©2003 Pastor Tom Miles
Introduction to: The Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel according to Matthew, a disciple of Jesus Christ was written around the year 60. Matthew, named Levi, was a Jewish tax collector. Matthew, a publican and worked for the Roman government. Matthew and all publicans were hated by the Jews but Matthew reacted to Christ’s call to "follow HIM." Matthew is not mentioned very much in the works of the New Testament but he is said to have preached the Gospel of Christ to the Palestinians for over 10 years after the death, burial and resurrection of Christ.
The Gospel of Matthew written to the Jews answers questions about Jesus of Nazareth, who is the one claiming to be the Messiah. Some of the questions Matthew deals with are:
·
Was Jesus truly the Messiah
·
If He was did He accomplish what He came for
·
Will the kingdom of God be established
·
What is God’s purpose for His people
The main theme of Matthew centers on the life and ministry of Jesus as King of the Jews. The Kingdom of heaven is the main subject matter covered by Matthew. Some other important topics covered in this Gospel are:
·
The Sermon on the Mount covered in chapters five to seven
·
The Beatitudes also covered in chapter five
·
The Lord's Prayer covered in chapter six
·
The parables of the kingdom covered in chapter thirteen
·
The Olivet discourse about future things covered in chapters 24-25
An Outline to the Gospel of Matthew:
I.
The Character of the King of Jews 1:1 - 4:25
A.
Background of Jesus 1:1-17
1. Jesus
Christ the name of the Messiah, Jesus coming from the Greek ,
Latin for the Hebrew “Jeshua or Joshua” which literally means the “Lord
of Salvation.” Christ comes from the Greek for the Hebrew “Meshiah
or Messiah” meaning the “anointed one.”
2. Son
of David was a Messianic title popular at the time of Jesus’ birth
B.
The Birth of Jesus 1:18 - 2:23
1. The
birth of the Lord is given
2. Mary
is a virgin espoused to Joseph
3. The
child's name shall be called Immanuel
4. The
name means "God with us"
5. The
baby is adored by many
6. The
life of the Child is endangered
7. The
child will be called a Nazarene
C.
His baptism by John the Baptist 3:1-17
D.
The temptation of Christ 4:1-11
1. Jesus
led up to the wilderness to be tempted by the devil
2. Satan
offers Jesus the world
3. Jesus
does not sin
II.
Jesus as a preacher 5:1 - 7:29
A. The
Sermon on the mount
B. The
way of the life in Christ’s kingdom 5:17-48
1. The
law of Moses
2. The
law of murder
3. The
law of reconciliation
4. The
law of adultery and divorce
5. The
law of vows
6. The
law of retaliation
7. The
law of love
C. The
Pharisaic practices 6:1 - 7:12
1. Concerning
Almsgiving
2. Concerning
Prayer
3. Concerning
Fasting
4. Concerning
Money
5. Concerning
Anxiety
6. Concerning
Judging
7. Concerning
Prudence
8. Concerning
Others
III.
Proof of who Jesus is 8:1 - 9:38
A. The
power of Christ
1. Christ’s
power over defilement
2. Christ’s
power over disease
3. Christ’s
power over the disciples
4. Christ’s
power over demons
B. The
forgiveness of Christ
1. Forgiveness
of a paralytic
2. Forgiveness
of a publican
C. The
power of Christ over death
D. The
power of Christ over darkness
E. The
power of Christ over afflictions
F. Christ’s
compassion on people
IV.
The plan of the King of Jews 10:1 - 16:12
A. Christ’s
tells of His plan
B. Christ
gives comfort to the disciples of John
C. The
condemnation of cities
D. Christ
calls all people to Himself
E. Christ
talks of the controversies over the Sabbath
F. The
condemnation of the Pharisees and the unforgivable sin
G. Relationships
to Christ
H. The
Parables 13:1-52
1. Parable
of the sower
2. The
wheat and the tares
3. Parable
of the mustard seed
4. The
leaven
5. The
hidden treasure
6. The
pearl of Great price
7. The
parable of the net
8. The
parable of the householder
I. Christ’s
plan attacked 13:53 - 16:12
1. Jesus
attacked by His own townspeople
2. Jesus
attacked by Herod
3. Jesus
feeds the 5000
4. Jesus
attacked by the scribes and Pharisees
5. Miracles
are performed, a woman healed, 4000 fed
6. Jesus
is attacked by the Sadducees
V.
The teaching of the King 16:13 - 23:29
A. Christ’s
teaching about the church
B. Peter's
confession of faith
C. Christ’s
teaching about His death
D. Christ’s
teaching about His glory - the transfiguration and His betrayal
E. Christ’s
teaching about taxes and humility
F. Christ’s
love for the lost
G. Christ’s
teaching about the discipline within the church
H. Christ’s
teaching about forgiveness
I. Christ’s
teaching about Physical problems, divorce, remarriage and children
J. Christ’s
teaching about wealth and rewards
K. Christ’s
teaching about recognition and rank in His kingdom
L. The
power of Christ as King
M. The
purification
N. Christ’s
cursing of the fig tree
O. A
challenge to the king
P. The
parables of the king
1. Rebellion
2. Retribution
3. Rejection
Q. Christ’s
responses
1. To
the Herodians
2. To
the Sadducees
3. To
the Pharisees
a. Christ’s
response to the Pharisees about themselves
b. Christ’s
response to the Pharisees about Jerusalem
VI.
Christ’s prophesies 24:1 - 25:46
A. The
destruction of the temple
B. The
signs of the end days
C. The
signs of His coming again
D. The
fig tree
E. The
days of Noah
F. The
signs of two in the field, one gone, one left
G. The
wise servant
H. The
ten virgins
I. The
talents
J. The
judgment of the Gentiles
VII.
The compassion/passion of Christ 26:1-28:20
A. The
Passover
B. The
betrayal
C. The
trials
1. Before
the high priest
2. Before
the Sanhedrin
3. Before
Pilate
D. The
Crucifixion, His death, burial and resurrection
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