The Revised Common Lectionary is about to switch back to Year A on November 30. That means we will spend the next year reading through the Gospel of Matthew.
In this post I want to offer you FIVE WAYS that you can visually engage Matthew that will help you study, preach and teach this amazing Gospel.
1. Tell the story visually
A Cartoonist’s Guide to the Gospel of Matthew is a full-color graphic novel style telling of Jesus’ life according to Matthew. Use these images to enhance your preaching and teaching by engaging your audience in a fresh way.
This download includes:
- A PowerPoint with 413 slides
- A Folder with 413 .jpg images to use in any presentation software.
- A PDF of A Cartoonist’s Guide to the Gospel of Matthew Graphic Novel. (buy print version HERE).
Preview the entire book in its online version HERE.
Feel free to use these images for your own personal study, preaching, and teaching.
2. Watch the Videos
This playlist walks you through the entire Gospel of Matthew.
3. Subscribe to the Visual Lectionary
Every week I compile all the visual resources on cartoonistbible.com for the lectionary readings on both the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary. Get them in your inbox every Monday morning.
4. Join me every Monday for a Text Study on Zoom
5. Take the course at Faith+Lead Academy
I am very excited to announce that the course I built for Faith+Lead Academy on the Gospel of Matthew is available online. I built this course on A Cartoonist’s Guide to Matthew, but it has so much more. Check it out…
What you’ll learn
The Gospel of Matthew is full of implications for how we can live (and even thrive) in the 21st century, but they may not be clear without first understanding the deeper context. Having a complete framework—from the historical and the theological to the cultural and literary—is what brings the teachings of Jesus to life.
This course is where that journey begins, and you’re invited to join us. Over seven self-paced modules, you’ll incorporate the Gospel of Matthew into your day-to-day life with in-depth analysis and transformative spiritual practices. Are you ready?
Scroll down to take a peek inside and click on “Putting Matthew in Context” to get a free sample of what you’ll learn! All you’ll need to view it is a free account with us.
In The Gospel of Matthew: Life in the Way of God, you’ll gain knowledge and wisdom that includes:
- How the Gospel of Matthew helps us experience God’s presence in our lives.
- Engaging with Scripture in fresh ways through imagery from A Cartoonist’s Guide to the Bible
- Practices to weave Jesus’ teachings into your daily life
- Scholarly insights into the Gospel of Matthew in digestible, understandable language.
- And much more!
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