Life Lessons from Matthew: The Carpenter King -- Max Lucado

<p><strong>Matthew accepted Christ's invitation to follow him and never turned back. He spent the rest of his life convincing folks that this carpenter was the King. </strong></p><p><strong>Jesus gave the call and never took it back. The relationship Jesus had with Matthew can serve to convince us that if Jesus had a place for Matthew, a tax collector, he just might have a place for us, too.</strong></p><p>Join beloved author Max Lucado as he enters Matthew's Gospel to find out what it looks like to be chosen by the Carpenter King--and what it looks like to accept his invitation. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Matthew, watch for these <em>key themes</em> that Max will unpack throughout the book: </p><ul><li>God kept his promise of a deliverer for his people.</li><li>God's ideas about his kingdom are often different from his people's ideas of the same kingdom.</li><li>Jesus lived fully as a human and as God.</li><li>Jesus' ministry and sacrifice changed the world forever.</li></ul><p><strong>The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series</strong> brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes: </p><ul><li>An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.</li><li>Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.</li><li>An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).</li><li>Ex