August 6 - Matthew

Bible in a Year with Pastor Chris Dodge · Aug 6, 2026 · 55m

This is the opening study of the New Testament books. Pastor gives an overview of the first three books of the New Testament. They are called the "Synoptic Gospels." They tell much of the same stories but from unique views. Their uniqueness is what Pastor will focus on as we study each of them.

Synoptic Gospels

⁃ Matthew - focuses on Jesus as the Messiah - the One they were waiting for and is specifically addressed to the Jewish people and that Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophesied Messiah.

⁃ Mark - focuses on Jesus as the Son of God - The Living God took on human flesh and lived among…