Chapter 5 Introductory pages questions

Some of Jesus’ Moral teachings Love your enemies Lend, expecting nothing in return Be merciful just as your Father is merciful Do not judge and you will not be judged Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned Forgive and you will be forgiven Give and it will be given to you

The summary of Jesus’ ethics Matthew chapters 5-7 The Sermon on the Mount

Exegesis Studying scriptural texts in their original context Considering: ▫Language ▫Historical context ▫Religious traditions ▫Other existing writings Learning about the authors’ world(s) helps us learn their motivations..

Hermeneutics The task of interpretation

The gospel of Matthew Written in Antioch (Turkey) years after the Resurrection (20 years after destruction of Jerusalem & Temple) For a primarily Jewish community

What was happening? Judaism and Christianity were splitting A result of the destruction of the Temple?

Oral tradition of Jesus’ ministry Preserved for about 50 years (Paul’s letter to Thessolonika probably 54 A.D.)

Hermeneutics for Matthew To interpret the meaning of Jesus’ words and deeds for his time to address the concerns of his community

Matthew sees Jesus as An incomparable teacher Linked to: ▫Abraham ▫King David  (Messiah)

Why Jesus as “new Moses”? Jewish audience Moses was the source of the Law of Covenant Jesus gives the Law of the New Covenant

The Gospels Synoptics: Mark, Matthew & Luke John

Stage 1 Jesus’ Ministry Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Stage 2 Stories and Sayings about Jesus (Oral Tradition) Stage 3: Written Gospels Mark MatthewLuke John Q Gospels: the “Good News” evangelion (Greek)