| Date | Facilitator | "Matthew's Gospel" Study Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 28 7:45 a.m. |
George | "Jesus Heals a Paralytic" and "The Calling of Matthew" Read Matthew 9:1–13 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 9. |
| Jan. 4 7:45 a.m. |
Pastor Dick | "Jesus Questioned About Fasting" and "A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman" Read Matthew 9:14–26 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 9. |
| Jan. 11 7:45 a.m. |
Wil M. | "Jesus Heals the Blind and Mute" and "The Workers Are Few" Read Matthew 9:27–38 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 9. |
| Jan. 18 7:45 a.m. |
Lee | "Jesus Sends Out the Twelve — Part 1" Read Matthew 10:1–16 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 10. |
| Jan. 18 7:45 a.m. |
Lee | "Jesus Sends Out the Twelve — Part 2" Read Matthew 10:17–31 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 10. |
| Jan. 25 7:45 a.m. |
Tom | "Jesus Sends Out the Twelve — Part 3" Read Matthew 10:32–42 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 10. |
| Feb. 1 7:45 a.m. |
Dan | "Bearing Your Cross" Read Matthew 11:34–42 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 11. |
| Feb. 8 7:45 a.m. |
Dan | "Jesus and John the Baptist" Read Matthew 11:1–19 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 11. |
| Feb. 15 7:45 a.m. |
Lee | "Woe on Unrepentant Cities" and "Rest for the Weary" Read Matthew 11:20–30 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 11. |
| Feb. 22 7:45 a.m. |
Wil M. | "Lord of the Sabbath" Read Matthew 12:1–14 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 12. |
| Mar. 1 7:45 a.m. |
Warren | "God's Chosen Servant" Read Matthew 12:15–21 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 12. |
| Mar. 8 7:45 a.m. |
Dan | "Jesus and Beelzebub (the prince of demons)" Read Matthew 12:22–37 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 12. |
| Mar. 15 7:45 a.m. |
Lee | "The Sign of Jonah" and "Jesus' Mother and Brothers" Read Matthew 12:38–50 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 12. |
| Mar. 29 7:45 a.m. |
Chuck S. | "The Parable of the Sower" Read Matthew 13:1–23 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 13; Enjoy this dramatic "Sower" video from Godtube. |
| Apr. 5 7:45 a.m. |
Pastor Dick | "The Parable of the Weeds" Read Matthew 13:24–43 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 13. |
| Apr. 12 7:45 a.m. |
George | Special Session George will facilitate a special session "Hearty Boys, God's Word, and Politics." Recommended Scriptures to look at ahead of time: Romans 13:1–7; 1 Peter 2:13–17; 1 Timothy 2:1–2; 2 Chronicles 7:14, Philippians 4:6–7. This will be a Bible study, not a political forum. Please read "Praying for Politicians." |
| Apr. 19 7:45 a.m. |
George | "The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl" and "The Parable of the Net": Read Matthew 13:44–58 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 13; Enjoy this dramatic "Hidden Treasure" video from our previous study of The Parables. |
| Apr. 26 7:45 a.m. |
Wil M. | "John the Baptist Beheaded" and "Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand": Read Matthew 14:1–21 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 14. |
| May 3 7:45 a.m. |
Lee | "Jesus Walks on the Water": Read Matthew 14:22–36 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 14. |
| May 10 7:45 a.m. |
George | "Clean and Unclean": Read Matthew 15:1–20 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 15. |
| May 17 7:45 a.m. |
Pastor Dick | "The Faith of the Canaanite Woman" and "Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand": Read Matthew 15:21–39 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 15. |
| May 24 7:45 a.m. |
Tom | "The Demand for a Sign" and "The Yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees": Read Matthew 16:1–12 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 16. |
| May 31 7:45 a.m. |
John | "Peter's Confession of Christ" and "Jesus Predicts His Death": Read Matthew 16:13–28 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 16. |
| Jun. 7 7:45 a.m. |
Dan | "The Transfiguration": Read Matthew 17:1–13 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 17. |
| Jun. 14 7:45 a.m. |
Lee | "The Healing of a Boy with a Demon" and "The Temple Tax": Read Matthew 17:14–27 (choose a version); listen to the chapter; choose and read a commentary (BibleGateway.com; Hilda Bright; C. H. Spurgeon; and numerous others); and watch a short AudioBible movie of Chapter 17. |
For Chapters 1 through 8 of Matthew, open this page.
For Chapters 18 through 28 of Matthew, open this page.
So far, Hearty Boys have made 38,103 visits to this Home page.
- for your convenience.
- Potential facilitators: When you feel that you'd like to facilitate a Bible study, contact George. Thanks very much.
- Review our previous studies:
Apostle Paul's Philippians Epistle
The Sermon on the Mount (Take the Sermon on the Mount quiz.)
The Parables of Jesus (Take the Parables Quiz.) - Watch and enjoy the most popular videos and slideshows:
"How Great Is Our God" by Pastor Louie Giglio
"Secret Generosity," portrayed by Kansas City Santa
"Do Something Visible for the Invisible One," by Soundingjoy
"Bearing Your Cross" from Matthew 10:38

Enjoy