Matthew The Jewish Gospel Robert Carrillo John Oakes San Diego 2015

Theme of Matthew The Messiah is here and has brought salvation to all people.

Theme Passage Matthew 5:17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.

Jesus Fulfilled the Law and the Prophets In that… 1. He met all the requirements. Leviticus 18:5 2. Through his death he met the penalty for all of us who did not fullfill all the requirements of the Law. 3. His life fulfilled all the Messianic expectations—the foreshadows and prefigures in the laws, the sacrifices, the festivals. 4. He expanded the Law of Moses to what God expected it to be all along.

Other Theme Passages in Matthew Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins Matthew 28:18-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age.

Things to Bear in Mind A strong Jewish element. Jesus is the fulfillment of the Jewish messianic expectation. Emphasis on fulfillment of historical messianic prophecies Jewish leaders strongly criticized. Five discourses with a topical arrangement. Jesus as “God with us.” Importance of Peter. Apostles not in as negative a light.

Structure of Matthew: Five Major Discourses Thematic rather than chronological Sermon on the Mount Ch 5-7 Commissioning of the Twelve Ch 10 Parables of the Kingdom Ch 13 Life in the Church Ch. 18 Woes on the Pharisees, The time of the end. Ch

Outline of Matthew 1:1-2:17 Genealogy and Birth narrative 3:1-4:11 Preparation for Jesus’ ministry 4:12-11:1 Ministry of Jesus to Israel 11:2-20:34 Reactions to Jesus. Believers become more faithful. Non-believers opposition grows. 21:1-26:1 Jesus in Jerusalem. 26:27:56 Passion and death 27:57-28:20 Resurrection and Commission of the disciples

Historical Messianic Prophecy Fulfillment *…this was to fulfill…. *1:22-23 Isaiah 7:14 virgin birth 2:5-6 Micah 5:2 Birth in Bethlehem *2:15 Out of Egypt I called my son. Hosea 11:1. *2:17-18 Jeremiah 31:15 Tears in Ramah. *2:23 He will be called a Nazarene Isaiah 11:1,2 Jeremiah 23:5 Zechariah 3:8 and Zechariah 6:12. Branch passages. 3:3 As in Mark, JTB fulfills Isaiah 40:3 *4:14-16 Jesus, despite being born in Bethlehem Ephrathah, is from Zebulun/Naphtali

Matthew 4:14-16 The Land of Zebulun and the Land of Naphtali…. Galilee of the Gentiles

Jesus Fulfills Messianic Prophecies 5:17 Jesus fulfills Law and the Prophets (John 5:26). a. Literally fulfilled all the requirements of the Law of Moses. b. Satisfied the penalty for all of us who did not fully obey the Law of Moses. c. Fulfilled the foreshadows and prefigures in the Law of Moses *8:17 Jesus heals many (Isaiah 53:4) 10:34-35 Families to be divided (Micah 7:6) 11:2-6 Jesus fulfills Isaiah 35:5, 61:1, etc. *12:17-21 The Messiah a humble and gentle servant. Isaiah 42:2

Jesus: Messiah 13:14-15 Parables not to be understood by the hard- hearted Isaiah 6:9 *13:35 Messiah to speak in parables Psalm 78:2 15:7-9 Disobedience Isaiah 29:13 *21:4-5 Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey Zech 9:9 21:13 Temple a den of robbers Isaiah 56:7 Jer 7:11 21:16 Praise from the lips of children Psalm 8:2 21:42 Jesus rejected, becomes the capstone Ps 118:22 26:31 Shepherd struck and sheep scattered Zech 13:7 *27: pieces of silver Zechariah 11:12-13

Things I Learn About Jesus From the Prophecies He Fulfilled Matthew 1:22-23 (Isaiah 7:14) The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel” (God- with-us). This tells us that: Jesus is the son of man human Jesus is the son of God God Jesus is God-with-us.

Matthew 2:15 (Hoseah 11:1) Out of Egypt I called my son. Jesus is Saviour. Out of Egypt God called Moses Out of Egypt God called his people Israel. Out of Egypt God called Jesus as the savior of his people Out of Egypt God calls us, all of who are slaves to sin (John 8:31f) Q: Is Jesus your savior? Have you come out of Egypt?

Matt 2:23 (Isaiah 11:1-2, Jeremiah 23:5) He will be called a Nazarene. Nazer = shoot, branch Isaiah 11:1-2, Jeremiah 23:5 Messiah is the branch of Jesse and of David. Meaning: Jesus will be the son or royalty and will himself be a king. Q: Is Jesus your king?

Matthew 12:15-21 A Humble and Gentle Servant Jesus: Healer of the sick. Preacher of justice to the nations A bruised reed he will not break

Matthew 21:4-5 Matthew 21:4-5 Riding on a colt. Jesus is King “your king”, but not the kind of king the world expects.

Matt 26: :3-10 (Zechariah 11:12,13) I told them, “If you think it best, give me my pay; but if not, keep it.” so they paid me thirty pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:14-16) And the Lord said to me, “Throw it to the potter”— the handsome price at which they priced me! So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the house of the Lord, to the potter. (Matthew 27:3-8)

Matthew 27:9-10 Jesus is God (Zech 11:13) All of us rejected Jesus. All of us sold him out for the price of a slave. The blood money was used to take care of the needs of Gentiles.

