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Gospel of MatthewHistory surrounding the book

The Law, the Prophets and the Psalms

• Seed of woman (Son of virgin)• Seed of Abraham• Shiloh of Judah• The Prophet

Gospel of MatthewHistory surrounding the book

The Law, the Prophets and the Psalms

• Seed of Abraham• The Prophet• Son of David• King of Israel - Everlasting• Kingdom of Heaven - Everlasting• “Elijah”

Gospel of MatthewHistory 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 MatthewThings to note in Matthew

1. Seems to be addressed to Jews2. 68 quotes and references to OT3. “Kingdom of Heaven” 33x4. “Kingdom of God” 4x5. “Son of David” 9x6. “Son of Man” 32x7. “fulfill*” 17x

Gospel of MatthewLayout and outline

• First 4 chapters chronological• 5-13 are topical• 14-28 are chronological (except 21.18, 19)

Gospel of MatthewLayout and outline

1. Birth and Qualifications of Jesus as Messiah (chapter 1)

2. Recognition of Jesus as Messiah, ch. 23. Preparation for Ministry, 3.1-4.114. Presentation to Israel, 4.12-16.20

Gospel of MatthewLayout and outline

5. Words and works in face of the cross, 16.21-20.34

6. Rejection of Israel by Messiah, chs. 21-237. Prophecies of Destruction of Jerusalem and

End of Time, chs. 24, 258. DBR and Commission, chs. 26-28

Gospel of MatthewImport of Matthew:

FULFILLED!!!

Gospel of MatthewNew things introduced in Matthew’s Gospel

Besides flood of fulfilled propheciesIn appearing of the MessiahThe appearance of “Elijah”Announcement of the Kingdom

Gospel of MatthewNew things introduced in Matthew’s Gospel

BaptismNew lawUnderstanding of nature of the KingdomChurchUnderstanding of nature of GodCentrality of the Resurrection