The Gospel According to Saint Matthew

The people of Israel were waiting for the Messiah, their king.  Matthew begins his book by showing how Jesus Christ was a descendant of David.  But Matthew goes on to show that God did not send Jesus to be an earthly king, but a heavenly king.  His kingdom would be much greater that David’s because it would never end.  Even at Jesus’ birth, many recognized him as a king.  Herod, the ruler, as well as Satan, was afraid of Jesus’ kingship and tried to stop him, but others worshipped him and brought royal gifts.  We must b willing to recognize Jesus for who he really is and worship him as king of our lives.

Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount, directions for living in his kingdom.  He also told many parables about the difference between his kingdom and the kingdoms of the earth.  Forgiveness, peace, and putting others first are some of the characteristics that make one of the great in the future kingdom of God.  And to be great in God’s kingdom, we must live by God’s standards right now.  Jesus came to show us how to live as faithful subjects in his kingdom.

Jesus was formally presented to the nation of Israel, but rejected.  How strange for the king to be accused, arrested, and crucified.  But Jesus demonstrated his power even over death through his resurrection, and gained access for us into his kingdom.  With all this evidence that Jesus is God’s Son, we, too, should accept him as our Lord.

Writer:

Matthew (Levi), one of the twelve apostles.

Date Written:

Probably between A.D. 60-65

To Whom Written:

Primarily to the Jews.

Purpose:

To show that Jesus of Nazareth was the Kingly Messiah of Jewish prophecy.

Synopsis:

Chapter One

• The Genealogy of Christ – Matthew 1:1-17
• The Birth of Christ – Matthew 1:18-25

Chapter Two

• The Magis’ Visit – Matthew 2:1-12
• The Flight to Egypt – Matthew 2:13-18
• The Return to Nazareth – Matthew 2:19-23 

Chapter Three

• John the Baptist’s Ministry – Matthew 3:1-12
• The Baptism of the Beloved Son – Matthew 3:13-17

Chapter Four

• The Three Temptations of Jesus – Matthew 4:1-11
• The Preaching Ministry of Jesus – Matthew 4:12-17
• The Calling of the First Four Disciples – Matthew 4:18-22
• The Healing Ministry of Jesus – Matthew 4:23-25 

Chapter Five

• The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12
• The Salt of the Earth – Matthew 5:13-20
• Teachings on Murder and Anger – Matthew 5:21-26
• Teachings on Temptations – Matthew 5:27-30
• Teachings on Divorce – Matthew 5:31-32
• Teachings on Oaths – Matthew 5:33-37
• Teachings on Forgiveness – Matthew 5:38-42
• Teachings on Loving One’s Enemies – Matthew 5:43 48

 Chapter Six

• Teachings on Giving – Matthew 6:1-4
• Teachings on Prayer – Matthew 6:5-15
• Teachings on Fasting – Matthew 6:16-18
• Teachings on Treasures in Heaven – Matthew 6:19-24
• Teachings on Worry – Matthew 6:25-34

 Chapter Seven

• Judging and Being Judged – Matthew 7:1-6
• Asking and Receiving – Matthew 7:7-12
• The Strait and Wide Gates – Matthew 7:13-14
• False Prophets – Matthew 7:15-23
• Rock or Sand Foundation – Matthew 7:24-29

 Chapter Eight

• Jesus Heals a Leper – Matthew 8:1-4
• A Centurion’s Faith – Matthew 8:5-13
• Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law – Matthew 8:14-17
• The Cost of Discipleship – Matthew 8:18-22
• Jesus Calms the Wind and the Sea – Matthew 8:23-27
• Healing of Devil-Possessed men – Matthew 8:28-34

 Chapter Nine

• Healing a Man with Palsy – Matthew 9:1-8
• Matthew Follows Jesus – Matthew 9:9-13
• Questions about Fasting – Matthew 9:14-17
• The Healing of a Ruler’s Daughter – Matthew 9:18-26
• Sight and Speech Restored – Matthew 9:27-34
• Laborers for the Harvest – Matthew 9:35-38

 Chapter Ten

• Instructions to the Disciples – Matthew 10:1-15
• Sheep among Wolves – Matthew 10:16-42

 Chapter Eleven

• John’s Questions for Jesus – Matthew 11:1-19
• Unrepentant Cities – Matthew 11:20-24
• Rest for the Heavy Laden – Matthew 11:25-30

 Chapter Twelve

• The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath – Matthew 12:1-14
• God’s Beloved Servant – Matthew 12:15-21
• Of Beelzebub or God? – Matthew 12:22-37
• The Sign of the Prophet – Matthew 12:38-45
• The Family of Jesus – Matthew 12:46-50

