3. THE DNA OF MATTHEW THE DNA OF MATTHEW The gospel of Matthew brings to the front five major literary sections. The gospel of Matthew brings to the front five major literary sections. Matthew superimposes seven major outlines upon these five major outlines. Matthew superimposes seven major outlines upon these five major outlines.

4. THE DNA OF MATTHEW THE DNA OF MATTHEW five major literary sections. five major literary sections. we refer to these as the five major DISCOURSES of the gospel of Matthew. we refer to these as the five major DISCOURSES of the gospel of Matthew.

6. THE FIVE DISCOURSES THE FIVE DISCOURSES 1- DISCIPLESHIP: 1- DISCIPLESHIP: Matthew, chapters 3-7. Chapter 3-4 are the narrative, while chapters 5-7 are the discussion.

7. THE FIVE DISCOURSES THE FIVE DISCOURSES 2- Apostleship: 2- Apostleship: Matthew, chapters 8-10. Chapters 8-9 are the narrative, while chapter 10 is the discussion.

8. THE FIVE DISCOURSES THE FIVE DISCOURSES 3- Hiding revelation: 3- Hiding revelation: Matthew, chapters 11-13. Chapters 11-12 are the narrative, while chapter 13 is the discussion.

9. THE FIVE DISCOURSES THE FIVE DISCOURSES 4-Church administration: 4-Church administration: Matthew, chapters 14-18. Chapters 14-17 are the narrative, while chapter 18 is the discussion.

10. THE FIVE DISCOURSES THE FIVE DISCOURSES 5- Judgement: 5- Judgement: Matthew, chapters 19-25. Chapters 19-22 are the narrative, while chapters 24-25 are the discussion.

11. THE FIVE DISCOURSES THE FIVE DISCOURSES PREAMBLE OR PROLOGUE TO THESE FIVE DISCOURSES ARE: Matthew 1-2, and Matthew 26-28 are the EPILOGUE.

15. THE FIVE DISCOURSES THE FIVE DISCOURSES Many scholars, even some of the conservative scholars, feel that Matthew did not intend these discourses to be there when writing.

16. THE FIVE DISCOURSES THE FIVE DISCOURSES I believe the same, except that the discourses are there, so the HOLY SPIRIT DID SEE IT AND EVEN DESIGNED IT without Matthew knowing about it!

17. DNA OF MATTHEW DNA OF MATTHEW 7 OUTLINES 1-PROLOGUE – Matthew 1-2:23. The prologue itself can be divided into 6 sections.

18. DNA OF MATTHEW DNA OF MATTHEW PROLOGUE Matt. 1-2:23. A-Genealogies of Jesus - Matt. 1:1-17. B-Birth of Jesus - Matt. 1:18-25 C-Magi visit - Matt. 2:1-12

19. DNA OF MATTHEW DNA OF MATTHEW PROLOGUE Matt. 1-2:23. D-Escape to Egypt - Matt. 2:13-15 E-Massacre at Bethlehem - Matt 2:16-18 C-Return to Nazareth - Matt. 2:19-23

39. DNA OF MATTHEW DNA OF MATTHEW PROLOGUE Matt. 1-2:23. A-Genealogies of Jesus - Matt. 1:1-17. B-Birth of Jesus - Matt. 1:18-25

48. DNA OF MATTHEW DNA OF MATTHEW 7 OUTLINES: 1-PROLOGUE – Matthew 1-2:23. The prologue itself can be divided into 6 sections.

49. DNA OF MATTHEW DNA OF MATTHEW 7 OUTLINES: 2-THE GOSPEL KINGDOM – Matthew 3:1- 7:29. Ministry of John the Baptist, temptation of Jesus, Sermon on the Mount, etc.

50. DNA OF MATTHEW DNA OF MATTHEW 7 OUTLINES: 3-THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS’ KINGDOM – Matthew 8-11:2. Many symbolic miracles, Jesus eating with sinners, commissioning of the 12.

51. DNA OF MATTHEW DNA OF MATTHEW 7 OUTLINES: 4-TEACHING OF THE GOSPEL KINGDOM – Matthew 11:2 -13:53. Jesus’ strong condemnation of Jewish religious RIGHTEOUSNESS.

52. DNA OF MATTHEW DNA OF MATTHEW 7 OUTLINES: 5-THE IRONIC GLORY OF CHRIST – Matthew 13:54 - 19:2. Rejection at Nazareth, demands for a sign, feeding the thousands.

53. DNA OF MATTHEW DNA OF MATTHEW 7 OUTLINES: 6-OPPOSITION AND TRIUMPH OF GRACE – Matthew 19:3 - 26:5. Parables with surprising conduct, Triumphal entry, passion week.

54. DNA OF MATTHEW DNA OF MATTHEW 7 OUTLINES: 7-CRUCIFIXION, RESURRECTION – Matthew 26:6 - 28:20. The anointing at Bethany, graves of the righteous break open.