MATTHEW’S UNIQUE TESTIMONY TO JESUS

8/9/2022

Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan introduces Matthew’s unique testimony to the life and lineage of Jesus Christ.

EVENTS IN ISRAEL AND ROME THAT AFFECTED THE WRITING OF MATTHEW’S GOSPEL

8/9/2022

Lay missionary and Educator Frances Hogan sets the setting for Matthew’s Gospel by reviewing historical events in Israel and Rome and how they impacted Matthew’s writing.

THE GLOBAL SETTING OF THE BIBLE AND MATTHEW’S GOSPEL

8/9/2022

Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan continues to set the stage for Matthew’s Gospel by comparing the civilizations of Egypt and Israel, including their pivotal stances toward God, as well as the ways the Church fulfills God’s plan for humanity’s redemption.

THE GLOBAL VIEW OF MATTHEW’S GOSPEL

8/9/2022

Lay Missionary and Educator Frances Hogan of Ireland notes how every chapter of Matthew’s Gospel exemplifies the Christian lifestyle, while revealing God’s will to humanity

THE AUDIENCE OF MATTHEW’S GOSPEL

8/9/2022

Scripture scholar Frances Hogan analyzes how Matthew wrote his Gospel for a Jewish audience and Jesus’ revelation of a New Torah to live by.

MATTHEW 2: THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

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Frances Hogan looks at Matthew’s interpretation of Christ’s birth in Chapter 2, and how it reveals Jesus will save his people from their sins.

MATTHEW 2: THE VISIT OF THE MAGI

8/9/2022

Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan contrasts the Magi’s adoration of the Christ Child with the heinous acts of King Herod.

ST. MATTHEW 2: TWO GREAT WITNESSES TO JESUS

8/9/2022

Frances Hogan shares how the second chapter of Matthew reveals two great witnesses to Jesus: the Star of Bethlehem and the Magi, who represent the homage of the nations to the King-of-Kings.

MATTHEW 2: THE MYSTERY OF THE INCARNATION

8/9/2022

Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan recounts all the ways Matthew’s Gospel likens Jesus to Moses, and the significance of these parallels for Matthew’s Jewish audience.

MATTHEW 3: FIRST PILLAR OF THE CHURCH, THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN PROCLAIMED

8/9/2022

Frances Hogan turns to Chapter 3 of Matthew’s Gospel, where John the Baptist first made the proclamation of the kingdom of heaven and prepared people for the imminent arrival of Christ’s kingdom on earth.

MATTHEW 3: THE MINISTRY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST

8/9/2022

In Chapter 3 of Matthew’s Gospel, Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan delves into the ministry of John the Baptist, who encouraged the faithful to repent and directed attention towards Jesus: “the One would baptize with the Holy Spirit.”

MATTHEW 3: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS

8/9/2022

In Chapter 3, Lay Missionary and Educator Frances Hogan reveals how Christ’s baptism transitions salvation history from the Old Covenant into the New Covenant.

MATTHEW 4: STRAIGHT INTO THE WILDERNESS

8/9/2022

Frances Hogan offers insights into the 40 days of prayer and fasting in the wilderness that prepared Jesus for his public ministry.

MATTHEW 4: THE MYSTERY OF JESUS IN THE WILDERNESS

8/9/2022

Lay Missionary and Educator Frances Hogan speaks about Jesus’ journey into the wilderness, where He was tested and tempted by the devil.

MATTHEW 4: JESUS CONFRONTS THE DEVIL AND BEGINS HIS MINISTRY

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Frances Hogan relates how Matthew’s account of Jesus in the wilderness reveals Christ’s ministry and the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven.

MATTHEW 4: CALL OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES OF JESUS

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Frances Hogan enters Chapter 4 of Matthew’s Gospel, where Jesus’ ministry begins with the calling of his first disciples, as well as his first miracles and healings.

MATTHEW 5: JESUS BEGINS TO LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR HIS NEW KINGDOM

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Frances Hogan begins chapter five of Matthew's Gospel, looking at the Beatitudes and the foundation that Jesus laid for his new kingdom.

MATTHEW 5: THE BEATITUDES JESUS GAVE TO US

8/9/2022

In the fifth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus introduces the foundation of the Kingdom of Heaven, as Scripture Scholar France Hogan relates how the Beatitudes are guides to get there.

MATTHEW 5: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LAW OF MOSES AND THE LAW OF JESUS

8/9/2022

Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan explains how Chapter 5 of Matthew’s Gospel reveals how the Law of Jesus fulfills the Old Testament Law of Moses.

