Every week, our Bible Study group gathers with popcorn, cookies, and enough coffee to keep even the sleepiest disciple wide-eyed. We’ve slowly been making our way through the Book of Matthew. At our current pace, we’ll finish around Easter of 2032, asking many questions while sharing important discussions. Of course, we can still be sidetracked over the meaning of a single word.
So this morning, while searching for a topic, it came to me that Matthew has plenty to say. Maybe I should let him take the wheel.
Since focusing on Matthew, our Bible Study discussions have taken us on quite a journey through details. Matthew is a master storyteller, painting pictures of fishermen-turned-followers and miracles. The Gospel of Matthew is a great read whether you’re wearing sandals on the Sea of Galilee or UGG’s in northwestern Nevada.
Some nights, our conversation flows like living water. Other nights, we nibble on cookies while collectively staring at text as if it’s written in ancient Hebrew. From those who could teach the class to those who are new and thirsty for more, we’re a merry band of scholars. Blended together, we unpack treasures in passages read a hundred times, now seen in a new light. The more we understand, the closer we are to the Truth.
Reading Matthew reminds me that sometimes the best stories come from the simplest moments as we sit together, sharing questions, passing the popcorn, and laughing as someone says, “Wait… we covered that last week?”
I’m reminded that learning about Jesus is not a race. Walking slowly through scripture is one way to make sure the message actually sinks into that stubborn part of the heart that needs it most. Most importantly, we show up not just for the study, but for each other.
So here’s to Matthew, our guide and teacher. And to Bible Study, where even on the weeks when we don’t know the answers, we know we’re in the right place.
Have a beautiful weekend. I’ll be back on Monday.
