Jesus Calling Scripture Series: The Book of Matthew with Matt Whitman | @MattWhitmanTMBH

Welcome to a special scripture-focused bonus episode of the Jesus Calling Podcast, where we walk through the gospel of Matthew with pastor and author Matt Whitman (@MattWhitmanTMBH) . Matt walks us through the book of Matthew from its beginning genealogy, to arguably the most famous sermon of all time—the Sermon on the Mount—all the way to Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, positioning it as the bridge between the Old and New Testaments. By diving into how Jesus’ ministry both excited and angered people of the time, and by examining His life as a long-foretold prophecy, we see the foundations for Christianity and the hope that can be found when we realize our role in the story.

00:00 - Introduction: The Connective Tissue Between Testaments
00:54 - Why the Old Testament Leaves Us Feeling Desperate
02:26 - Human Failure and the 400 Years of Silence
03:16 - Opening Matthew: Finding Our Place in God’s Story
04:10 - The Jewish Context & Hidden Meaning in the Genealogy
05:34 - Emmanuel: God Stepping Into the Mess of Humanity
07:15 - "Jesus Listens: Prayers for Every Season" Spotlight
07:43 - The Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Values vs. World Values
11:03 - How Jesus Demonstrates Kingdom Power in Action
12:02 - Resting in Christ: "Come to Me, All Who Are Weary"
13:58 - The Growing Tension: Excitement vs. Opposition
15:04 - Peter’s Confession at Caesarea Philippi: "You Are the Christ"
17:58 - The Unexpected Road to Jerusalem & The Cross
18:49 - Crucifixion, Resurrection & Defeating Death
19:52 - The Great Commission: Hope for Doubters & Believers
21:40 - Outro: Resources from Matt Whitman & Jesus Calling