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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 DateLesson Number (Reading)Topic (Lecture video links available beginning September 8)
9/8No LessonWelcome, Orientation, Intro to Matthew – VIDEO
9/15Lesson 1 (Matt 1:1-2:6)Genealogy & Birth of Jesus – VIDEO
9/22Lesson 2 (Matt 2:7-3:12)Magi; Flight to Egypt; Massacre of the Infants; John the Baptist – VIDEO
9/29Lesson 3 (Matt 3:13-4:25)Jesus’ Baptism; Temptations in the Desert – VIDEO
10/6Lesson 4 (Matt 5)Sermon on the Mount – VIDEO
10/13Lesson 5 (Matt 6:1-7:11)Our Father; Two Masters; Holy Spirit – VIDEO
10/20Lesson 6 (Matt 7:12-8:27)Narrow Gate; Healings; Storm – VIDEO
10/27Lesson 7 (Matt 8:28-9:38)Healing & Forgiveness – VIDEO
11/3Lesson 8 (Matt 10)The Apostles’ Commissioning; Persecutions – VIDEO (No in-person meeting)
11/10Lesson 9 (Matt 11)John is Elijah; Unbelief; Rest in Jesus – VIDEO
11/17Lesson 10 (Matt 12)Lord of the Sabbath; Pharisees – VIDEO
11/24Lesson 11 (Matt 13Rocks, Thorns & Weeds; Treasure & Pearl – VIDEO
12/1Lesson 12 (Matt 14:1-15:31)Death of John the Baptist; Loaves & Fish; Canaanite Woman – VIDEO
12/8Lesson 13 (Matt 16:1-17:27)Peter is the “Rock”; Transfiguration – VIDEO
12/15Lesson 14 (Matt 18:1-19:15)Scandal; Forgiveness; Marriage – VIDEO
12/22 & 12/29No ClassMerry Christmas & Happy New Year!
1/5Lesson 15 (Matt 19:16-20:33)Eye of the Needle; The Last Shall Be First – VIDEO
1/12Lesson 16 (Matt 21)Entrance into Jerusalem; Authority – VIDEO
1/19Lesson 17 (Matt 22)Wedding Feast; Taxes; Greatest Commandment – VIDEO
1/26Lesson 18 (Matt 23)Woes – VIDEO
2/2Lesson 19 (Matt 24)Oliver Discourse – VIDEO
2/9Lesson 20 (Matt 25)Be Prepared – VIDEO
2/16Lesson 21 (Matt 26:1-35)Last Supper – VIDEO
2/23Lesson 22 (Matt 26:36-75)Gethsemane; Arrest; Pilate – VIDEO
3/2Lesson 23 (Matt 27:1-44)Trials; Crucifixion – VIDEO
3/9Lesson 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!