Description

Why Geography Matters in Matthew

The Gospel of Matthew is deeply rooted in the land and story of Israel. It begins with Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, follows his ministry through Galilee, and moves toward Jerusalem, where the conflict with religious leaders reaches its climax.

Matthew repeatedly connects Jesus with Israel’s prophets, kings, wilderness experiences, and long hope for God’s kingdom. Geography helps make those connections visible.

See where Jesus taught on mountains, healed crowds around Galilee, crossed the Sea of Galilee, traveled through villages and foreign territory, approached Jerusalem, entered the city for his final week, and sent his followers out to make disciples of all nations.

Instead of seeing those events as isolated Bible stories, the maps help readers follow them as one connected journey.

What You Get

1. 📱 Matthew maps optimized for mobile devices — compact 5 MB PDF
2. 🖥️ Matthew maps in higher resolution — ideal for computers, projection, teaching, and printing
3. 📘 Matthew Leader’s Guide — 122 pages, 283 discussion questions with answers and teaching notes; approximately 6 MB

About the Matthew Bible Map Collection

The collection includes approximately 40 maps and visual resources covering the Gospel of Matthew from the birth of Jesus through the Resurrection and Great Commission.

The maps are accompanied by concise articles and explanations that help readers understand not only where events happened, but why the locations matter.

The collection is designed for Bible readers, teachers, pastors, Sunday school classes, small groups, homeschool families, and anyone who wants a clearer picture of the world behind Matthew’s Gospel.

About the Leader’s Guide

The companion Leader’s Guide includes 283 discussion questions covering all 28 chapters of Matthew.

Each section provides suggested answers, historical and cultural background, teaching notes, and occasional map references. The approach is conversational and candid—including “we don’t know” when the Bible simply does not give us enough information to know.

Use it for group discussion, personal Bible study, Sunday school, homeschool lessons, or sermon and teaching preparation.

Already Own the Previous Matthew Atlas?

Previous purchasers can upgrade to the new Matthew Bible Map Collection + Leader’s Guide for $9.95.

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