Matthew and Work

Introduction to Matthew The Kingdom of Heaven Has Come Near (Matthew) Working as Citizens of God\u27s Kingdom (Matthew 1-4) Why Should We Listen to Jesus? (Matthew 1-2) Jesus Calling (Matthew 3-4) The Kingdom of Heaven at Work in Us (Matthew 5-7) The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3) Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4) Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled (Matthew 5:6) Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy (Matthew 5:7) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God (Matthew 5:8) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God (Matt 5:9) Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness\u27 sake (Matt 5:10) Salt and Light in the World of Work (Matthew 5:13-16) Living Out the Righteousness of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5:17-48) Wealth and Provision (Matthew 6) \u27Give us this day our daily bread\u27 (Matthew 6:11) Store your treasure in heaven, not on earth (Matthew 6:19-34) Moral Guidance (Matthew 7) “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged” (Matthew 7:1-5) The Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12) Lord, Have Mercy (Matthew 8-9) Laborers Deserve Their Food (Matthew 10) Tales of Two Kingdoms (Matthew 11-17) Working on the Sabbath (Matthew 12:1-8) Parables of the Kingdom (Matthew 13) Paying Taxes (Matthew 17:24-27 and 22:15-22) Living in the New Kingdom (Matthew 18-25) Conflict Resolution (Matthew 18:15-35) The Rich Young Man (Matthew 19:16-30) The Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) Servant Leadership (Matthew 20:20-28) Words and Deeds (Matthew 21:28-41) Serving Upward and Downward (Matthew 24:45-51) The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25:31-46) The Body of Christ (Matthew 26) Jesus\u27 Death, Resurrection and Commissioning of His Followers (Matthew 27-28) Conclusion to Matthew Key Verses and Themes in Matthe