MATTHEW 5: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE OLD COVENANT AND THE NEW COVENANT

8/9/2022

Frances Hogan continues her discussion of Chapter 5 of Matthew’s Gospel and Jesus’ teachings on true piety, turning the other cheek, and loving one’s enemies.

MATTHEW 6: THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND THE KINGDOM OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

8/9/2022

Lay missionary and Educator Frances Hogan analyzes the momentous teachings of Jesus obtained from the Sermon on the Mount and how it relates to The Lord’s Prayer.

MATTHEW 6 AND 7: SAYINGS AND TEACHINGS FROM THE MINISTRY OF JESUS

8/9/2022

Frances Hogan concludes her series on Matthew’s Gospel with Chapter 6 &7: the foundational sayings and teachings from the ministry of Jesus.

MATTHEW 8-9: THE MIRACLE MINISTRY OF JESUS

8/9/2022

Today's study is on the miraculous public ministry of Jesus, as Scripture scholar Frances Hogan shows us how Matthew 8-9 reveals the all-powerful, majestic but very loving Lord of the universe.

MATTHEW 17: A DIRECT REVELATION AS TO WHO JESUS IS

8/9/2022

In Matthew 17, Frances Hogan illustrates the importance of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Occurring right before his suffering and death, this was a direct revelation for the apostles as to who Jesus is.

MATTHEW 18: JESUS INSTRUCTS PETER ON BROTHERLY CORRECTION

8/9/2022

Scripture scholar, Frances Hogan, shares Jesus' instruction to Peter on brotherly correction, a lesson that would prove as valuable training in his role as head of the Apostles and future Vicar of Christ.

MATTHEW 18: PARABLE OF THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT

8/9/2022

In Matthew 18, the Lord relates the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. Frances Hogan, explains that its underlying message is that the measure of mercy we use for others is what God will mete out to us.

MATTHEW 19: WHO CAN BE SAVED?

8/9/2022

The significance of Jesus' encounter with the rich young man in Matthew 19 is dissected by Scripture scholar, Frances Hogan. It illustrates how those who trust in God completely are those who can be saved.

MATTHEW 20: JESUS BRINGS THE APOSTLES INTO THE NEW TESTAMENT

8/9/2022

The Parable of the Workers in Matthew 20 illustrates how Jesus brings the Apostles into a New Testament mindset by thinking in terms of God's mercy - the total commitment of the heart to the Lord Jesus.

MATTHEW 21: THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY OF JESUS INTO JERUSALEM

8/9/2022

Frances Hogan explains the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem in Matthew 21. He comes not with earthly power, but as the Suffering Servant, taking the sins of the world upon himself.

MATTHEW 21: JESUS HEALS ALL THOSE WHO NEED A SAVIOR

8/9/2022

Matthew 21 tells how Jesus threw out the moneychangers, who were preventing God's people from worshiping him in the Temple. He is the Savior to the blind, the lame and all those who need him.

MATTHEW 22: THE GREAT PARABLE OF THE WEDDING FEAST

8/9/2022

The Parable of the Wedding Feast illustrates Jesus is the true Bridegroom who gathers all unto himself through his saving death. As he is lifted up from the earth, he welcomes all who come for redemption.

MATTHEW 22-23: JESUS SILENCES ALL HIS ENEMIES

8/9/2022

Lay missionary, Frances Hogan, explains how Matthew 22-23 teaches that Jesus in his divine wisdom silences his enemies who seek to trap him in speech and destroy him. Instead he fulfills the Scriptures.

MATTHEW 23: JESUS PUTS ASIDE THE AUTHORITY OF THE LEADERS OF ISRAEL

8/9/2022

In Matthew 23, Scripture scholar Frances Hogan clearly explains how Jesus puts aside the authority of the leaders of Israel. His words end the Mosaic era and mark the beginning of the Christian era.

MATTHEW 24: THE FINAL DISCOURSE OF JESUS

8/9/2022

Ireland's Frances Hogan lays out the final discourse of Jesus as told in Matthew 24. In it, he relates the signs of the times regarding the culmination of climactic events ending in the judgment of the world.

MATTHEW 24: JESUS SPEAKS ON THE LAST THINGS

8/9/2022

What does Jesus say about the apocalyptic events culminating in the Second Coming of Christ? Scripture scholar Frances Hogan takes us through Matthew 24 to hear the words of Jesus on the last things.

MATTHEW 25: LAST STATEMENT BEFORE THE PASSION OF JESUS

8/9/2022

Frances Hogan's analysis of Matthew 25 explores Jesus' last statement before his Passion, using the Parable of 10 Bridesmaids to illustrate the Church must wait to see when the Lord's final glorious Coming will be.

