Matthew

🗺️ Overview

The Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah, the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, and the true King from the line of David. Writing to a primarily Jewish audience, Matthew emphasizes Jesus’ teachings, authority, and the arrival of God’s kingdom. It includes the Sermon on the Mount, numerous parables, and the Great Commission.

💡 Matthew calls us to recognize Jesus as the promised King and to follow Him in obedience and faith. His teachings challenge our hearts, His miracles reveal His power, and His resurrection proves His authority. We are commissioned to carry His message to the world.

• Jewish Context of Matthew

  Matthew writes with deep concern for the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy and often quotes the Hebrew Scriptures.

  📚 Source: ESV Study Bible

• Structure of Matthew

  The Gospel is arranged around five major discourses, echoing the five books of Moses.

  📚 Source: The Bible Project

• Kingdom Language

  Matthew uses the term “kingdom of heaven” (rather than “kingdom of God”) to respect Jewish reverence for the divine name.

  📚 Source: Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary

📊 Book at a Glance

📝 Author

Matthew (Levi), the tax collector and one of the Twelve

📅 Date

c. AD 60–70

📖 Chapters

28

🏷️ Genre

Gospel

📍 Location

Primarily Galilee and Judea under Roman rule

🧵 Main Themes

Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, The kingdom of heaven, Jesus as the new Moses and true King, Discipleship and obedience, Conflict with religious leaders, The death and resurrection of Jesus, The Great Commission to make disciples of all nations

📚 Outline

• Genealogy, Birth, and Early Life (Ch. 1–2)
• Preparation for Ministry (Ch. 3–4)
• Teachings and Miracles of Jesus (Ch. 5–16)
• The Journey to Jerusalem (Ch. 17–20)
• Final Week: Teaching, Death, and Resurrection (Ch. 21–28)

📖 Key Stories

🧠 Key Verses

“You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” — Matthew 1:21

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:3

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. — Matthew 6:33

So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. — Matthew 7:12

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. — Matthew 18:20

“Whoever would be great among you must be your servant.” — Matthew 20:26

And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. — Matthew 22:37–39

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” — Matthew 28:19

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