nsions in the teachings of Jesus. The six-session DVD includes teaching sessions featuring Matthew Skinner. The video sessions are approximately 10-12 minutes long. All video sessions are closed-captioned. Components include the book, Matthew: The Gospel of Promised Blessings, and a comprehensive Leader Guide, making this perfect as a six-week group study throughout the year. The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus and his message as full of tender compassion and urgent warning. This six-part exploration of an enigmatic Gospel takes readers into the themes, topics, and tensions at the heart of Matthew's story about the life and work of Jesus. Chapters focus on blessing and comfort, judgment and retribution, the meaning of discipleship, Jesus' vision for the Church and world, conflicts and complaints, and how the Gospel of Matthew speaks to believers today.