Hi, my name is Shawn Titus and I am in the Marquette Home Group led
by Keith and Shelley. Speaking of Keith, I think I will just refer to him as
Ootlatch from now on (One Of The Leaders Around This Church).

Today we are going to watch a video from the BibleProject about the
book of Matthew. But first, think about what you know about the book
of Matthew:

• What is Matthew’s purpose?
• What is the main point?
• What is unique to Matthew vs the other gospels?

Overview: Matthew Chapters 1-13

It is good for me to be reminded of the connection between Jesus and
the Old Testament and the comparison with Moses. I know that in my
head, but not being a Jew from that time it can be hard to keep in mind
the significance.

Reflect on the following questions:

• They talk about 3 main points (Messiah from the line of David, New Moses, and God with us). How do each of these apply/speak to you?

• They also have a couple interesting things for us to keep in mind as we read Matthew in the coming days. As you work through the passages, consider looking up the Old Testament quotations and look closely at the people who accept Jesus.

Hi, my name is Susan Titus. I’m in the Marquette Home Group led by
Keith and Shelley. I’ve been married to Shawn for almost 33 years! I
have served at Camp Ray Bird for over 20 years and I never get tired of
summer camp. Demonstrating Jesus’ love to campers is an amazing job
to have! I joke with my friend, Alyssa, that I will probably just fall over
and die there one day. To which she always replies, “can it not be during
summer camp- it will scare the campers”, and “do we have to talk about
this?” :).

In this Devotional, we are going to walk through the life of Jesus as told
through the eyes of Matthew, one of His disciples. During Advent, the
season of waiting prior to Christmas, we journeyed through the Old
Testament looking at stories that pointed to our need for a Savior, God’s
plan to redeem us through a Savior, and prophecies about the coming
Savior. I cannot imagine God’s excitement to see it all come to pass in
the birth of Jesus.

God among us. Dwelling in our neighborhood (the world). Being
vulnerable to hunger, relational pain and disappointment, and
ultimately to death.

I am praying to see Jesus through fresh eyes during this Lenten season.
That the stories we read, and the questions we answer, will reintroduce
me to Jesus.

A couple questions to consider as we begin this journey together:

• What is one thing you’d like God to show you about Himself during this season?

• What area of your humanness are you most thankful for Jesus being able to identify with?

This coming Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Starting this week we will walk through the gospel account as told by Matthew, one of the disciples of Jesus.

We know the end of the story, we have learned through Romans that we can stand not condemned by faith in Jesus’ finished sacrifice on the cross.

• Spend some time praying today that during the coming weeks you will read the life of Jesus with fresh eyes, discovering anew His character, His desires, His truth, and His love for all.

• Read Romans 8:28-39 aloud several times.

Spend some time thanking the Lord for all He has done on your behalf.

• On a separate piece of paper, write out the whole verse that you want to stick with you throughout the day today.

• Read Romans 8:1-27

Consider and reflect on the following:

• In what areas of life do you feel condemned?
• Bring those areas to the Holy Spirit and ask Him to help you deeply understand “no condemnation.”

• On a separate piece of paper, write out the whole verse that you want to stick with you throughout the day today.

• Read Romans 6:15-23

Consider and reflect on the following:

• Spend some time this morning asking the Holy Spirit to show you areas in your life where you are a slave to sin.
• Pray to see this changed, confess to a friend, and ask for help and accountability.

• Read Romans 5:1-8

On a separate piece of paper, do the Know, Be, Do method of study through this section.

• KNOW (What does the text say about God?)
• BE (What does the text say about us?)
• DO (What is the text calling me/us to do?)

• Write out the whole verse that you want to stick with you throughout the day today.