The Book of Matthew (2020 Edition)

The book of Matthew is the gospel of our eternal King that narrates the story of Jesus. It establishes him as a direct descendant of King David, preserving and fulfilling his royal line as the rightful heir as well as a descendant of Abraham, the father of Israel.   As the first book of the New Testament, Matthew connects the past with the present and the future. It reveals the person of Jesus and his heavenly kingdom realm and teaches us how to live as citizens of that realm.   The Gospel of Matthew brings before our eyes the power and majesty of our loving King, who offers every person access to an eternal, heavenly realm free from the consequences of sin and an oasis to refresh our lives.   'Ask, and the gift is yours. Seek, and you'll discover. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.' Matthew 7:7  

DR. BRIAN SIMMONS is a passionate lover of God. After a dramatic conversion to Christ, Brian knew that God was calling him to go to the unreached people of the world and present the gospel of God's grace to all who would listen. With his wife, Candice, and their three children, he spent eight years in the tropical rain forest of the Darien Province of Panama as a church planter, translator, and consultant. Having been trained in linguistics and Bible translation principles, Brian assisted in the Paya-Kuna New Testament translation project. After his ministry overseas, Brian was instrumental in planting a thriving church in New England (U.S.) and currently travels full time as a speaker and Bible teacher. He is the lead translator of The Passion Translation®.