 Chapter Thirteen

• The Sower and the Seed – Matthew 13:1-23
• The Wheat and the Tares – Matthew 13:24-30
• The Mustard Seed and the Leaven – Matthew 13:31-35
• The Tares Explained – Matthew 13:36-43
• The Treasure and the Goodly Pearl – Matthew 13:44-46
• The Full Net – Matthew 13:47-52
• Without Honor in His Own Country – Matthew 13:53-58

 Chapter Fourteen

• The Death of John the Baptist – Matthew 14:1-12
• Five Thousand Fed – Matthew 14:13-21
• Jesus Walks on the Sea – Matthew 14:22-36

 Chapter Fifteen

• Defilement Comes from Within – Matthew 15:1-20
• A Canaanite Woman’s Faith – Matthew 15:21-28
• Four Thousand Fed – Matthew 15:29-39

 Chapter Sixteen

• The Request for a Sign from Heaven – Matthew 16:1-4
• The Pharisees’ and the Sadducees’ Leaven – Matthew 16:5-12
• The Confession of Simon Peter – Matthew 16:13-20
• Jesus Prepares His Disciples – Matthew 16:21-28

 Chapter 17

• The Transfiguration of Jesus – Matthew 17:1-13
• The Healing of a Devil Possessed Boy – Mathew 17:14-23
• The Question of Paying Tribute – Matthew 17:23-27

 Chapter Eighteen

• The Least is the Greatest – Matthew 18:1-11
• A Lost Sheep – Matthew 18:12-14
• A Trespassing Brother – Matthew 18:15-22
• An Unforgiving Servant – Mathew 18:23-35

 Chapter Nineteen

• Teachings on Divorce – Matthew 19:1-12
• Little Children Brought to Jesus – Matthew 19:13-15
• A Sorrowful Young Man – Matthew 19:16-29

 Chapter Twenty

• The Parable of the Hired Laborers – Matthew 20:1-16
• Jesus Predicts His Death – Matthew 20:17-19
• The Request of James and John’s Mother – Matthew 20:20-28
• Jesus’ Compassion for Two Blind Men – Matthew 20:29-34

 Chapter Twenty One

• Jesus’ Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21:1-11
• Jesus Cleanses the Temple – Matthew 21:12-17
• The Withered Fig Tree – Matthew 21:18-27
• The parable of Two Sons – Matthew 21:28-32
• The Parable of the Vineyard – Matthew 21:33-46

 Chapter Twenty Two

• The Parable of the Wedding Banquet – Matthew 22:1-14
• Render Tribute to Caesar and to God – Matthew 22:15-22
• Teachings on the Resurrection – Matthew 22:23-33
• The First and Great Commandment – Matthew 22:34-40
• Pharisees Questioned – Matthew 22:41-46

 Chapter Twenty Three

• The Scribes and Pharisees – Matthew 23:1-4
• Hypocrisy Denounced – Matthew 23:5-15
• Woes on Scribes and Pharisees – Matthew 23:16-39

 Chapter Twenty Four

• Signs of the End – Matthew 24:1-14
• The Coming of the Son of Man – Matthew 24:15-35
• God Knows the Day and Hour – Matthew 24:36-51

 Chapter Twenty Five

• Wise and Foolish Virgins – Matthew 25:1-13
• The Stewardship of Talents – Matthew 25:14-30
• The Separation of Sheep and Goats – Matthew 25:31-46

 Chapter Twenty Six

• The Religious Leaders’ Plan to Kill Jesus – Matthew 26:1-5
• Precious Ointment – Matthew 26:6-13
• Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus – Matthew 26:14-16
• The Passover Meal – Matthew 26:17-30
• Peter’s Vow of Loyalty – Matthew 26:31-35
• Jesus’ Prayer in Gethsemane – Matthew 26:36-46
• Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest – Matthew 26:47-56
• Jesus before Caiaphas – Matthew 26:57-68
• Peter’s Denial of Jesus – Matthew 26:69-75

 Chapter Twenty Seven

• The Remorse and Death of Jesus – Matthew 27:1-10
• Jesus Appears Before Pilate – Matthew 27:11-26
• Jesus Mocked by Soldiers – Matthew 27:27-31
• The Crucifixion of Jesus – Matthew 27:32-44
• Jesus’ Death on the Cross – Matthew 27:45-56
• Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb – Matthew – 27:57-61
• Setting a Watch – Matthew 27:62-66

 Chapter Twenty Eight

• The Risen Christ – Matthew 28:1-15
• Jesus’ Commission – Matthew 28:16-20

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