Gospel of Matthew

Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Matthew 5:13–20 challenges us to live visibly for God with a righteousness that reaches the heart.

Reflection Matthew 5:1–12 opens the Sermon on the Mount with one of Jesus’ best-known teachings: the Beatitudes. Jesus describes as blessed people whom the world may not immediately consider fortunate. He speaks of the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the gentle, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart,…

Jesus begins His ministry in Galilee, calls His first disciples, and proclaims the Good News of the Kingdom. Matthew 4:12–25 invites us to hear His call and follow.

Jesus resists the devil in the wilderness by answering each temptation with Scripture. Matthew 4:1–11 reminds us to know God’s Word, trust Him, and worship Him alone.

Jesus is baptized by John, the Spirit of God descends, and the Father declares Him to be His beloved Son. Explore Matthew 3:13–17 and the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry.

John the Baptist calls people to repentance and prepares the way for Jesus. Matthew 3:1–12 challenges us to turn toward God and produce fruit worthy of repentance.

Joseph returns from Egypt with Jesus and Mary, but another warning leads the family to Nazareth. Matthew 2:19–23 reminds us to trust God one faithful step at a time.

Joseph flees to Egypt with Jesus and Mary as Herod’s cruelty brings grief to Bethlehem. Matthew 2:13–18 confronts suffering while reminding us that evil does not have the final word.

Wise men from the east journey to Bethlehem seeking the King of the Jews. Matthew 2:1–12 contrasts their joyful worship of Jesus with Herod’s fearful resistance.

Joseph faces circumstances he cannot understand, but when God reveals the way forward, he responds with faith and obedience. Matthew 1:18–25 points us toward Jesus, the promised Saviour and Immanuel — God with us.