1. Matthew 1:20-23 (NKJV) 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will

2. Matthew 1:20-23 (NKJV) save His people from their sins.” 22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

3. Knowing God’s Word Matthew

4. Knowing God’s Word Our study of the books of the New Testament begins with a look at the book of Matthew Matthew is the first book of our New Testament and one of the 4 Gospels The book of Matthew is so named because it was written by the apostle Matthew

5. Knowing God’s Word Matthew is also known by his original name, Levi the son of Alphaeus (Mk. 2:14) Matthew means “gift of God” He was a tax collector when Jesus came and called him, a very hated profession by the Jews (many were thieves)

6. Knowing God’s Word Matthew’s purpose in his writing of this gospel account was to prove Jesus as the king of the Jews and the Messiah We see him do this through the recording of the genealogy, miracles performed, his teachings (kingdom), and the death, burial and resurrection account

7. Knowing God’s Word Matthew also referred to the Old Testament more than any other New Testament writer There were 60 quotations and 130 references to the Old Testament given in Matthew that were fulfilled by Jesus Matthew speaks a great deal about the “kingdom”, referencing it some 55 times

8. Knowing God’s Word While it is difficult to determine the exact date of the writing of this book, internal evidence points to a date prior to A.D. 70 Possible dates range from 42 A.D. to 68 A.D. Most believe it was the earliest written gospel (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)

9. Knowing God’s Word We should note that Matthew did not necessarily record things in a chronological order Instead, he arranged things topically at times Some say it was originally written in Hebrew and then translated to Greek

10. Knowing God’s Word Key Verses in Matthew: – 1:20-23 – 4:19 – 5-7 – 10:32-33 – 11:28-30

11. Knowing God’s Word Key Verses in Matthew: – 16:16-18 – 16:24-27 – 18:3-5 – 19:9 – 28:18-20

12. Knowing God’s Word Outline of Matthew: – Coming of Jesus (1-2) Genealogy (1:1-17) Birth & Childhood (1:18-2:23) – Ministry Beginnings (3-4) John the Baptist (3) Temptations & Start of Ministry (4) – Sermon on the Mount (5-7)

13. Knowing God’s Word Outline of Matthew: – Christ at Work (8-12) Healings & Miracles (8-9) Limited Commission (10) John the Baptist & Jesus (11) Lord of Sabbath; Opposition to Jesus (12) – The Kingdom (13-20) Parables of the Kingdom (13)

14. Knowing God’s Word Outline of Matthew: – The Kingdom (13-20) Death of John; Authority Over Nature (14) Authority Over Uncleanness; Miracles (15) More Opposition; Peter’s Confession (16) Transfiguration & Temple Tax (17) Offenses & Offenders (18) Marriage & Children; Rich Young Ruler (19)

15. Knowing God’s Word Outline of Matthew: – The Kingdom (13-20) Parable of Vineyard; Lesson on Service (20) – Jesus in Jerusalem (21-25) Triumphal Entry; More Teaching (21) Jesus Questioned; He Responds (22-23) Destruction of Temple & Coming of Jesus (24) Parables of Virgins & Talents; Needy (25)

16. Knowing God’s Word Outline of Matthew: – Death & Resurrection of Jesus (26-28) Lord’s Supper; Prayer & Arrest in Garden (26) Trial & Crucifixion (27) Resurrection & Great Commission (28)