5The Gospel of Matthew provides the perfect bridge between the Old and New Testaments, powerfully showing who Jesus is, how He lived, and His teaching among men. Writing as a Jewish man to readers familiar with Judaism, Matthew presents Jesus as the Messiah, and as the King of Israel and the whole earth - then, now, and forevermore. David Guzik's commentaries are noted for their clear, complete, and concise explanation of the Bible. Pastors, teachers, class leaders, home study groups, and everyday Christians all over the world have found this commentary series remarkably helpful.