The Gospel of Matthew
Matthew 5:1-48
The Gospel of Matthew
New People & Covenant: 5:1-16
• The “Blessed”
• Character of those in the kingdom
• People of Salt & Light
• Value, responsibility & influence of
those in the kingdom
The Gospel of Matthew
New People & Covenant: 5:1-16
• The “Blessed” (5:1-12).
– Gr. makarios
* Classical Greek: one favored by the
gods with wealth or deliverance from
suffering in the afterlife (Pindar, Hesiod).
The Gospel of Matthew
New People & Covenant: 5:1-16
• The “Blessed” (5:1-12).
– Gr. makarios
* Greek OT: one who walks in God’s
commands (Ps 1:1); trusts God (Ps
2:1); receives salvation (Dt 33:29)
and forgiveness of sins (Ps 33:29).
The Gospel of Matthew
New People & Covenant: 5:1-16
• The “Blessed” (5:1-12).
– Those not usually regarded as blessed.
● Poor
in spirit ● who mourn ● the meek (3-5)
● Hungry for righteousness ● the merciful
● the pure in heart (6-8)
● Peacemakers ● the persecuted (9-12)
The Gospel of Matthew
New People & Covenant: 5:1-16
• People of Salt & Light (5:13-16)
– People of influence (seasoning &
preserving the world).
– People of responsibility (shining forth).
– People of value (children of God).
The Gospel of Matthew
Fulfillment of the Law: 5:17-48
• New Covenant on Murder
• New Covenant on Adultery
• New Covenant on Honesty
• New Covenant on Retribution
The Gospel of Matthew
Fulfillment of the Law: 5:17-48
• “Fulfill the Law”
– Establish it (cf. Rom 3:31, 8:4).
– Fulfill true intent (cf. Mt 22:38-40).
– Carry out what it foreshadowed
(note: “till all is fulfilled” vs 18).
The Gospel of Matthew
Fulfillment of the Law: 5:17-48
• Murder (21-26). cf. Mt 15:19-20a;
I John 3:15
• Adultery (27-30).
Romans 13:9.
cf. Ex 20:17;
The Gospel of Matthew
Fulfillment of the Law: 5:17-48
• Honesty (31-37).
– Divorce is dishonesty (cf. Mal 2:13-16)
• Retribution (38-48; cf. 9-12).
– Love of God demands love for those
made in His image (cf. I John 4:20).
The Gospel of Matthew
Next Week:
Matthew 6:1-24