MATTHEW 25: THE FINAL JUDGMENT AT THE END OF TIME

8/9/2022

Scripture scholar Frances Hogan of Ireland shares passages from Matthew 25 on the Final Judgment at the end of time, including the momentous Resurrection of the Dead and the Judgment of All Nations.

MATTHEW 26: THE GREAT DRAMA OF THE PASSION AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS

8/9/2022

In Matthew 26, Jesus had finished what he wanted to say and all that was left was to prepare for his death. Educator Frances Hogan recounts how Jesus is anointed at Bethany, and Judas prepares to betray him.

MATTHEW 26: REFLECTIONS ON THE PASSION OF JESUS

8/9/2022

Lay missionary Frances Hogan reflects on the Passion of Jesus in Matthew 26. The era of Christianity begins with the Passover of Jesus, and the Last Supper inaugurates the new covenant of God with his people.

MATTHEW 26: THE PASSOVER OF JESUS

8/9/2022

In discussing Matthew 26, Frances Hogan points out a telling scene from the Last Supper where Jesus reveals the saving mystery he himself will live out, the sacrifice of his very life for the salvation of the world.

MATTHEW 26: MYSTERY OF THE PASSION UNFOLDS IN GETHSEMANE

8/9/2022

Matthew 26 reveals the mystery to be lived out by Jesus in Gethsemane. Our host, Frances Hogan explains how Jesus reveals his suffering is imminent and that his disciples ought to be willing to suffer for him as well.

MATTHEW 26: THE EXPERIENCE OF JESUS IN GETHSEMANE

8/9/2022

Moving along through Matthew 26, Scripture scholar Frances Hogan describes how Jesus enters into his Passion in Gethsemane armed with faith. He counsels his disciples to face this ultimate trial in the same way.

MATTHEW 26: THE GREAT EVENTS OF THE PASSION--GETHSEMANE

8/9/2022

Matthew 26 continues as Jesus is arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. Lay missionary and educator Frances Hogan explains that when Jesus arranges his own capture, he does so in order to fulfill the Father's will.

MATTHEW 26: THE CROSS VERSUS THE SWORD

8/9/2022

As Jesus goes on trial before the Sanhedrin, Frances Hogan explains the truths that are revealed in Matthew 26. Jesus will suffer in order to redeem. The way of the cross is the way for disciples of Jesus.

MATTHEW 26: THE TRIAL OF JESUS BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN

8/9/2022

At the trial of Jesus in Matthew 26, the Son of man shows himself to be the Universal High Priest and future Judge at the end of the world. For his testimony, Jesus is physically beaten, and then Peter denies Jesus.

MATTHEW 27: THE DRAMATIC TRIAL OF JESUS BEFORE PILATE

8/9/2022

Moving on to Matthew 27, Scripture scholar Frances Hogan recounts the dramatic trial of Jesus before Pilate. Jesus responds to Pilate that he is the King of the Jews and does not answer his accusers' false charges.

MATTHEW 27: THE FATEFUL CHOICE IN THE TRIAL OF JESUS

8/9/2022

In today's lesson, lay missionary and educator Frances Hogan of Ireland delves deeper into Matthew 27. In the trial of Jesus, the fateful choice of Barabbas is made and with it, Jesus is condemned to be crucified.

MATTHEW 27: MOCKING CHRIST AS THE MESSIAH AND JEWISH KING

8/9/2022

Matthew 27 is the subject of today’s lesson as Scripture scholar Frances Hogan describes how Jesus is mocked as the Messiah, the Jewish King and the Son of God. After this humiliation, he is led away to be crucified.

MATTHEW 27: DEATH OF THE MESSIAH, THE SON OF GOD

8/9/2022

Lay missionary and educator Frances Hogan of Ireland shares the passages from Matthew 27 that detail the death of Jesus. As he expires, signs in nature prove his divinity as the Messiah and the Son of God.

MATTHEW 27: TWO SILENT GROUPS AT THE CROSS

8/9/2022

Todays lesson in Matthew 27 focuses on the silent groups that are present at the crucifixion of Jesus. As they stand by the cross, they respond in different ways, but all proclaim the truth of his resurrection.

MATTHEW 28: THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION

8/9/2022

The next lesson on Matthew's testimony highlights the glorious resurrection of Jesus in Matthew 28. The angel rolls away the stone and proclaims the truth of the resurrection, and the women share the news with the apostles.

MATTHEW 28: EASTER EXULTET AND PROCLAMATION OF THE RESURRECTION

8/9/2022

A wonderful development awaits in today's Scripture lesson. Author Frances Hogan discusses the exciting pronouncement contained in Matthew 28. Jesus is Risen and the Good News should be shared throughout the world.