Who was Matthew in the Bible? When Matthew left his tax collector's booth in Galilee to follow Jesus, he became an eyewitness to the Savior's ministry. His record gives the teachings of Jesus special attention and assures believers that Jesus is the Messiah foretold by so many Old Testament prophecies. For these reasons, his gospel has become the first book of the New Testament. Want to learn more? If you're wondering what the book of Matthew is all about, this helpful resource is for you! Matthew is a reliable Bible commentary. It's down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, and filled with practical and modern applications to Scripture. It also includes the complete text of the book of Matthew from the NIV Bible. The Christ-centered commentaries following the Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, illustrations, and archaeological information. Matthew is a great resource for personal or group study! This book is a part of The People's Bible series from Northwestern Publishing House.
