ЁЯТа The Book of Matthew ЁЯМ┐
ЁЯТа The Book of Matthew — Jesus the Messiah and King
ЁЯУЦ Overview
- Author: Matthew (Levi) — a former tax collector and one of the twelve apostles
- Date Written: Around AD 60–65
- Place: Possibly Antioch, Syria
- Audience: Jewish Christians
Purpose:
- To prove that Jesus is the promised Messiah
- To show how He fulfills Old Testament prophecy
- To teach the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven
Key Verse:
ЁЯМ┐ Background
Matthew (Levi) was a Jewish tax collector whom Jesus called to be His disciple (Matt. 9:9).
He wrote primarily to a Jewish audience, showing how Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection fulfilled all Messianic prophecies.
Matthew uses the phrase "that it might be fulfilled" over 40 times, connecting the Old and New Testaments.
ЁЯУЪ Structure of Matthew
| Section | Chapters | Focus | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The King's Birth | 1–2 | Jesus' genealogy and early life | The promised Messiah is born |
| 2. The King's Preparation | 3–4 | Baptism and temptation | Jesus begins His ministry |
| 3. The King's Teaching (Sermon on the Mount) | 5–7 | Kingdom living | Righteousness from the heart |
| 4. The King's Power | 8–10 | Miracles and mission | The authority of the Messiah |
| 5. The King's Opposition | 11–13 | Rejection and parables | The mystery of the Kingdom |
| 6. The King's Suffering | 14–25 | Crucifixion predicted | The cost of discipleship |
| 7. The King's Triumph | 26–28 | Death and resurrection | Victory and the Great Commission |
✨ 1 The Birth and Early Life of Jesus (Ch. 1–2)
Genealogy: Traces Jesus' royal lineage from Abraham to David (Matt. 1:1–17).
Virgin Birth: Fulfilled prophecy —
Visit of the Magi: Gentiles recognize the newborn King.
Escape to Egypt: God protects His Son.
Return to Nazareth: "He shall be called a Nazarene."
Each event fulfills Old Testament prophecy — showing Jesus as the true King of Israel.
ЁЯТж 2 The Preparation of the King (Ch. 3–4)
John the Baptist prepares the way:
Baptism of Jesus: Heaven opens —
Temptation in the wilderness: Jesus overcomes Satan using Scripture — proving He is sinless and obedient.
ЁЯМД 3 The Sermon on the Mount (Ch. 5–7)
The greatest sermon ever preached — describing the ethics of the Kingdom.
| Topic | Teaching |
|---|---|
| Beatitudes | "Blessed are the poor in spirit..." (5:3–12) |
| Law and Righteousness | Fulfilling the Law through love and obedience |
| Prayer | The Lord's Prayer (6:9–13) |
| Fasting and Giving | Done in secret for God's glory |
| Golden Rule | "Do unto others as you would have them do to you." (7:12) |
⚡ 4 The Miracles and Mission (Ch. 8–10)
Jesus demonstrates divine authority over disease, nature, demons, and death:
| Miracle | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Healing the leper | Compassion and power to cleanse sin |
| Calming the storm | Lord over creation |
| Healing the centurion's servant | Faith beyond Israel |
| Raising Jairus' daughter | Power over death |
He sends His disciples to preach:
ЁЯТФ 5 Opposition and Parables (Ch. 11–13)
As opposition increases, Jesus teaches in parables to reveal truths to believers and conceal them from unbelievers.
| Parable | Lesson |
|---|---|
| Sower | Responses to God's Word |
| Weeds | Judgment between good and evil |
| Mustard Seed | Kingdom's small start and great growth |
| Hidden Treasure | The Kingdom's surpassing value |
ЁЯХК️ 6 The Passion and Prophecy (Ch. 14–25)
Peter walks on water (14)
Jesus reveals His identity to Peter (16:16)
Transfiguration — "This is My beloved Son." (17:5)
Prophecies of His death and resurrection
Entry into Jerusalem as King (21)
Olivet Discourse (Ch. 24–25) — prophecies of end times and His second coming.
✝️ 7 The Death and Resurrection of the King (Ch. 26–28)
The Last Supper — new covenant in His blood (26:26–28)
Betrayal, trial, crucifixion, and burial (27)
Resurrection — "He is not here; He is risen!" (28:6)
The Great Commission:
Jesus ends with the greatest promise:
⚖️ Themes in the Book of Matthew
| Theme | Description | Key Verse |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus as the Messiah | Fulfillment of prophecy | 1:22 |
| The Kingdom of Heaven | God's rule through Christ | 5:3 |
| Righteousness | Inner purity, not external religion | 5:20 |
| Discipleship | Follow, obey, and serve | 16:24 |
| Judgment and Grace | Separation of true and false | 25:31–46 |
ЁЯТм Famous Verses
- Matt. 5:16 — "Let your light so shine before men."
- Matt. 6:33 — "Seek first the Kingdom of God."
- Matt. 7:7 — "Ask, and it shall be given to you."
- Matt. 11:28 — "Come to Me, all who are weary."
- Matt. 28:19–20 — "Go and make disciples of all nations."
ЁЯХ░️ Timeline Summary
ЁЯХК️ Spiritual Lessons
Jesus is the true King — obey Him fully.
The Kingdom belongs to the humble and pure in heart.
Faith without obedience is empty.
God's Word is fulfilled perfectly in Christ.
Every believer is called to share the gospel.
✨ Summary
The Book of Matthew reveals Jesus as the Messiah, King, and Savior, fulfilling every promise and inviting all to enter His Kingdom through faith.
It begins with "God with us" (Immanuel) — and ends with "I am with you always."
He is the King who came, the King who reigns, and the King who will return.
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