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What is the main focus of the transitional statement found in Matthew 4:17?
What is the main focus of the transitional statement found in Matthew 4:17?
Which sermon does not conclude with the phrase 'When Jesus had finished these sayings...?'
Which sermon does not conclude with the phrase 'When Jesus had finished these sayings...?'
What does the title 'Immanuel' signify about Jesus?
What does the title 'Immanuel' signify about Jesus?
In which passage is Jesus publicly declared as the 'Son of God'?
In which passage is Jesus publicly declared as the 'Son of God'?
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What aspect of Jesus' identity is emphasized in the Gospel of Matthew compared to Mark?
What aspect of Jesus' identity is emphasized in the Gospel of Matthew compared to Mark?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Christology as described in Matthew?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Christology as described in Matthew?
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What is the primary theme of the Olivet Discourse found in Matthew?
What is the primary theme of the Olivet Discourse found in Matthew?
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How often is the title 'Christ' used in the Gospel of Matthew?
How often is the title 'Christ' used in the Gospel of Matthew?
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What does the heavenly voice proclaim about Jesus in the scripture?
What does the heavenly voice proclaim about Jesus in the scripture?
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What is the first temptation Jesus faces in the wilderness?
What is the first temptation Jesus faces in the wilderness?
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Which of the following is one of the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount?
Which of the following is one of the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount?
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What metaphor does Jesus use to describe his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount?
What metaphor does Jesus use to describe his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount?
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Which teaching is part of the 'Six Antitheses' in the Sermon on the Mount?
Which teaching is part of the 'Six Antitheses' in the Sermon on the Mount?
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To whom are the Twelve Disciples initially sent during their ministry?
To whom are the Twelve Disciples initially sent during their ministry?
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What does Jesus emphasize regarding the necessity of spiritual practices in Matthew 6:1-18?
What does Jesus emphasize regarding the necessity of spiritual practices in Matthew 6:1-18?
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What kind of soil does the Parable of the Sower identify as unproductive?
What kind of soil does the Parable of the Sower identify as unproductive?
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Who is traditionally credited with writing the first gospel?
Who is traditionally credited with writing the first gospel?
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In which language was Matthew's Gospel first published?
In which language was Matthew's Gospel first published?
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What motivated Matthew to commit his Gospel to writing?
What motivated Matthew to commit his Gospel to writing?
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For whom was Matthew's Gospel primarily intended?
For whom was Matthew's Gospel primarily intended?
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What profession did Matthew have before becoming an apostle?
What profession did Matthew have before becoming an apostle?
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What was the fate of Matthew's original Hebrew Gospel?
What was the fate of Matthew's original Hebrew Gospel?
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Where was Matthew's Hebrew Gospel said to be preserved?
Where was Matthew's Hebrew Gospel said to be preserved?
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According to Jerome, what was the condition of the Jewish believers in Christ after the Gospel's publication?
According to Jerome, what was the condition of the Jewish believers in Christ after the Gospel's publication?
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What does the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant primarily teach about forgiveness?
What does the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant primarily teach about forgiveness?
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In the Olivet Discourse, what analogy is used to describe the unexpectedness of the coming of the Son of Man?
In the Olivet Discourse, what analogy is used to describe the unexpectedness of the coming of the Son of Man?
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What lesson is emphasized in the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids?
What lesson is emphasized in the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids?
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What is the primary theme of the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds?
What is the primary theme of the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds?
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In what context is the term 'child-like' used in relation to humility?
In what context is the term 'child-like' used in relation to humility?
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What significant event does the 'Abomination of Desolation' refer to in the Olivet Discourse?
What significant event does the 'Abomination of Desolation' refer to in the Olivet Discourse?
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What does the Parable of the Mustard Seed symbolize?
What does the Parable of the Mustard Seed symbolize?
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What is the underlying message of the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard?
What is the underlying message of the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard?
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What does Matthew's genealogy of Jesus emphasize about his lineage?
What does Matthew's genealogy of Jesus emphasize about his lineage?
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Which event is unique to the Gospel of Matthew's account of Jesus' birth?
Which event is unique to the Gospel of Matthew's account of Jesus' birth?
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How does Matthew depict the disciples in relation to their faith?
How does Matthew depict the disciples in relation to their faith?
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What message did the magi convey when they arrived in Jerusalem?
What message did the magi convey when they arrived in Jerusalem?
