Please note that although these resources come recommended by our teaching team, they may not necessarily reflect the entirety of Real Life’s doctrine, positions, or viewpoints.
As with anything, practice discernment, test all things in the light of Scripture, and process together in community.
The Chosen
The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. As we work through Matthew, watching the corresponding episodes of The Chosen may help you to immerse yourself even deeper in these stories and teachings.
BibleProject: Matthew
What is the Gospel of Matthew about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.
One Hour. One Book: Matthew
One Hour. One Book. with Dr. Randy Smith is a segment of GCBI, a one-year Bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the Bible and form a Biblical worldview.
Week 1: Good News For All
The BEMA Podcast
Episode 84: Matthew — Mumzer
YouTube: Brandon Robbins
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Matthew
Week 4: Facing Chaos
The BEMA Podcast
Episode 92: How to Bring Order Out of Chaos
Brad Gray
Chasing Chaos
Week 5: Triumph Over Temptation
Live No Lies | John Mark Comer
Learn to recognize and resist the lies of Satan.
Week 6: A Light Has Dawned
Brad Gray
The Teaching Series: Jesus in Galilee
Week 10: Stay Salty
NT Wright
Who You’re Called To Be | Matthew 5:13
Week 11: Back to the Heart of It
The BEMA Podcast
Episode 75: Welcome to Hellenism
BibleProject
Finding God’s Wisdom
Week 12: The Cost of Anger
BibleProject
How Is Anger the same as Murder?
Got Questions?
Why did Jesus warn against saying the word ‘raca’ in Matthew 5:22?
Matthew For Everyone, Pt. 1 | N.T. Wright
Week 13: Blinded by Desire
Unwanted | Jay Stringer
Week 14: God's Heart Regarding Divorce
John Mark & Tammy Comer
The Marriage Myth
Week 15: To Be Honest With You
My Jewish Learning
Comparing Vows and Oaths in Judaism
Weeks 16 & 17: Turning the Other Cheek / Loving Your Enemies
Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination | Walter Wink
Week 18: Seen
The Divine Conspiracy // Dallas Willard
Week 23: Letting Go of Worry
Craig Groeschel
Why Do I Always Worry?
Week 29: The Gift That Costs You Everything
The Cost of Discipleship | Dietrich Bonhoeffer
BibleProject Podcast
The Cost of Following Jesus
Walking The Text
Episode 123: A Difficult Lifestyle
Week 34: Faith That Heals
The Tabernacle Man
Jewish Insights into Touching the Hem of Jesus’ Garment Luke 8:42-48, by Dr. Terry Harman
Got Questions
What does it mean that there is “healing in His wings” (Malachi 4:2)?
Week 41: Great Expectations
The BEMA Podcast
Episode 105: An Explosive Kingdom
Judaism 101
Maschiach: The Messiah
Jewish Virtual Library
Eschatology