Overview Article
The apostle Matthew shows that Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ and the king of Israel that Israel had awaited for a long time. Jesus fulfills the Old Testament promises but surprises his contemporaries. The Gospel of Matthew explains how both Jewish and non-Jewish people (gentiles) belong in God's expanding kingdom. It challenges readers to fully commit to Jesus Christ as king.
Key People, Places, and Terms
People 106
Places 38
Key Terms 183
Themes
The Stone the Builders Rejected 37 Jesus continually offended the Jewish leaders and their followers. Although he was from the family line of King David, they questioned his mother's reputation ( Matthew 1:18–25 ). Jesus came from Nazareth ( Matthew 2:... The Son of Man 29 "Son of Man" was Jesus' favorite way to refer to himself. The phrase is unusual in both Greek and English. It translates the Hebrew phrase ben ’adam , which means "human being" or "person" (see, for example, Ezekiel 2... Faith and Good Deeds 21 Jesus did not teach that we are saved by doing good things ("works"). Instead, he taught that we need to be changed on the inside. This change (or conversion) happens when God works in us through his grace. When God c... Jesus and Satan 17 Satan is a personal agent of sin and evil who opposed Jesus ( Matthew 4:1–11 ). The Gospel of Matthew refers to this being as: Angels 15 In the Bible, angels are God's messengers who carry out his plans and tell his will to humans ( Genesis 16:7–12 ; Numbers 22:22–34 ; Judges 13:3–21 ; 2 Kings 1:3 , 15 ; Zechariah 1:4–12 ). The Hebrew Old Testament and... God’s Promised Kingdom 12 God promised that his kingdom would come through King David ( 1 Chronicles 17:4–14 ). During his rule, David prepared for building the temple, which would be the center of God's kingdom ( 28:11–19 ). He urged Israel's... The Day Is Coming 12 Jesus prophesied three future events in the Synoptic Gospels: One event was his own death and resurrection ( Mark 8:31 ; 9:31 ; 10:33–34 ). This had already happened before the Gospels were written. Loving Others 12 Jesus said that loving your neighbor is the second most important commandment in the Old Testament ( Mark 12:31 ). The command to love sums up the entire Old Testament law ( Matthew 22:40 ; compare 7:12 ; 9:9–13 ; 12:...
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Compassionate Healer 11 The New Testament often describes Jesus as someone who "had compassion." This phrase is sometimes translated as "felt sorry" or "took pity." It appears in complex situations where: Little Faith 9 The Greek term translated as "little faith" and related terms appear five times in the Gospel of Matthew ( Matthew 6:30 ; 8:26 ; 14:31 ; 16:8 ; 17:20 ). It also appears once in Luke ( Luke 12:28 ; compare James 1:6–7... The Messiah 9 The Greek word christos has the same meaning as the Hebrew word mashiakh. It means "anointed one" (or "chosen one"). Both words translate as "Messiah" or "Christ." In the Bible, the Messiah is someone chosen by God fo... Citizenship in the Kingdom 9 First-century Jews wanted a king like David or leader like Judas Maccabeus to defeat their oppressors. Jesus' idea of the kingdom of God was very different from these hopes ( Matthew 5:43–48 ). The Gospel of Matthew s... Persecution 8 Persecution refers to systematic mistreatment, harassment, or oppression of an individual or group because of their identity, beliefs, or practices. In religious contexts specifically, persecution involves the targeti... The Blessings of Jesus 7 The Beatitudes are the blessings Jesus gave to his followers. They get their name from the word beati (which means blessed) in the Latin translation of the Bible (the Vulgate). No single word can fully express what Je... The Old Realm and the New 7 The Jewish people in Paul's time saw a clear difference between the "present evil age" and a "glorious age to come." Throughout Romans 5–8 , Paul uses these contrasting "realms" or "kingdoms" to explain our experience... Eating Together 7 For the Pharisees and other practicing Jews, eating meals together was a religious event. Righteous Jews followed many rules to avoid ceremonial pollution during meals. They did this to show their commitment to the la... The Resurrection of Jesus 7 The Bible clearly describes how Jesus physically rose from the dead through God's power. However, many other explanations have been suggested: Jesus did not actually die. He fainted and later woke up in a cold tomb. S... The Son of God 7 Jesus' healings, exorcisms (casting out demons), raising the dead, and teachings resulted in wonder, awe, amazement, and fear (for example, Mark 1:22 , 27 ; 4:41 ; 5:15 , 20 , 33 ; 7:37 ; 9:15 ; 10:24 , 26 , 32 ; 12:1... Fishing in Galilee 7 Jesus' knowledge of fishing is obvious in the four Gospels. He used fishing in his stories to teach people ( Matthew 7:10 ; 13:47–51 ). When Jesus called his first followers, he told them, "I will make you fishers of... Darkness and Light 6 Darkness means there is no light. There was no light until God commanded it to appear. He then separated light from darkness ( Genesis 1:2 , 4–5 , 18 ). The ninth plague he sent against Egypt was three days of deep da...
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Outline
Jesus’ family line and birth 1–2
Jesus is baptised and tempted 3–4
Jesus’ first long message. Teachings on the mountainside 5–7
Jesus shows he has authority 8–9
Jesus’ second long message. Teachings for the 12 disciples 10–10
Some believe in Jesus and some oppose him 11–12
Jesus’ third long message. Teachings about the kingdom of heaven 13–13
Jesus performs miracles and is opposed 14–17
Jesus’ fourth long message. Teachings about the kingdom of heaven and about being important 18–18
Jesus travels to Jerusalem and warns Jerusalem 19–23
Jesus’ fifth long message. Teachings from the Mount of Olives 24–25
Jesus’ last days, death and resurrection 26:1–28:15
Jesus’ final instructions to his disciples 20–28:16
Use of the Old Testament in Matthew
72 quotations from 13 Old Testament books
Total quotations 72
Connected books 13
Most-connected book Deuteronomy 17
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