01914cam a22002773u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000015001122450038001272640051001653000047002163360026002633370026002893380036003155000031003515201148003825340045015306530019015758560042015946356UtSlPG20260610133151.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBS1 aLightheart14aThe Gospel of Matthew for Readers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  a"The Gospel of Matthew for Readers" by Lightheart is an accessible presentation of the biblical Gospel of Matthew, designed for contemporary readers and likely composed in the early 21st century. This work serves as a guide to understanding Jesus' teachings, his fulfillment of prophecy, and the implications of his messages for today's generation, focusing on themes of repentance, faith, and the nature of God's kingdom.  At the start of the text, the editor introduces the purpose of this edition, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's will through Jesus' teachings as detailed in the Gospel of Matthew. The narrative begins with the birth of Jesus, detailing key events such as Joseph's dream, the visit of the wise men, and Herod's subsequent decree. This portion of the gospel highlights the early life of Jesus, setting a foundation for his ministry, as well as the significance of his miraculous acts and prophetic fulfillments. The opening sections aim to engage readers with relatable language and format, making the rich theological content accessible for a modern audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBible. Matthew40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6356