Life Lessons from Matthew: The Carpenter King

by Max Lucado

Overview

Matthew accepted Christ's invitation to follow him and never turned back. He spent the rest of his life convincing folks that this carpenter was the King.

Jesus gave the call and never took it back. The relationship Jesus had with Matthew can serve to convince us that if Jesus had a place for Matthew, a tax collector, he just might have a place for us, too.

Join beloved author Max Lucado as he enters Matthew's Gospel to find out what it looks like to be chosen by the Carpenter King—and what it looks like to accept his invitation. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Matthew, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:

• God kept his promise of a deliverer for his people.
• God's ideas about his kingdom are often different from his people's ideas of the same kingdom.
• Jesus lived fully as a human and as God.
• Jesus' ministry and sacrifice changed the world forever.

The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:

• An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.
• Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.
• An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).
• Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.
• Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.

The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310086307
Publisher:	HarperChristian Resources
Publication date:	02/13/2018
Series:	Life Lessons
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	514,113
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 150 million products in print.

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Table of Contents

How to Study the Bible v

Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew ix

Lesson 1 God with Skin On (Matthew 1:18-2:12) 1

Lesson 2 Overcoming Temptation (Matthew 3:13-4:11) 11

Lesson 3 Power in Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15) 21

Lesson 4 The Compassion of Christ (Matthew 9:18-38) 31

Lesson 5 Following Christ (Matthew 10:24-42) 41

Lesson 6 Heaven's Great Invitation (Matthew 11:16-30) 51

Lesson 7 Spiritual Receptivity (Matthew 13:3-23) 61

Lesson 8 Bread of Life (Matthew 14:6-21) 71

Lesson 9 Humility (Matthew 18:1-14) 81

Lesson 10 Missing the Messiah (Matthew 21:1-17) 91

Lesson 11 The Last Days (Matthew 24:32-51) 101

Lesson 12 He's Alive! (Matthew 28:1-10) 111

Leader's Guide for Small Groups 119