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Gospel of Matthew • History 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 Matthew • History 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 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 • Seems to be addressed to Jews • 68 quotes and references to OT • “Kingdom of Heaven” 33x • “Kingdom of God” 4x • “Son of David” 9x • “Son of Man” 32x • “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 • Birth and Qualifications of Jesus as Messiah (chapter 1) • Recognition of Jesus as Messiah, ch. 2 • Preparation for Ministry, 3.1-4.11 • Presentation to Israel, 4.12-16.20
Gospel of Matthew • Layout and outline • Words and works in face of the cross, 16.21-20.34 • Rejection of Israel by Messiah, chs. 21-23 • Prophecies of Destruction of Jerusalem and End of Time, chs. 24, 25 • 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