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2 Matthew Introduction 1: Pedigree: Best Jewish Abraham David 2. Pattern, three fold Abraham David David Babylon Babylon Jesus

3 Matthew Introduction 1: Pattern, highlights 14 generations dwd DVD = Careful patterning accentuates irregularities Tamar Gen 38 Rahab Josh 2 Bathsheba 2 Sam 11 Ruth

4 Matthew Intro 1:18-2:23 From the Genealogy to the Narrative gene,sewj Matthew 1:1 Bi,bloj gene,sewj VIhsou/ Cristou/ ui`ou/ Daui.d ui`ou/ VAbraa,mÅ Matthew 1:18 ge,nesij Tou/ de. VIhsou/ Cristou/ h` ge,nesij ou[twj h=nÅ Literal Trans:of Jesus Christ birth (genesis) was thus! Dave’s paraphase: Better buckle up. What’s about to happen is like nothing before!

5 Matthew Intro 1:18-25 Narrative Concerns Not about Virgin birth but the Virginal Conception “she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit” Simply note how the birth is downplayed (Matt 2:1, After the birth of Jesus) Simply note how the crucifixion is downplayed (Matt 27:35, After they had crucified him)

6 Matthew Intro 1:18-25 Narrative Concerns All about his purpose for coming his people “you will call his name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matt 1:21 No discussion of “ how ”... Book will play that out This will be the nature of his reign: King Jesus

7 Matthew Intro 1:18-25 Narrative Concerns All about fulfillment (See Also: Matt 1:22; 2:15; 2:17; 2:23; 4:14; 8:17; 12:17; 13:35; 21:4; 26:56; 27:9) All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”-- which means, “God with us.”

8 Matthew Intro 1:18-25 Narrative Concerns All about God (But we often get lost in the virgin debate) “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”-- which means, “God with us.” Matt 28:20 evgw. meqV u`mw/n eivmi I (with you) AM

9 Matthew Intro 2:1-12 Now, Focus on the King(s) Magi to Jerusalem, residence of King “ King of the Jews ” Inquiry Question of location not existence Messianic connection Natural Revelation Scriptural Authentication

10 Matthew Intro 2:1-12 Now Focus on the King(s) King Herod ’ s Inquiry (2:7) Herod ’ s motive vs. Magi ’ s Magi ’ s Worship (2:10-12)

11 Matthew Intro 2:13-23 Mega-Moses Messiah Down, to be brought out of Egypt Another Angel / Another dream 1:20; Joseph I 2:12; Magi 2:13; Joseph II 2:19;Joseph III 2:22; Joseph IV If Herod is Pharaoh-Like then Jesus is Mosaic

12 Matthew 1-2 Summary 1. Everything is a fulfillment of Scripture 2. Scripture must be read thru a Jesus-hermeneutic 2. Scripture must be read thru a Jesus-hermeneutic Kingship / Kingdom Subjects 8:5-13 Centurion 12:46-50 Doers of Father ’ s Will 24:14End Times 28:18-20 Great Commission vs. 10:5-6 Sending out of 12 15:21-28 Canaanite woman Entrance Chapters 1-2 Give reading “ keys. ” Do not read these out of context

13 Matthew 1-2 Summary 3. Everything in Matt 1-2 is given early churchus  to the early church & to us (not to the people in the story.)  as “ Insider Information. ” An aid to Help us interpret the rest of Matthew  unique to the other gospels