Smyth guides readers along Matthew's arc with narrative clarity and gentle context.
0-12 Years
8.5" x 5.5" Paperback
176 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Religion
Description
Book Synopsis
Smyth guides readers along Matthew's arc with narrative clarity and gentle context. Each chapter focuses on one scene or turning point-crowning at the Jordan and the desert conflict; laws of the Kingdom; signs and parables; commissioning ambassadors; warnings in the Temple; Gethsemane; the Cross; and the King of Glory. The aim is not mere information but a coherent vision: the Kingdom founded, taught, and opened to the world. Throughout, Smyth highlights Matthew's signature emphasis-the Gospel as the "Gospel of the Kingdom," the Church as a true colony of Heaven on earth.
Readers come away remembering the story and recognizing why it matters. Expect renewed confidence to read Scripture attentively and the cultivation of virtues-mercy, purity of heart, peacemaking, and perseverance-that shape character and choice long after the book is closed.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)
Weight: .46 Pounds
Suggested Age: 0-12 Years
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Religion
Publisher: Living Book Press
Theme: Biblical Studies
Format: Paperback
Author: John Paterson Smyth
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2026
TCIN: 1011125825
UPC: 9781761539763
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-6884
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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