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Which scripture's fulfillment is emphasized in Matthew concerning Jesus' birth?
Which scripture's fulfillment is emphasized in Matthew concerning Jesus' birth?
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What role do dreams play in the Gospel of Matthew regarding Joseph?
What role do dreams play in the Gospel of Matthew regarding Joseph?
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What is one major theme that Matthew emphasizes regarding the mission of Jesus' disciples?
What is one major theme that Matthew emphasizes regarding the mission of Jesus' disciples?
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Which group of figures does Matthew uniquely include in his account of Jesus' birth?
Which group of figures does Matthew uniquely include in his account of Jesus' birth?
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Study Notes
Matthew's Gospel
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Structure: The gospel follows a transitional structure with two key statements in 4:17 and 16:21, dividing the narrative into:
- Preliminary Events: Ancestry, infancy, baptism, and temptations.
- Public Ministry: Mighty deeds, teachings, and controversy.
- Rejection and Death: Predictions, journey, suffering, death, and resurrection.
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Five Large Sermons: All conclude with the phrase "When Jesus had finished these sayings..."
- Sermon on the Mount (Chapters 5-7)
- Sending of the Twelve (Chapter 10)
- Parables of the Kingdom (Chapter 13, parallels Mark 4)
- Sermon on Humility & Forgiveness (Chapter 18)
- Olivet Discourse (Chapters 24-25, parallels Mark 13)
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Christology: Matthew emphasizes Jesus' divinity beyond what is found in Mark.
- Jesus is miraculously born as God's son (1:18-25)
- Jesus is referred to as "Immanuel," meaning "God with us" (1:23)
- Jesus is publicly announced as the "son of God" at his baptism (3:17)
- Jesus is worshipped as God (2:11, 14:33, 28:9, 17), even challenged as such during his temptations (4:1-11)
- Jesus is granted divine authority over all things (11:27, 28:18), emphasized as equal with the Father and Holy Spirit (28:19)
- Jesus' lineage from David is emphasized (1:1-17, referred to as "son of David" 10 times in Matthew)
- Matthew uses titles for Jesus more frequently than Mark, like "Christ" and "King of the Jews" (2:2)
The Gospel According to Matthew: Content
- Title: "Book of the origin of Jesus, the Christ, son of David, son of Abraham" (1:1)
The Beginning: Infancy Narratives (Chapters 1-2)
- Unique Material: Only Matthew and Luke provide details about Jesus' birth, but they do not describe the same events.
- Genealogy of Jesus: Traced through David to Abraham (1:1-17), including four (or five) women: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary (1:3, 5, 6, 16)
- Dreams: God uses dreams to communicate with Joseph (1:20, 2:13, 19, 22) and the magi (2:12)
- Bethlehem: Mary is betrothed to Joseph in Bethlehem (1:18-25), with no mention of Nazareth until later.
- Magi: Wise men from the east follow a star, visit Herod the Great, and journey to Bethlehem to worship Jesus, presenting gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (cf. Isaiah 60:1-6)
- Flight to Egypt: Joseph, Mary, and Jesus flee to Egypt because Herod's son rules the Jerusalem area after Herod's death.
- Slaughter of the Innocents: Herod orders the killing of infants in Bethlehem.
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Fulfillment of Prophecy: Matthew emphasizes the fulfillment of Jewish scriptures:
- Virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14 LXX)
- Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)
- Egypt (Hosea 11:1b)
- Weeping (Jeremiah 31:15)
- Nazarene (unknown source, maybe related to "branch/netzer" in Isaiah 11:1?)
Early Episodes of Jesus' Ministry (Chapters 3-4)
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Baptism of Jesus (3:1-17):
- Includes John's preaching about repentance (3:7-12)
- John's objection about why he is baptizing Jesus instead of the other way around (3:14-15)
- Heavenly voice speaks directly to Jesus in third-person (3:17)
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Temptations of Jesus (4:1-11):
- After 40 days of fasting in the wilderness, Jesus is tested by Satan in three temptations, testing the kind of Messiah he will be.
