Written primarily to a first-century Jewish audience, the Gospel of Matthew acts as the crucial bridge connecting the Old and New Testaments. Matthew carefully demonstrates how Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled ancient messianic prophecies, arriving not just as a teacher, but as the long-awaited King. Centered around five major discourses—including the counter-cultural Sermon on the Mount—our selected Gospel of Matthew Bible study books will help you grasp what it means to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven today.
Our Top Matthew Bible Study Picks
The Sermon on the Mount Pick
Sermon on the Mount (LifeGuide Bible Studies) by John Stott
Best for: Unpacking Jesus’ core ethical teaching in a structured, small-group format. For a whole-book LifeGuide study, try Matthew: Being Discipled by Jesus by Stephen D. Eyre and Jacalyn Eyre.
The Expository Pick
Matthew: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible) by Drew Hunter
Best for: Understanding how Matthew uses the Old Testament to show who Jesus is.
The Verse-by-Verse Classic
The Gospel of Matthew (The New Daily Study Bible) by William Barclay
Best for: Teachers and advanced students looking for language and cultural context.