Daily Readings at Southeast

 Scripture: Matthew 21 Matthew 22 Matthew 23 Matthew 24

 Scripture: Matthew 17 Matthew 18 Matthew 19 Matthew 20

 Scripture: Matthew 13 Matthew 14 Matthew 15 Matthew 16

 Scripture: Matthew 9 Matthew 10 Matthew 11 Matthew 12

 Scripture: Matthew 5 Matthew 6 Matthew 7 Matthew 8

 Scripture: Matthew 2 Matthew 3 Matthew 4

  Introduction to Matthew Matthew opens the New Testament by introducing us to Jesus as the long-awaited King—the Messiah promised throughout the Old Testament. Writing primarily to a Jewish audience, Matthew emphasizes how Jesus fulfills the prophecies and patterns that shaped Israel’s history. From the very first verse, Matthew connects Jesus to David and Abraham, anchoring Him in Israel’s royal and covenantal line. His genealogy isn’t just a list of names—it’s a declaration that Jesus is the rightful heir to the throne and the fulfillment of God’s promises. Matthew structures his Gospel around five major teaching sections, possibly reflecting the five books of the Law. This format invites readers to see Jesus as the new and greater Moses, giving a new law not written on tablets, but taught with authority and lived out in love. One of the most well-known portions of Matthew is the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7), where Jesus teaches what life in His kingdom looks like: humilit...