The Bookcase: Matthew is a powerful and imaginative retelling of the Gospel of Matthew—through the eyes, hearts, and questions of five twelve-year-old friends: Amos, Silas, Eli, Miriam, and Marah. What begins as an ordinary gathering among kids quickly turns extraordinary when they discover that they’re not just reading about Jesus’s life—they’re living it. Transported into the heart of biblical events, these modern-day children find themselves walking beside Jesus during His ministry, witnessing His miracles, hearing His teachings, and watching history unfold with every chapter. But this isn’t just a time-travel story. It’s a soul-travel experience, where each child begins to understand that the Bible isn’t just a book—it’s their story too. From the moment they reflect on the prophecy and wonder of Jesus’s birth, the kids realize something profound is happening. With childlike curiosity and courage, they lean into the world of Matthew’s Gospel, exploring the visit of the wise men, the escape to Egypt, and the ministry of John the Baptist. When Jesus is baptized and declared God’s beloved Son, they feel the gravity of the moment and begin to grasp the meaning of His mission. As Jesus teaches on the mountainside, the children listen with awe. They don’t just hear the Beatitudes—they try to live them. They wrestle with humility, mercy, and faith. They memorize the Lord’s Prayer and recite it together, learning to trust God not just in theory but in daily practice. When Jesus calms the storm and heals the sick, the friends are amazed—but more than that, they’re changed. They begin to understand that Jesus’s power isn’t just something to watch; it’s something to believe in. They learn to serve others, to forgive each other, and to include the ones society pushes aside—just as Jesus did with Matthew the tax collector and the Canaanite woman. As the story moves toward the crucifixion, the children experience the heartbreak of betrayal, the weight of sacrifice, and the magnitude of love. And when the stone is rolled away and the news of the resurrection spreads, they’re filled with hope—not just for the characters in the story, but for themselves and their future. The Bookcase: Matthew is not simply a retelling of Scripture. It’s a devotional adventure, a spiritual awakening, and a coming-of-age journey all in one. Through each chapter, readers—young and old—are invited to walk alongside Jesus and rediscover the Gospel with fresh eyes and open hearts. The characters ask the questions we all ask. They doubt. They believe. They grow. By the final page, readers will feel as if they too have stepped through the bookcase, not just to witness the Gospel—but to live it. The Bookcase: Matthew reminds us that the Bible isn’t just something we study. It’s something we step into, something that speaks into every age, every heart, and every generation. Open the bookcase. Step into the Gospel. Let it transform you—just like it transformed them.