Gospel of Matthew: The King Has Come

Spurgeon Commentary

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

This section-by-section commentary through the Gospel of Matthew provides a preacher's eye view of the colorful nuances of the text and its applications. An ideal layperson's commentary, The Gospel of Matthew employs solid exegesis and can be enjoyed for its devotional value as well.

Genres: Christian, Theology, Reference

416 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1974

About the author

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of London's famed New Park Street Church (formerly pastored by the famous Baptist theologian, John Gill). The congregation quickly outgrew their building, moved to Exeter Hall, then to Surrey Music Hall. In these venues, Spurgeon frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000—all in the days before electronic amplification. In 1861, the congregation moved permanently to the newly constructed Metropolitan Tabernacle.

Reviews

[Philip Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only commentary Spurgeon wrote on a New Testament book. He put the last touches on it literally days before he died. It's classic, exactly what you'd expect from him. As always with Spurgeon, it's not super academic, but obviously aimed at the common person. This is where it really excels. It feels almost like you're reading Matthew as a gripping novel. In saying that, there's some helpful information in there. The best thing about this book is seeing the depth in Scripture that comes from reading it slowly. He convincingly draws so many evangelical truths out of Matthew that I had never noticed before. I'm a better Christian for having read it.

[Becky Pliego · Rating 5 out of 5]

2020: So good!

2015: Excellent.

[Dane Jöhannsson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last few chapters were completed from Spurgeon's notes by his wife and his editor. This is a gem of practical Christianity and faithful, Christ-centered exposition. Nothing which came from his pen seems to be missing that unction of the Holy Ghost. Great for devotional reading or if you are are preacher looking for sound and applicable comments upon Matthew. I read through this volume many years ago and used it often more recently while preaching through the beatitudes.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Lord of Lords, Kings of Kings Jesus ( The book of Matthew

I really enjoyed reading and using this book written vby Charles Surgeon and Roger McReynolds as a study guide along with my Bible.
It surely opened my eyes to clearer to wanted to know of and learning more of my Jesus. I recommend it for everyone t o read, study and to know our Lord Jesus.

[Scott Head · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spurgeon is hard to beat for enthusiasm and pathos. As a commentary, it is of limited use, as a companion study guide to Matthew, it is a classic. Loaded with pithy observations and quotable material.

[Luke Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

A classic and favourite in the works of Spurgeon. It would be wonderful if there were other such titles compiled on specific books of Bible. Read it through alongside daily reading over several months in Matthew, it was a superb companion.

[Greg Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Spurgeon's only commentary, written very shortly before his death. This is a must-read and must-own for any student of Scripture.

[Rachelle Bachiu · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good and easy to read to understand more of God's Word.

[Brent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charles H. Spurgeon was truly the prince of preachers; his mode of preaching the gospel has set forth a model that has influenced some of the greatest ministry movements in the history of the 19th and 20th centuries; notwithstanding, Spurgeon was also masterful in prose, as his hand personally penned some of the most brilliant expositions on Scripture, including his massive tome on the Psalms entitled The Treasury of David: Spurgeon's Classic Work on the Psalms. In this work, The Gospel of the Kingdom, Spurgeon set out to wonderfully commentate on the Gospel of Matthew, even despite writing this in the very last portion of his life. In his failing health, the reader can sense the true love for Christ radiating from Spurgeon's pen, as he writes with such a Christological focus as as to give the Son praise on each and every page he commentates.

Spurgeon's focus is application, and in such, the commentary is not exegetical in nature, but rather expository. This makes for a delightful pair for any student studying the Gospel of Matthew, as eats the delightful morsels of Spurgeon's commentary, an innate desire to worship the Lord bubbles up continuously. Time and time again, Spurgeon breaks off into praise, petition, or lament; he writes as if He is speaking prayers directly to the Most High!

"Lord God, the Holy Ghost, teach us to wait on Thee" (154);

"Lord, lodge with me! Make my house Thine abode!" (308);

"O Lord, I thank Thee that Thou didst not go away from me, when I, in my unregenerate condition, wished Thee to let me alone! (93).

My time studying the Gospel of Matthew was not ill spent pairing it with Spurgeon's The Gospel of the Kingdom. I found myself often praising the Lord, or weeping over His goodness or my sin. Truly Spurgeon brings out the depravity of man, only to reflect it against the holiness of God. A fantastic read.

Brent McCulley

[Peter Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spurgeon was known for his preaching. I wish he had written more commentaries. Though the does not get into the technical aspects of the text as many modern commentators do, his commentary is filled with love for Christ and his people. He does approach the text as a surgeon, but as a friend who telling us about Christ and his life. I would really encourage reading this alongside more technical commentaries.

There are a few oddities here and there. For example, he uses the casting of lots during the crucifixion to say that gambling is wrong. But overall very solid. He uses a surprising amount of typology as well.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spurgeon didn't fail to disappoint in his exposition of Matthew. Overall, the commentary wasn't as colorful as his sermons, but still, I greatly appreciated hearing his thoughts as I read through Matthew day by day.

[Read1000books · Rating 3 out of 5]

The last book written by the famous 19th century London preacher and author C.H. Spurgeon. This is a commentary on the New Testament book of Matthew. Practical and helpful.

[Lynda Newman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome, just wish I could retain a little of what I read!

[Lynda Newman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Awesome, awesome, but because of the hundreds of typos...

[Smetsger]

$20. Like new.

[Daunavan Buyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great, devotional commentary on the book of Matthew. I read it alongside of my Matthew readings and it really helped bring the Word to life as I was reading!

[JonM · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible commentary