- Turning stones to bread (4:1-4)
- Jumping off the Temple (4:5-7)
- Accepting the kingdoms of the world (4:8-11)
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Ministry Begins in Galilee (4:12-25):
- Capernaum becomes Jesus' "homebase" for ministry (4:13)
- Ministry in Galilee (4:14-16), fulfilling Isaiah 9:1-2
Five Big Sermons in Matthew:
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Sermon on the Mount (Chapters 5-7):
- Beatitudes
- Metaphors: Disciple's role as salt of the earth and light of the world (5:13-16)
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Six Antitheses: Interpretation of Torah (5:17-48)
- Murder & Anger (5:21-26)
- Adultery & Lust (5:27-30)
- Divorce & Immorality (5:31-32)
- Vows & Truthfulness (5:33-37)
- Retaliation & Forgiveness (5:38-42)
- Neighbors & Enemies (5:43-48)
- Avoid Publicizing Spirituality: Regarding giving, praying, fasting, and seeking treasures in heaven (6:1-34)
- Lord's Prayer (6:9b-13):
- Active Obedience: Regarding not judging, praying, the Golden Rule, the narrow way, wolves vs. sheep, good trees and bad fruit, doing God's will, and the parable of the house on the rock (7:1-27)
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Sending of the Twelve (Chapter 10):
- Sent only to Israel (10:5)
- Preach, heal, and cast out demons (10:7-8a)
- Limitations on travel and support (10:8b-13)
- Opposition (10:14-16)
- Apocalyptic imminency (10:17-25, esp. 22-23)
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Parables of the Kingdom (Chapter 13; cf. Mark 4):
- Parable of the Sower and 4 Soils (13:1-9)
- Reason for secrecy of parables (13:10-17)
- Interpretation of the Parable of the Sower (13:18-23)
- Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds (13:24-30)
- Parable of the Mustard Seed (13:31-32)
- Parable of the Yeast (13:33)
- Interpretation of the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds (13:36-43)
- Parable of the Hidden Treasure in a Field (13:44)
- Parable of the Pearl of Great Price (13:45)
- Parable of the Net in the Sea (13:47-50)
- Parable of Treasures New and Old (13:51-52)
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Sermon on Humility & Forgiveness (Chapter 18):
- Regarding greatness (18:1-5)
- Regarding temptation and stumbling (18:6-9)
- Parable of the 100 Sheep (18:10-14)
- Correcting a brother (18:15-20)
- Regarding forgiveness (18:21-22)
- Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (18:23-35)
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Olivet Discourse (Chapters 24-25; cf. Mark 13):
- Setting: Mount of Olives opposite the Temple (24:1-3)
- False messiahs and turmoil (24:4-8)
- Opposition to the good news (24:9-14)
- "Abomination of Desolation" (24:15-25)
- Coming of the Son of Man (24:26-31)
- Timing and preparedness (24:32-36)
- Suddenness as in Noah's Days (24:37-41)
- Suddenness as a Thief (24:42-44)
- Suddenness as a Returning Master (24:45-51).
- Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids (25:1-13)
- Parable of the Talents (25:14-30)
- Parable of the Sheep and the Goats (25:31-46)
Other Teachings in Matthew:
- Marriage and Divorce (19:1-12; cf. Mark 10:1-12)
- Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (20:1-16)
- Parable of the Two Sons (21:28-32)
- Parable of the Wedding Banquet (22:1-14; cf. Luke 14:16-24)
- Seven Woes/Curses against Scribes and Pharisees as "Hypocrites" (23:1-36)
Matthew's Passion Narrative (Chapters 26-28)
- Follows Mark: Matthew closely follows Mark's Passion narrative more closely than Luke.
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Unique Material: Matthew uniquely mentions:
- Judas Iscariot's death by hanging (27:3-10)
Authorship and Purpose
- The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as the Synoptic Gospels due to their similarities.
- Ancient Witnesses: Several early Christian writers (Origen, Eusebius, and Jerome) claim Matthew wrote the Gospel.
- Original Language: While traditionally attributed to Matthew, the earliest complete manuscripts were written in Greek. Some scholars have pointed to a possible Hebrew original, though no extant copies exist.
- Purpose: Matthew's Gospel is often seen as addressed to Jewish Christians and aiming to establish Jesus' authority as the fulfillment of Jewish scripture and the rightful King of the Jews.
- Key Theme: Matthew emphasizes Jesus' identity as Messiah, the "son of God," and his authority over all things. He uses the events of Jesus' life and teachings to demonstrate how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament and establishes the new covenant with God.
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Explore the structure and key themes of Matthew's Gospel. The quiz covers the transitional narrative, five large sermons, and the emphasis on Christology. Test your understanding of Jesus’ identity and teachings as presented in this significant biblical text.
