The first book of the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew was primarily written for the Jews and references many Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus.
INTRODUCTION TO
Matthew
Outline:
- Jesus’ birth and infancy. (1:1–2:23)
- The preparation and beginning of Jesus’ ministry. (3:1–4:25)
- The Sermon on the Mount. (5:1–7:29)
- Jesus’ ministry of miracles. (8:1–9:34)
- Jesus’ sending out the Twelve. (9:35–11:1)
- The continuation of Jesus’ ministry with claims and parables. (11:2–25:46)
- Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion. (26:1–27:56)
- Jesus’ burial, resurrection, and ascension. (27:57–28:20)
Author: Matthew.
Date Written: Between a.d. 50 and 70.
Time Span: About 37 years (4 33).
Title: From the book’s author, Matthew.
Background: The Old Testament ended with the prophets of God predicting the coming of the Anointed One, who would enter history to bring redemption and deliverance to His people. Some 400 years later, the New Testament begins with the book of Matthew revealing the fulfillment of these prophecies in Jesus Christ, the long-awaited Messiah. Matthew, a Jewish tax collector for the Roman government, is called by Jesus to become one of the 12 apostles. Thus his Gospel often gives an eyewitness account.
Where Written: Possibly at Antioch.
To Whom: Primarily to Jews, but also to Gentiles who have become Christians.
Content: Matthew’s Gospel provides the vital link between the Old and New Testaments. Matthew begins by tracing the genealogy of Jesus through Joseph, the birth of Jesus to the virgin Mary, the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, and Satan’s temptation of Jesus while in the desert. Jesus speaks more in Matthew than in the other Gospels, and His teaching discourses include: the Sermon on the Mount (Ch. 5–7); sending out the Twelve (Ch. 10); parables of the kingdom (Ch. 13); fellowship of the kingdom (Ch. 18); and the Olivet Discourse concerning the future (Ch. 24–25). During Jesus’ final week His betrayal, trial, crucifixion, burial, and resurrection take place. Matthew concludes with the call of the Great Commission to all believers.
Key Words: “Fulfillment”; “
Kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew quotes from many books of the Old Testament to solidify further the claim that indeed Jesus is the “fulfillment” of the promised Messiah, the Savior of the world. The term “kingdom of heaven” is used repeatedly by Matthew to introduce the good news that God is present in Jesus Christ and lives to reign in men’s lives. This term appears nowhere else in the New Testament.
Themes: • Jesus came to save both the Jews and the Gentiles. • There is one true God, but with the essence of three, the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. • The standards of God are high, but the example He gave us is perfect—Jesus. • Christ is sufficient for whatever need we might have. • The ways of God are infinitely higher than the ways of the world. • Jesus willingly laid down His life to redeem a sinful world with His perfect and acceptable sacrifice.
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
