Our 2025-26 Study: Matthew
This year in our study of “The Gospel According to Matthew,” we will encounter Jesus as the Royal “Messiah” and King of the line of David whose words and actions show a power and authority greater than any before Him and lay the foundations of His Church.
How to Register
Click HERE to register online by completing a quick and easy form. IMPORTANT: Please register each individual on their own form – do not combine people in one registration.
If you are unable to register online, please call or visit the Parish Office to submit your information.
Schedule & Video Links
| Class Date | Lesson Number (Reading) | Topic (Lecture video links available beginning September 8) |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8 | No Lesson | Welcome, Orientation, Intro to Matthew – VIDEO |
| 9/15 | Lesson 1 (Matt 1:1-2:6) | Genealogy & Birth of Jesus – VIDEO |
| 9/22 | Lesson 2 (Matt 2:7-3:12) | Magi; Flight to Egypt; Massacre of the Infants; John the Baptist – VIDEO |
| 9/29 | Lesson 3 (Matt 3:13-4:25) | Jesus’ Baptism; Temptations in the Desert – VIDEO |
| 10/6 | Lesson 4 (Matt 5) | Sermon on the Mount – VIDEO |
| 10/13 | Lesson 5 (Matt 6:1-7:11) | Our Father; Two Masters; Holy Spirit – VIDEO |
| 10/20 | Lesson 6 (Matt 7:12-8:27) | Narrow Gate; Healings; Storm – VIDEO |
| 10/27 | Lesson 7 (Matt 8:28-9:38) | Healing & Forgiveness – VIDEO |
| 11/3 | Lesson 8 (Matt 10) | The Apostles’ Commissioning; Persecutions – VIDEO (No in-person meeting) |
| 11/10 | Lesson 9 (Matt 11) | John is Elijah; Unbelief; Rest in Jesus – VIDEO |
| 11/17 | Lesson 10 (Matt 12) | Lord of the Sabbath; Pharisees – VIDEO |
| 11/24 | Lesson 11 (Matt 13 | Rocks, Thorns & Weeds; Treasure & Pearl – VIDEO |
| 12/1 | Lesson 12 (Matt 14:1-15:31) | Death of John the Baptist; Loaves & Fish; Canaanite Woman – VIDEO |
| 12/8 | Lesson 13 (Matt 16:1-17:27) | Peter is the “Rock”; Transfiguration – VIDEO |
| 12/15 | Lesson 14 (Matt 18:1-19:15) | Scandal; Forgiveness; Marriage – VIDEO |
| 12/22 & 12/29 | No Class | Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! |
| 1/5 | Lesson 15 (Matt 19:16-20:33) | Eye of the Needle; The Last Shall Be First – VIDEO |
| 1/12 | Lesson 16 (Matt 21) | Entrance into Jerusalem; Authority – VIDEO |
| 1/19 | Lesson 17 (Matt 22) | Wedding Feast; Taxes; Greatest Commandment – VIDEO |
| 1/26 | Lesson 18 (Matt 23) | Woes – VIDEO |
| 2/2 | Lesson 19 (Matt 24) | Oliver Discourse – VIDEO |
| 2/9 | Lesson 20 (Matt 25) | Be Prepared – VIDEO |
| 2/16 | Lesson 21 (Matt 26:1-35) | Last Supper – VIDEO |
| 2/23 | Lesson 22 (Matt 26:36-75) | Gethsemane; Arrest; Pilate – VIDEO |
| 3/2 | Lesson 23 (Matt 27:1-44) | Trials; Crucifixion – VIDEO |
| 3/9 | Lesson 24 (Matt 27:45-28:20) | Death; Resurrection; Commission; Share Day – VIDEO |
Schedule Changes: When schools are closed due to weather, CWBS is automatically cancelled. In the case of a weather cancellation or other schedule change, make-up sessions will not be held. Missed lectures can be streamed online or by checking out a DVD or CD from the Parish Office.
Ways to Participate
To accommodate as many people as possible we are once again offering TWO OPTIONS for participating in the study – choose the one that works best for you:
- Monday Evening In-Person Study: Those choosing this option will meet for small group sessions on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
- Remote Groups: For those who prefer meeting with their own group at their own time at the location and time of their choice, we will make the lecture videos available for streaming – Links will be included in the schedule (above) beginning September 8.
How to Register
Click HERE to register online by completing a quick and easy form. IMPORTANT: Please register each individual on their own form – do not combine people in one registration.
If you are unable to register online, please call or visit the Parish Office to submit your information.
The study is offered this year at no cost to participants, however donations are welcome to help defray the costs of preparing materials and acquiring media.
God has blessed our parish through the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and we can’t wait to begin another year of Bible study with our brothers and sisters of All Saints Parish!