The Book of Matthew: The Smart Guide to the Bible Series

What did the arrival of the promised Messiah mean for the Jews of Matthew's day? What does it mean for you today?

The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Matthew gives you valuable insights into Christ's life, teachings, death, and resurrection so you can more fully experience the purpose and power of King Jesus at work in your life.

The Smart Guide to the Bible series contains user-friendly guides for everyday Bible readers, designed to faithfully lead you through the Bible using a big-picture and easy-to-understand approach. Every page contains handy features or learning aids like these:

• cross-references to other Scriptures
• brief commentaries from experts
• points to ponder
• the big picture of how passages fit with the entire Bible
• practical tips for applying biblical truths to life
• simple definitions of key words and concepts
• interesting maps, charts, and illustrations
• wrap-ups of each biblical passage
• study questions

Whether you're new to the Bible, a long-time student of Scripture, or somewhere in between, you'll appreciate the many ways The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Matthew goes far beyond your typical Bible study tool. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of God's word.