Mike Mazzalongo #3 – Narrative #1 (1:1 – 4:23)
Gospel of Matthew Written by Publican, Matthew, called by Jesus to be an Apostle Written AD Early & Widely Accepted Defense of the faith for Jews Well organized (6 narratives/5 discourses) Manual for New Christians
Narrative #1 A.Genealogy – 1:1-17 Property Rights Temple Service
Difference Between Genealogies Luke: Jesus Adam Matthew: Abraham Jesus
Difference Between Genealogies Luke: Jesus Nathan (David) Matthew: Jesus Solomon (David)
Difference Between Genealogies Luke: Legal Lineage Joseph Matthew: Blood (Royal) Lineage Mary
Difference Between Genealogies Luke No women Matthew 5 women - Tamar * - Rahab * - Ruth - Bathsheba * - Mary
Narrative #1 A.Genealogy – 1:1-17 B. Birth – 1:18-25
Narrative #1 A.Genealogy – 1:1-17 B.Birth – 1:18-25 C. Wise Men – 2:1-12 Magi: Priests/Counselors/Astrologers
Narrative #1 A.Genealogy –1:1-17 B.Birth –1:18-25 C.Wise Men –2:1-12 D.Escape to Egypt & Return – 2: Miles (Alexandria) Hos. 11:1 Nazarene used as term of derision
Narrative #1 A.Genealogy – 1:1-17 B.Birth – 1:18-25 C.Wise Men – 2:1-12 D.Escape to Egypt & Return – 2:13-23 E.John the Baptist – 3:1-17 –His appearance fulfilled Messianic Prophecies (Isaiah 40:1-5) –Born of Priestly family (Zacharias)
Greek Words For: Sprinkle – Rhantizo Pour – Ballo Immerse – Baptizo
Godhead Appears at Jesus’ Baptism Father – Voice Son – Jesus Holy Spirit – Dove
Narrative #1 A.Genealogy – 1:1-17 B.Birth – 1:18-25 C.Wise Men – 2:1-12 D.Escape to Egypt & Return – 2:13-23 E.John the Baptist – 3:1-17 F. Temptations – 4:1-11
3 Recorded Temptations 1. Cast doubt on God’s Word.
3 Recorded Temptations 1.Cast doubt on God’s Word. 2. Misrepresents God’s Word.
3 Recorded Temptations 1.Cast doubt on God’s Word. 2.Misrepresents God’s Word. 3. Disobeys God’s Word.
Narrative #1 A.Genealogy – 1:1-17 B.Birth – 1:18-25 C.Wise Men – 2:1-12 D.Escape to Egypt & Return – 2:13-23 E.John the Baptist – 3:1-17 F.Temptations – 4:1-11 G. Galilee & Disciples – 4:12-25 –John is Executed –Jesus preaches in the north (Isaiah 9:1-2)
Matthew’s 1 st Narrative establishes Jesus’ genealogy, birth, Lordship and ministry all in 4 short chapters.
Assignment Read Discourse #1 – Mt. 5:1 – 7:29 List headings on your worksheet. Keep a record of your nuggets.