The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025
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Sep 15, 2025 
Jeff Cavins, a Catholic Bible scholar and author of The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, joins Fr. Mike to dive into the Gospel of Matthew. They discuss its unique emphasis on discipleship and Jesus as the Messiah for a Jewish audience. Listeners will learn about the significance of the genealogy, the powerful lessons from the Sermon on the Mount, and the importance of spiritual practices like almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. The conversation emphasizes the relevance of Matthew's teachings in today’s spiritual journeys and the communal support of faith.
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Matthew Frames Jesus As Fulfillment
- Matthew is written to a Jewish audience and repeatedly ties Jesus to Old Testament promises and patterns.
- This gospel shows Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel's history, expecting readers to know the Old Testament context.
Genealogy Signals Covenant Fulfillment
- Matthew's genealogy intentionally highlights four unusual women and groups Jesus into three sets of 14 generations.
- The structure signals covenant fulfillment and prepares readers for a new, decisive seventh 'seven' in Jesus.
Study The Opening Details Carefully
- Don't gloss over Matthew's genealogy and opening details; study them to see how Jesus' story links to prior Scripture.
- Use your Bible timeline to trace those connections and unlock deeper meaning.
