2:19–23)

The Years Between

The Emergence of John the Baptizer (3:1–6)

The Message of John – The Threat (3:1–6)

The Message of John – The Promise (3:7–12) (contd)

The Message of John – The Promise and the Threat (3:7–12) (contd)

The Message of John – The Demand (3:7–12) (contd)

Jesus and his Baptism (3:13–17)

The Testing Time

The Temptations of Christ (4:1–11)

The Sacred Story (4:1–11) (contd)

The Attack of the Tempter  (4:1–11) (contd)

The Son of God goes forth (4:12–17)

The Herald of God (4:12–17) (contd)

Christ calls the Fishermen (4:18–22)

The Methods of the Master (4:23–5)

The Activities of Jesus (4:23–5) (contd)

The Sermon on the Mount

The Supreme Blessedness (5:3)

The Bliss of the Destitute (5:3) (contd)

The Bliss of the Broken Heart (5:4)

The Bliss of the God-controlled Life (5:5)

The Bliss of the Starving Spirit (5:6)

The Bliss of Perfect Sympathy (5:7)

The Bliss of the Clean Heart (5:8)

The Bliss of Bringing People together (5:9)

The Bliss of the Sufferer for Christ (5:10–12)

The Bliss of the Blood-stained Way (5:10–12) (contd)

The Salt of the Earth (5:13)

The Light of the World (5:14–15)

Shining for God (5:16)

The Eternal Law (5:17–20)

The Essence of the Law (5:17–20) (contd)

The Law and the Gospel (5:17–20) (contd)

The New Authority (5:21–48)

The New Standard (5:21–48) (contd)

The Forbidden Anger (5:21–2)

Words of Insult (5:21–2) (contd)

The Insurmountable Barrier (5:23–4)

Make Peace in Time (5:25–6)

The Forbidden Desire (5:27–8)

The Surgical Cure (5:29–30)

The Bond which Must not be Broken (5:31–2)

The Bond that Cannot be Broken (5:31–2) (contd)

A Word is a Pledge (5:33–7)

The End of Oaths (5:33–7) (contd)

The Ancient Law (5:38–42)

The End of Resentment and of Retaliation (5:38–42) (contd)

Gracious Giving (5:38–42) (contd)

Christian Love (5:43–8)

Christian Love (5:43–8) (contd)

The Reward Motive in the Christian Life (6:1–18)

Right Things from the Wrong Motive (6:1)

How not to Give (6:2–4)

The Motives of Giving (6:2–4) (contd)

How not to Pray (6:5–8)

How not to Pray (6:5–8) (contd)

The Disciple’s Prayer (6:9–15)

The Father in Heaven (6:9)

The Father in Heaven (6:9) (contd)

The Hallowing of the Name (6:9) (contd)

The Prayer for Reverence (6:9) (contd)

God’s Kingdom and God’s Will (6:10)

God’s Kingdom and God’s Will (6:10) (contd)

Our Daily Bread (6:11)

Our Daily Bread (6:11) (contd)

Forgiveness Human and Divine (6:12, 14–15)

Forgiveness Human and Divine (6:12, 14–15) (contd)

The Ordeal of Temptation (6:13)

The Attack of Temptation (6:13) (contd)

The Defence against Temptation (6:13) (contd)

How not to Fast (6:16–18)

And he said to them, 'Follow me'. When Jesus called upon Matthew, as he sat in his office where he collected customs duty, Matthew got up and followed him and left everything behind him except one thing - his pen. Matthew was to become the great chronicler of Christ's life and teachings and, though it is now widely accepted that he did not write the gospel itself, the influence of Matthew's record is undeniably felt throughout. This first volume of William Barclay's thoughtful study of the Gospel of Matthew brings startling insights into Jesus' early life and teaching. Journey with Barclay and re-discover the baptism of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount and the challenges of discipleship. 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'.

'At last! I've discovered William Barclay, and he's brilliant'. -- Diane Louise Jordan 'It is as if he is so constantly excited by the subject matter that he hopes to infect the reader with his own sense of wonder at the riches which the Word of God has to offer.' -- John Bell

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.

And he said to them, 'Follow me'. When Jesus called upon Matthew, as he sat in his office where he collected customs duty, Matthew got up and followed him and left everything behind him except one thing – his pen. Matthew was to become the great chronicler of Christ's life and teachings and, though it is now widely accepted that he did not write the gospel itself, the influence of Matthew's record is undeniably felt throughout. This first volume of William Barclay's thoughtful study of the Gospel of Matthew brings startling insights into Jesus' early life and teaching. Journey with Barclay and re-discover the baptism of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount and the challenges of discipleship. 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'.

'At last! I've discovered William Barclay, and he's brilliant'.

'It is as if he is so constantly excited by the subject matter that he hopes to infect the reader with his own sense of wonder at the riches which the Word of God has to offer.'

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