The
GOSPEL
of
MATTHEW
Gospel of Matthew
History surrounding the book
The Law, the Prophets and the Psalms
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Seed of woman (Son of virgin)
Seed of Abraham
Shiloh of Judah
The Prophet
Gospel of Matthew
History surrounding the book
The Law, the Prophets and the Psalms
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Seed of Abraham
The Prophet
Son of David
King of Israel - Everlasting
Kingdom of Heaven - Everlasting
“Elijah”
Gospel of Matthew
History surrounding the book
The New Testament
• Messiah, Son of Abraham, Son of David,
the Prophet, Son of Man (32x in
Matthew), has come
• “Elijah” has come
• Prophecies have been fulfilled/miracles
Gospel of Matthew
Things to note in Matthew
1. Seems to be addressed to Jews
2. 68 quotes and references to OT
3. “Kingdom of Heaven” 33x
4. “Kingdom of God” 4x
5. “Son of David” 9x
6. “Son of Man” 32x
7. “fulfill*” 17x
Gospel of Matthew
Layout and outline
• First 4 chapters chronological
• 5-13 are topical
• 14-28 are chronological (except 21.18, 19)
Gospel of Matthew
Layout and outline
1. Birth and Qualifications of Jesus as Messiah
(chapter 1)
2. Recognition of Jesus as Messiah, ch. 2
3. Preparation for Ministry, 3.1-4.11
4. Presentation to Israel, 4.12-16.20
Gospel of Matthew
Layout and outline
5. Words and works in face of the cross, 16.2120.34
6. Rejection of Israel by Messiah, chs. 21-23
7. Prophecies of Destruction of Jerusalem and
End of Time, chs. 24, 25
8. DBR and Commission, chs. 26-28
Gospel of Matthew
Import of Matthew:
FULFILLED!!!
Gospel of Matthew
New things introduced in Matthew’s Gospel
Besides flood of fulfilled prophecies
In appearing of the Messiah
The appearance of “Elijah”
Announcement of the Kingdom
Gospel of Matthew
New things introduced in Matthew’s Gospel
Baptism
New law
Understanding of nature of the Kingdom
Church
Understanding of nature of God
Centrality of the Resurrection