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What concern did Jewish followers of Jesus have after the destruction of the temple?
What concern did Jewish followers of Jesus have after the destruction of the temple?
- They wanted to merge with Rabbinic Judaism.
- They sought to expel non-Jewish followers.
- They were viewed as subversive within Judaism. (correct)
- Their tradition was being lost.
What was one outcome of the split between Jewish followers of Jesus and the rabbis?
What was one outcome of the split between Jewish followers of Jesus and the rabbis?
- A reformation within Judaism.
- The formation of Rabbinic Judaism. (correct)
- The development of new religious texts.
- The unification of all Jewish groups.
What did Matthew seek to achieve by writing his gospel?
What did Matthew seek to achieve by writing his gospel?
- To criticize the actions of the Jewish leaders.
- To replace the teachings of Moses.
- To provide a historical record of Jesus' life.
- To ensure the community could follow Jesus post-apostles. (correct)
How does Matthew’s gospel interpret the role of Jesus in relation to Moses?
How does Matthew’s gospel interpret the role of Jesus in relation to Moses?
How does Matthew depict the authority of Jesus as a teacher?
How does Matthew depict the authority of Jesus as a teacher?
What does Matthew warn the followers of Jesus to do in his gospel?
What does Matthew warn the followers of Jesus to do in his gospel?
What unique feature does Matthew's gospel have regarding Jesus’ teachings?
What unique feature does Matthew's gospel have regarding Jesus’ teachings?
What is emphasized in the middle of Matthew’s gospel?
What is emphasized in the middle of Matthew’s gospel?
What aspect of the Torah does Jesus emphasize according to Matthew's Gospel?
What aspect of the Torah does Jesus emphasize according to Matthew's Gospel?
How does Matthew structure his Gospel to reflect the teachings of the Torah?
How does Matthew structure his Gospel to reflect the teachings of the Torah?
What is one way that Matthew parallels the lives of Moses and Jesus?
What is one way that Matthew parallels the lives of Moses and Jesus?
What does Jesus' teaching style demonstrate in contrast to the religious leaders of his time?
What does Jesus' teaching style demonstrate in contrast to the religious leaders of his time?
What transformation in the understanding of the law does Matthew attribute to Jesus?
What transformation in the understanding of the law does Matthew attribute to Jesus?
What does Matthew convey about the audience of Jesus' teachings?
What does Matthew convey about the audience of Jesus' teachings?
In what phrase does Jesus reinterpret the teachings of the Torah in Matthew's Gospel?
In what phrase does Jesus reinterpret the teachings of the Torah in Matthew's Gospel?
What critical similarity does Matthew highlight between Moses and Jesus regarding their early lives?
What critical similarity does Matthew highlight between Moses and Jesus regarding their early lives?
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Jewish followers of Jesus
Jewish followers of Jesus
Jewish individuals who followed Jesus, facing a split within Jewish tradition.
Rabbinic Judaism
Rabbinic Judaism
The form of Judaism that emerged from those who followed the rabbis and Pharisees.
Early Church
Early Church
The community formed by those who followed Jesus after the death of the apostles.
Matthew's Gospel Purpose
Matthew's Gospel Purpose
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Matthew's Jesus as Teacher
Matthew's Jesus as Teacher
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Jesus' Authority
Jesus' Authority
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Abraham and King David
Abraham and King David
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Hermeneutics
Hermeneutics
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Jesus as New Moses
Jesus as New Moses
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Torah Fulfillment
Torah Fulfillment
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Jesus' Authority
Jesus' Authority
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Parallels between Moses and Jesus
Parallels between Moses and Jesus
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Five Teachings Structure
Five Teachings Structure
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"You have heard that it was said…but I say to you..."
"You have heard that it was said…but I say to you..."
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Universal message
Universal message
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Study Notes
Gospel of Matthew
- Audience: Jewish followers of Jesus
- Challenges faced: Division between those who followed Jesus and those who viewed him as disruptive to Jewish tradition, destruction of the temple creating a split between Jewish rabbis and followers of Jesus
- Church's emergence: Followers of rabbis and Pharisees formed Rabbinic Judaism while followers of Jesus became Christians and formed the early Church.
- Matthew's Gospel purpose: To provide a record of Jesus' teachings for the Christian community to continue following Jesus after the apostles' deaths, offering a perspective on Jesus' words and actions, to address community concerns (e.g., unity, avoiding judgment, accepting sinners), and outlining church structure.
- Jesus as a teacher: Jesus presented as an authoritative teacher with a genealogy tracing him to Abraham and King David, culminating in Matthew's description of Jesus as a supreme teacher, whose teachings should continue after the resurrection.
- Moses and Jesus comparison: Jesus compared to Moses for representing the completion of Jewish law (Torah), with Jesus' teachings focusing on love and inner transformation, unlike Moses who presented a set of commandments. Jesus interprets rather than replicating the Torah, showing a new path toward God’s will.
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