Welcome to this collection of poems inspired by the Gospel of Matthew, the first book of the New Testament. Matthew is a unique and powerful account of the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the King of the Jews.

Matthew wrote his gospel for a Christian audience who was either Jewish or highly familiar with the Jewish religion. He wanted to show them that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah, the fulfillment of all the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament. He also wanted to teach them what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, a citizen of his kingdom, and a witness to his grace.

In this book, you will find poems that reflect on various aspects of Matthew's gospel, such as:

- The genealogy and birth of Jesus, showing his royal and Abrahamic lineage

- The baptism and temptation of Jesus, showing his obedience and authority

- The Sermon on the Mount and other discourses of Jesus, showing his wisdom and righteousness

- The miracles and parables of Jesus, showing his power and compassion

- The passion and resurrection of Jesus, showing his sacrifice and victory

- The Great Commission of Jesus, showing his mission and presence.

These poems are not meant to replace or explain the gospel, but to invite you to read it with fresh eyes and hearts. They are meant to stir your imagination and emotions, to challenge your mind and faith, to comfort your soul and spirit. They are meant to help you encounter Jesus in a personal and profound way.

I hope you enjoy these poems as much as I enjoyed writing them. I pray that they will bless you and draw you closer to Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords.