Matthew in a Month
Written for Teenagers by a Teenager
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Matthew 10
The Twelve (1-4)
None of these men who were chosen to follow Jesus were anything special. They were ordinary people selected because of their willingness, not because of their resumes. Some of them were fishermen, working from sunrise to sunset to be able to provide food for their families. They did not have high status or a lot of wealth. They were not prestigious people with a highly regarded reputation. In fact, many looked down on and despised Matthew because of his occupation as a tax collector. These men may not seem qualified to be Jesus’s disciples. But Jesus does not look at outward appearance; He instead looks at the heart. What these disciples lacked in money, prestige, and honor, they made up for in a desire to serve and follow Jesus.
What does this mean for you?
Maybe you feel like you are nothing special. You feel like God can never do anything great through you. You are certain that you lack knowledge about the Bible and are not qualified to share the gospel. Look at these disciples. They were not Biblical scholars with a vast amount of intelligence. They were lowly fishermen, working hard to make it to the next day. These men were used because they were willing to give up their past lives to follow Jesus. For some of them, their identity was tied to fishing. It was how they supported their families. But they eagerly set aside their work to live for Jesus. They may not have been much to look at on the outside, but on the inside, these men knew God and had a desire to please Him. Likewise, God will use you for His kingdom if you let Him.
If you are willing, God will even use your deficiencies to showcase His might. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, “And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” You may feel like you do not bring much to the table, but all God needs is a willing heart to be able to do amazing things in this world through us.
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Things To Remember
● Be a harvester. Spread the gospel to those around you, recognizing the given responsibility.
● All God asks is that we are willing to serve Him. If we desire to fulfill His will, He will use us in incredible ways.
● Use whatever gifts that God has given you for His glory. Utilize your platform and abilities to point others towards Christ.
● Do not let rejection discourage you from spreading the gospel.
● We may face backlash for our faith. Do not let that deter you from publicly exclaiming your commitment to Christ. Recognize that God is always beside us when we choose to obey Him.
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About the Book
Written from the perspective of a teenager who understands the challenges of school, friendships, peer pressure, and growing in faith, this accessible devotional guides you through Matthew one day at a time. This unique book is a tool that will help you explore the Gospel of Matthew, understand Jesus’s teachings, and build the best habit you can have of reading the Bible daily. Each day’s reading combines biblical explanations with relatable examples and a dedicated “What Does This Mean for You” section that connects Scripture to real decisions and experiences. “Things to Remember” summaries at the end of each day reinforce important lessons and encourage you to put your faith into practice. Along the way, you explore the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, the meaning of salvation, the importance of following God, and the challenges of living as a Christian in a world filled with distractions. Whether you’re opening the Bible for the first time or seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus, this guide helps you engage with Scripture through understandable teachings and personal application.
About the Author
Lucas Graham is an eighteen-year-old with a deep love for writing and teaching God’s Word. Graham is majoring in Biblical studies at Liberty University, as he feels called to become a pastor or missionary. Enjoying sports like many young men, he spent a lot of time playing baseball, football, and basketball for school and travel sports. He loves his dog, hanging out with friends, family vacations, and the fun times of youth. Through it all, Lucas has found that strong faith and leaning on God needs to be the top priority in life. Graham was influenced by his mother to write Christian books because she thought that there were not enough books in circulation written by a Christian teenager for a teenage audience. This is Lucas Graham’s first book, and he wrote it with his friends from his Bible study in mind, hoping that the book will help them draw nearer to God.