The Gospel of Matthew

Matthew

Authorship and Date

• Traditionally attributed to Matthew, one of Jesus' 12 apostles
• Written circa 80-90 CE, making it one of the earliest Gospel accounts

Structure and Content

• Divided into 28 chapters
• Begins with Jesus' genealogy and birth, followed by his baptism and temptation
• Focuses on Jesus' teachings, miracles, and interactions with various groups (e.g., Pharisees, Sadducees, disciples)
• Includes five major sermons or discourses:
  1. The Sermon on the Mount (Chapters 5-7)
  2. The Missionary Discourse (Chapter 10)
  3. The Parabolic Discourse (Chapter 13)
  4. The Church and the Kingdom (Chapter 18)
  5. The Eschatological Discourse (Chapters 24-25)
• Concludes with Jesus' death, resurrection, and the Great Commission

Unique Features and Emphases

• Emphasizes Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and His connection to Jewish scripture
• Highlights Jesus' teachings on ethics, morality, and the kingdom of heaven
• Includes unique stories and parables, such as the Magi's visit (2:1-12) and the Parable of the Talents (25:14-30)
• Portrays Jesus as the Messiah, the King of the Jews, and the Savior of all people

Matthew

Authorship and Date

• Attributed to Matthew, one of Jesus' 12 apostles
• Written between 80-90 CE, making it one of the earliest Gospel accounts

Structure and Content

• Comprises 28 chapters
• Begins with Jesus' genealogy and birth, followed by his baptism and temptation
• Covers Jesus' teachings, miracles, and interactions with various groups (e.g., Pharisees, Sadducees, disciples)
• Features five major sermons or discourses:

The Sermons

• The Sermon on the Mount (Chapters 5-7)
• The Missionary Discourse (Chapter 10)
• The Parabolic Discourse (Chapter 13)
• The Church and the Kingdom (Chapter 18)
• The Eschatological Discourse (Chapters 24-25)
• Concludes with Jesus' death, resurrection, and the Great Commission

Unique Features and Emphases

• Emphasizes Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and His connection to Jewish scripture
• Focuses on Jesus' teachings on ethics, morality, and the kingdom of heaven
• Includes unique stories and parables, such as:

Notable Stories and Parables

• The Magi's visit (2:1-12)
• The Parable of the Talents (25:14-30)
• Portrays Jesus as the Messiah, the King of the Jews, and the Savior of all people

An overview of the Gospel of Matthew, including its authorship, date, structure, and content. Explore the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in this biblical account.