Zechariah 11:12,13 I told them, “If you think it best, give me my pay; but if not, keep it.” so they paid me thirty pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:14-16) And the Lord said to me, “Throw it to the potter”— the handsome price at which they priced me! So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the house of the Lord, to the potter. (Matthew 27:3-8)

Jesus the Messiah and the fulfillment of the Jewish messianic expectation. Jesus the Son of Abraham 1:2 Jesus the Son of Moses 2:25, 17:3 Jesus the Son of David. (9 times)

Jesus: Messiah How Can I Count the Ways Jesus: The second Jonah 12:39-41 Jesus fulfills all the covenants -with Noah -with Abraham -with Moses -with David Jesus fulfills all messianic expectations -Son of God -Son of man -suffering servant

Jesus in Matthew 1. Jesus the expected Messiah 2. Jesus fulfills salvation history and inaugurates the Kingdom of God. 3. Jesus is God-with-us. 4. Jesus the Son of God.

Jesus: Messiah How Can I Count the Ways Jesus fulfills all the covenants -with Noah -with Abraham -with Moses -with David

Jesus the Messiah and the fulfillment of the Jewish messianic expectation. Jesus the Son of Abraham Matthew 1:1 Jesus the Son of Moses Matthew 2:13-20 Jesus the Son of David. Matthew 1:1 Jesus the Son of Solomon Matthew 12:42 Jesus the Son of Jonah Matthew 12:39-41

Matthew 2:13-19 Jesus and Moses A jealous king tries to kill a Jewish baby v. 13 A jealous king kills innocent male childern v. 20 Both come out of Egypt v. 15 Both return when the king dies v. 19

Jesus Fulfills All Messianic Expectations -Son of God (Psalm 2:7) -Son of man (Daniel 7:13) -suffering servant (Isaiah 53)

I. Matthew 1:1-2:17 Genealogy and Birth narrative. Theme: “Scriptural proof that Jesus is the expected Messiah.” Genealogy: Matthew 1:1 Jesus the “Son of David.” A resume of salvation history. Four women mentioned. All are Gentiles of obscure birth, and all the births are under some sort of suspicion.

Matthew 1:18-24 Birth Narrative Focuses on Joseph v. 22 “all this” was to fulfill the expectation that God will be with us.

Matthew 2:1-23 God Calls Jesus Out of Egypt Theme: Jesus is the true king of Israel and the second Moses. The Queen of Sheba is the type. The Magi are the antitype.

Visit of the Magi Jesus is the true king of the Jews, but also of the Gentiles. Gentiles are the first to offer worship to the Messiah.

Matthew 2:13-19 Jesus and Moses A jealous king tries to kill a Jewish baby v. 13 Both come out of Egypt v. 15 Both return when the king dies v. 19

II. Matthew 3:1-4:16 Preparation for Jesus’ ministry Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist Message: Repent. The Kingdom is at hand. Isaiah 40:3 a voice calling in the desert JTB and Elijah his clothes (2 Kings 1:8), his solitary life, his clash with a king and with his wife (Ahab and Jezebel). Matthew 11:7-15 Jesus quotes Malachi 3:1, Mathew 17:12-13

Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism of Jesus To “fulfill all righteousness” Here and at Transfiguration, God calls Jesus his son. Jesus is: a David-like king a suffering servant the Son of God

Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation in the Desert Allusions to Israel’s temptation v. 4 rely on human things Deut 8:10-18 v. 7 testing God Deut 6:16 Exod 17:7 v. 10 worship other gods Deut 5:6-10, 8:19-20 Allusions to Moses v. 2 forty days of fasting v. 8 shown the “whole world” from a mountain

III. Matthew 4:17-11:1 Ministry of Jesus to Israel All takes place in Galilee Thematic rather than chronological 4:17 From that time… A transition.

Matthew 4:18-22 Calling the first disciples Q: What do disciples do? 1. Drop everything and follow Jesus. 2. Fish for men. How are you doing on that?

Matthew 4:23-25 A Summary of Jesus’ Ministry TeachingPreachingHealing Q: Does your ministry include all three in a reasonable balance?

Matthew 5:1-7:29 The Sermon on the Mount The constitution of the Kingdom of God. How to live as a citizen of God’s kingdom on earth. (and how to get into it)

Blessings in the Kingdom Poor in spirit MournHumble Hunger and thirst for righteousnes MercifulPure Maker of peace Persecuted for righteousness

Salt and Light: Difference-Makers Salt Preserves Light Makes thing clear Does Matt 5:16 contradict Matt 6:1-8?

Matthew 5:21-48 Jesus spirtualizes the Law -don’t use fighting words -don’t entertain lust -let your yes be yes -love your enemy Q: How literally should we take Matt 5:38-42? (in light of Matt 10:16 wise as serpents…)

When to “Go the extra mile” 1. We are more likely weak in letting ourself be abused than when to defend ourselves. 2. Always “go the extra mile even if you do defend yourself. 3. Defend the rights of others give up your own rights. 4. Go the extra mile and turn the other cheek if it will Lead to peace The hurt to you is relatively small Does not bring harm to others More good than harm will be done If doing so is not “foolish” to a reasonable Christian. Christian.

Summary of Matthew 5:3-47 Be Perfect (teleos) mature, complete (Heb 12:2 the pioneer and perfecter of our faith)

Matthew 6:1-18 Mixed Motives…. They will love you You love them

Matthew 6:19-34 Kingdom Values v Q: What do you value? v. 25 Do not give a thought to your life. WOW! v. 33 This is what it means to “seek the kingdom first.” v. 22 This is the key thing. It all comes down to this. v. What do you worry about?

Matt 7:1-6 v. 1-5 Do not judge. But v. 6. Make wise judgments.

Matthew 7:12 The Golden Rule Have you heard of the platinum rule?

Matthew 7:13-23 How to get into the kingdom. Enter the narrow gate. Do not listen to false teachers. Do God’s will (as found in the Bible)

Matthew 7:24-27 Final Admonitions Put Matthew 5:13-7:12 into practice! Q: What do you need to put into practice this week this month this year?