Journey Through Matthew
Pray through the Gospel of Matthew. See how, from the first chapter to the last, God reveals that He, Emmanuel, is with us. Prepare for His coming by meditating on the first Gospel.
25 séances
1Chapter 1: EmmanuelThe theme of this first week of Advent is hope. The Gospel of Matthew begins with the news that the long hoped-for Messiah is coming into the world. He is Emmanuel, God with us.Day 1: Nov 30
2Chapter 2: WisemenJesus' coming ignited many reactions. Today, we hear how the wisemen responded and reflect on how Jesus' coming impacts our own lives. Day 2: Dec 1
3Chapter 3: BaptismThe Gospel now fast-forwards 30 years, and we see God declare Jesus as His beloved Son. We then spend time reflecting on our own belovedness.Day 3: Dec 2
4Chapter 4: Tempted Reflect on the humanity of Jesus as we witness Him fast in the desert and resist temptation.Day 4: Dec 3
5Chapter 5: Sermon Today and tomorrow, we hear from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount as He teaches us how to live holy lives. Day 5: Dec 4
6Chapters 6 & 7: FoundationJesus continues his Sermon and encourages us to give up worrying and lean on God as the rock of our foundation.Day 6: Dec 5
7Chapters 8 & 9: HealerFor the second week of Advent, the theme is faith. In these excerpts, we witness Jesus as healer and reflect on where we need God's healing.Day 7: Dec 6
8Chapters 10 & 11: DiscipleshipIn these chapters, we hear the difficult call of discipleship, but are also reminded that we are not alone.Day 8: Dec 7
9Chapters 12 & 13: Bearing FruitIn these two chapters, Jesus describes the kingdom we are all invited to, a kingdom that is known by its fruits. Day 9: Dec 8
10Chapter 14: Walks on WaterIn this session, we witness an incredible act of faith: Jesus walking on water and inviting Peter to do the same.Day 10: Dec 9
11Chapter 15: Feeding 4,000Today, we witness the miracle of Jesus feeding the 4,000 and reflect on how we need Jesus to provide for us. Day 11: Dec 10
12Chapter 16: The MessiahJesus asks Peter: "Who do you say I am?" In this session, we pray for the faith to answer in the same way Peter does.Day 12: Dec 11
13Chapter 17: TransfigurationSee Jesus' glorious Transfiguration through the eyes of the disciples, and reflect on who Jesus is.Day 13: Dec 12
14Chapter 18: Good ShepherdOn this Guadete Sunday, let's rejoice that our God is the Good Shepherd.Day 14: Dec 13
15Chapter 19: Rich Young ManIn this session, we'll meditate on how we would respond to Jesus if He asked us to leave everything and follow Him.Day 15: Dec 14
16Chapter 20: HumilityIn this prayer, we'll meditate on the humility of Jesus that we are called to model.Day 16: Dec 15
17Chapter 21: HosannaToday, we witness Jesus enter Jerusalem as King, and reflect on how we too call out "Hosanna," which means "save us."Day 17: Dec 16
18Chapter 22: Everlasting LifeIn this passage, Jesus challenges us to never put God in a box, but instead to sit with the enormity of who God is. Day 18: Dec 17
19Chapter 23: Leadership In this session, Jesus has harsh words for false leaders, and we reflect on how we can follow Jesus's example in how we serve others.Day 19: Dec 18
20Chapter 24: ProphetIn this chapter, Jesus foretells His second coming. Let Jesus' words sink in and change your life. Day 20: Dec 19
21Chapter 25: Final JudgmentAs we begin the final week of Advent, Jesus describes how we will be judged in His kingdom, where the last are first and the first are last; a kingdom that ultimately will bring true peace. Day 21: Dec 20
22Chapter 26: Last SupperWitness Jesus's Last Supper and meditate on what it means that He gives us His body and blood in the Eucharist.Day 22: Dec 21
23Chapter 27: DeathThe Gospel reaches its climax: Jesus fulfills all the prophecies, He suffers and dies so that we may live. Spend this time with Jesus, imagine being there at the foot of the cross. Day 23: Dec 22
24Chapter 28: ResurrectionOut of death, comes life! We've followed Jesus from His birth to His Resurrection, and stand in awe at who God is. As we near Christmas, let the Good News fill your heart with peace.Day 24: Dec 23
25Chapter 28: With You AlwaysOn this Christmas Eve, we close Advent and the Gospel of Matthew by finding peace in the same message from Chapter 1: God is with us. Day 25: Dec 24