Matthew

Matthew: An Expositional Commentary offers a verse-by-verse overview of the Gospel of Matthew, guiding readers through the life, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah.

Dr. R.C. Sproul presents this commentary as an adaptation of sermons preached at Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Fla., where he practiced the ancient method of lectio continua—continuous exposition through books of the Bible. Rather than offering exhaustive analysis of every verse, Sproul focuses on the key themes and ideas that comprise the “big picture” of each passage, making this book accessible as both an overview and an introduction to Matthew’s Gospel.

The commentary moves from the genealogy and birth of Jesus through the Sermon on the Mount, the parables of the kingdom, Jesus’ confrontations with the religious leaders, and His passion, death, and resurrection. Throughout, Sproul draws out the theological significance of Matthew’s presentation of Jesus as the Son of David and Son of Abraham, attending carefully to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, the nature of the kingdom of God, and the authority of Christ over law, temple, and tradition. Pastoral application accompanies doctrinal exposition, addressing the life of prayer, the cost of discipleship, the danger of hypocrisy, and the call to faithful obedience.

Key Themes

• Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament messianic promises
• The Sermon on the Mount and its implications for Christian living
• The kingdom of God and its hidden yet transformative presence
• The authority of Christ over Scripture, tradition, and religious institutions
• The call to genuine faith, repentance, and perseverance

Featured Quotes

“Our inability to see God is not a deficiency in our eyes but a deficiency in our hearts.”

“The weakness of our flesh is trumped by the grace of God.”