{"product_id":"matthew-9780664226978","title":"Matthew","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this Gospel, Matthew tells the story of Jesus, who is the presence of God and has come to call the faithful to a new level of righteousness. He challenges his disciples to live each day as participants in God's kingdom--be poor in spirit and pure in heart, turn the other cheek and love one's enemies. Through his teachings and healings, Jesus breaks the bonds of evil and sin and frees each one for a life rich in celebration and service. By his resurrection, Jesus continues to be present, even until the end of the age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterpretation Bible Studies (IBS) offers solid biblical content in a creative study format. Forged in the tradition of the celebrated Interpretation commentary series, IBS makes the same depth of biblical insight available in a dynamic, flexible, and user-friendly resource. Designed for adults and older youth, IBS can be used in small groups, in church school classes, in large group presentations, or in personal study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcKenzie, Alyce M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eAlyce M. McKenzie\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Homiletics at the Southern Methodist University Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas. She is the author of a number of books including \u003ci\u003ePreaching Proverbs: Wisdom for the Pulpit\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eParables for Today\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by WJK.","brand":"Westminster John Knox Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50568261435666,"sku":"9780664226978","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_df5d88d8-44ee-44bc-9853-43577d3872a9.jpg?v=1731940752","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/matthew-9780664226978","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}