1. Bellringer What do you do when people make you mad? What do you do when people make you mad?

2. The Gospel of Matthew

3. General Information Author: The Apostle Matthew Author: The Apostle Matthew Audience: Jews Audience: Jews Symbol: A Human Symbol: A Human Theme: Jesus is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament Theme: Jesus is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament Fulfillment Citations: Quotes from the Old Testament used by Matthew to prove Jesus is the Messiah Fulfillment Citations: Quotes from the Old Testament used by Matthew to prove Jesus is the Messiah

4. The Beginnings of Matthew Genealogy of Christ Genealogy of Christ ( traces Jesus' back to David and Abraham) Used to show the Jews that Jesus was a descendant of David based on genealogy of Joseph Used to show the Jews that Jesus was a descendant of David based on genealogy of Joseph

5. The Birth of Jesus Matthew tells us the following about the birth of Jesus: Matthew tells us the following about the birth of Jesus: Virgin Birth Virgin Birth Born in Bethlehem Born in Bethlehem Wise Men (Not sure on exact number) Wise Men (Not sure on exact number) Escape to Egypt to avoid Herod Escape to Egypt to avoid Herod

6. Five Discourses of Matthew Matthew uses five discourses, or long discussions, to show the teaching style and central messages of Jesus Matthew uses five discourses, or long discussions, to show the teaching style and central messages of Jesus 1. The Sermon on the Mount 2. The Missionary Discourse 3. The Parable Discourse 4. The Church Order Discourse 5. The Discourse of the End Times

7. Sermon on the Mount Most famous sermon of Jesus Most famous sermon of Jesus Given from a mountain Given from a mountain Teaches the fundamental ideas of Christianity Teaches the fundamental ideas of Christianity

8. The Beatitudes Means “blessings” Means “blessings” Used two strong and opposite metaphors to challenge his followers Used two strong and opposite metaphors to challenge his followers

9. “City on a Hill” Used by Americans since Colonial Times in describing the New World Used by Americans since Colonial Times in describing the New World Most famously used by Ronald Reagan Most famously used by Ronald Reagan Meant that America should be a positive example to the rest of the world Meant that America should be a positive example to the rest of the world

10. The Lord’s Prayer Also Known as the model prayer Also Known as the model prayer The Lord Prayer set up the template for most Christian prayers especially public prayers The Lord Prayer set up the template for most Christian prayers especially public prayers

11. Other Famous Parts of the Sermon “Turn the other cheek” “Turn the other cheek” “Love your enemies” “Love your enemies” The Golden Rule The Golden Rule Jesus ends the sermon with the story of the wise and foolish man Jesus ends the sermon with the story of the wise and foolish man

12. “Who do men say that I am” Jesus asked his apostles this question Jesus asked his apostles this question Got many different answers Got many different answers Simon said he was the Son of God Simon said he was the Son of God Jesus blessed Simon and gave him a new name Peter Jesus blessed Simon and gave him a new name Peter

13. Peter Peter means rock Peter means rock Jesus said the Peter would build his church and given the keys to the Kingdom of God Jesus said the Peter would build his church and given the keys to the Kingdom of God Catholics believe this makes Peter the first Pope Catholics believe this makes Peter the first Pope Protestants believe it simply means that Peter would preach the first gospel sermon Protestants believe it simply means that Peter would preach the first gospel sermon

14. Mercy Peter asked how often should you forgive someone Peter asked how often should you forgive someone Peter suggested that it should be seven times Peter suggested that it should be seven times Jesus told him seventy times seven Jesus told him seventy times seven

15. The Death and Resurrection Very similar to what is found in Mark but adds a few more details: Very similar to what is found in Mark but adds a few more details: Earthquake occurred when Jesus died and several dead saints rose from the grave Earthquake occurred when Jesus died and several dead saints rose from the grave Soldiers were used to guard the tomb (latter bribed by Jewish officials to keep quiet) Soldiers were used to guard the tomb (latter bribed by Jewish officials to keep quiet)