For over a year now, I have labored to teach the saints verse-by-verse through Matthew’s gospel. I don’t know how many times I’ve read through Matthew at this point, but it’s a lot. But the cliche remains true: you never know a subject until you can teach it well.

I don’t know that I’ve done well, but I’ve come to an appreciation for this gospel unlike I’d had years prior. Because I’m a fast reader, I can go through books somewhat quickly. But there’s a lurking danger when one does that, especially with Scripture. For me, at least, I am learning to slow down and read slowly. Meditatively. Read>pause>reflect>read again, etc.

Below is a short video where I try to summarize some of the “big rocks” and takeaways I’ve come away with over these many months in this wonderful gospel. I hope it is helpful for someone out there in interweb land.