February 19

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand”

From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Mt 4:17

Scripture:                    ¨Genesis 2:7-9 ; Genesis 3:1-24; Matthew 3:1 – 4:25

Commentary:             pp. 60-83

 

February 26

He led them up a high mountain and was transfigured before them

A bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” Mt 17:5

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 17:1-27

Commentary:             pp. 15-31; 214-224

 

March 5

He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are . . . ”

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”   Mt 5:9

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 5:1-48

Commentary:             pp. 84-101       

 

March 12

The teaching continues: treasures in heaven and the house built on rock

“Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.” Mt 7:12

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 6:1 - 7:29

Commentary:             pp. 102-123     

 

March 19

Jesus heals; Jesus commissions his disciples

When it was evening, they brought him many who were possessed by demons, and he drove out the spirits by a word and cured all the sick….  Mt 8:16

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 8:1 – 10:42

Commentary:             pp.124-149      

 

March 26

The Passion and Death of the Messiah

“My Father, if it is not possible that this cup pass without my drinking it, your will be done!”  Mt 26:42

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 26:1 – 27:66

Commentary:             pp. 329-364     

 

April 2

No meeting – Holy Thursday

 

April 9

Emmanuel: “God is with us”

“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”  Mt 28:20

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 28 and Matthew 1:1 – 2:23

Commentary:             pp. 365-373 and pp. 33-59

 

April 16

Diverse responses to Jesus

“The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’”  Mt 11:19

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 11:1 – Matthew 12:50

Commentary:             pp. 150-173

 

April 23

Parables of the kingdom; Jesus continues his ministry

He proposed another parable to them. “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed….”  Mt 13:31

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 13:1 – 15:39

Commentary:             pp. 174-200

 

April 30

More diverse responses to Jesus; sermon on life in the church

Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Messiah, the son of the living God.”  Mt 16:15-16

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 16 and 18; review Matthew 17

Commentary:             pp. 201-213 and pp. 225-236; review pp. 214-224

 

May 7

Journey to Jerusalem

“Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death….”  Mt 20:18

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 19:1 – 20:34

Commentary:             pp. 237-262

 

May 14

Controversy in the Temple

Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all those engaged in selling and buying there.  Mt 21:12

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 21:1 – Matthew 23:39

Commentary:             pp. 263-300

 

May 21

The Coming Judgment

“Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.”  Mt 25:45

Scripture:                    ¨ Matthew 24:1 – Matthew 25:46

Commentary:             pp. 301-328