Composed --AD 70-90 when Romans destroyed the temple in Jerusalem
Author: Mathew the tax collector also known as Levi (Mark 2:14)
Matthew includes some 600 of Mark's 661 verses uses Mark as a major source for base, emphasizing Jesus' place in the Jewish tradition and including other details not covered in Mark.
It is one of the Synoptic Gospel ( Mark, Mathew, Luke)
Mark was stated to be the first Gospel to be composed.
Materials Shared/Same with Mathew, Mark and Luke are 46%
Material that was shared/ same with Mark alone without Luke 10%
Q source (Mathew and Luke alone without Mark) 24%
M source (Material in Mathew alone without other synoptic Gospel) 20%
Synopsis: Jesus fulfills the Old Testament prophecies of a coming Messiah. As a messiah, He is also King- and worthy of worship
It is the only Gospel that use terms “Church" and Kingdom of Heaven"
Quotable quotes: Many including: (1: 21, 5:13-14, 5:44, 7; 1,7;7, 28:19) &Come to me all that have labored...
The Five Major Sections.-
(1)The Sermon on the Mount: Beatitudes, Lord Prayer etc. (Mathew 5-7), - focus on love, humility. Mercy, spirituality, compassion. Many Teachings of Jesus on: Divorce, lust, worldliness, how to pray, false prophets etc.
(2) The Missionary discourse Mathew 10,
(3) The Parabolic discourse (first part- Mathew 13:1-35: -Parables: the sower, the tares, the mustard seed, the leaven.
Second part-Mathew 13; 35-53), --- Parables: The hidden treasure, the pearl and the Drawing in the Net.
(4)The Discourse on the Church (Mathew 18). Parables of the lost sheep and the unforgiving servant. Emphasizes childlike humility, self-sacrifice as the high virtues
(5) The Discourse on End times. --- Mathew 23, 24, 25.= ( Mark 13, Luke 21) - FOCUS ON judgment AND EXPECTED CONDUCTOF THE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS AND THE NEEDS FOR VIGILANCE RE: THE SECOND COMING.
REFERES TO THE COMING DESTRUCTION OF TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM (B) the SECOND COMING OF Christ
JESUS BIRTH STORIES
Chapter 1 *The Genealogy of Jesus Christ 1-18. *Jesus Christ was born of Virgin Mary 18-25
Chapter 2 *Wise Men from the east 1-12. * The Escape into Egypt 12-15.* Massacre of the innocents 16-18. +The Return to live Nazareth 19-23
2. BAPTISM AND EARLY MINISTRY OF JESUS
Chapter 3 * John the Baptist prepares the way 1-12. *John the Baptist Jesus Christ 12-17
Chapter 4 *Satan tempts Jesus 1-11.*Jesus begins his Galilean Ministry 12-17. *Four fishermen called as Disciples 19-22. *Jesus heals a Great Multitude 23-25
3. SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Chapter 5 *The Sermon on the Mount 1-2.* The Beatitudes 3—12. * Believers are Salt and Light 13-16. *Christ fulfils the law 17-20. * Murders begins in the heart21-26.*Adultery in the Heart 27-32. *Marriage is sacred and binding 31-32. *Jesus Forbids Oaths/Vows33-37. *Teachings about Revenge 38-41. *Go the second mile 41-42. *Love your Enemies 43-48
Chapter 6 *Do Good to the needy to Please God 1-5. *The model Prayer 5-15.* fasting to be seen only by God 16-18. *Teachings about Money: Lay up treasures in heaven 16-21.*The lamp of the body ( eye0 22-23.* You cannot serve God and Riches 24-.* Do not Worry!! 25-34
Chapter 7. * Do not Judge Others 1-6.* keep asking, seeking and knocking. 7-11.* The Golden Rule 12. *The Narrow Way 13-14.* You will know them by their fruits 15-20.* I Never knew You! 21-23. *Build on the Rock 24-29
4. HEALING AND MIRACLES BY JESUS
Chapter 8. *Jesus healed a leper 1-4.*Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant 5-13.* Peter's mother in law Healed 14-15.*Many healed in the evening 16-17. *The cost of Discipleship 18-22. * Wind and wave obeys Jesus 22-27. * The Two demon possessed man healed 28-32
Chapter 9. *Jesus forgives and heals a paralytic 1-8, * Mathew the tax collectors 9-13.*Jesus is Questioned about Fasting 14-17. *A girl restored to life and a woman healed 18-26. *Jesus Heals the Blind 27-32. *A mute man speaks 32-34. *The compassion of Jesus 35-37 . *The Need for workers 38
5. JESUS'S LITTLE COMMISSION
Chapter 10. * The twelve Apostle 1-4. * Sending out the twelve 5-15. *Persecutions are coming 16-26. * Jesus teaches the fear of God 27-31. * Confess Christ before Men 32-33.* Christ brings Division 34-39. *A cup of cold water 40-42
6, RESPONSES TO JESUS
Chapter 11. *John the Baptist sends messengers to Jesus 1-14. *Woe to the impenitent cities / unbelievers 20-24. *Jesus Prayer of Thanksgiving. *Jesus Gives True Rest 28-30
Chapter 12. *Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath 1-8. *Jesus heal on the Sabbath 9-14. * Jesus, God chosen Servant 11-21. *A house divided cannot stand 22-30. *The unpardonable sin 31-32. *A tree known by its fruit 33-37. * The scribes and the Pharisees ask for a sign (Sign of Jonah) 38-42. *An Unclean Spirit Returns 43-45. *Jesus Mother and Brothers send for him (True family) 46-50
Chapter 13. * The Parable of the Sower 1-9. * The Purpose of the Parables 10-16. * The Parable of the sower Explained 18-23. *The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares 24-30. *The Parable of the Mustard Seed 31-32. *The Parable of the Leaven 33. *Prophecy and the Parables 34-35. * The parable of the tares explained 36-43. * The parables of the Hidden Treasure 44. * The parable of the Pearl of Great Price 45-46. *The Parable of the dragnet (Fishing Net) 47-52
7. CONFLICTS. REJECTIONS AND CONFERENCES WITH DISCIPLINE.
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 53-58
Chapter 14. *John the Baptist Defeated 1-12. *Feeding the five thousand 13-21. Jesus Walks on The Sea 22-33. *Many touched him and were Made Whole 34-36
Chapter 15. *Defilement Comes from within (needs for inner Purity) 1-20. *A Gen tile shows her faith 21-28. *Jesus heals Great Multitudes 29-31. *Feeding the Four thousand 32-39
Chapter 16. *The Pharisees and Sadducees Demand A Sign 1-4. *The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees 5-11. *Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 12-20. *Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 21-23. *take up the cross and follow me 24-26
Chapter 17. *Jesus Transfigured on The Mount 1-13. *Jesus Healed a Demon Possessed Boy 14-21. *Jesus Again Predicts his Death and Resurrection 22-23.*Peter and His Mother Pay their Taxes 24-27
8. JESUS'S LIFE IN THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
Chapter 18. *Who is the Greatest in the Kingdom 1-3. * Jesus warns of taking offenses 6-9.* The Parable of the Lost Sheep 10-14. *Dealing with a Sinning Brother 15-20.*The parable of the Unforgiving Servant 21-35
9. JESUS JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
Chapter 19. * Marriage and Divorce 1-10.* Jesus Teaches on Celibacy 11-12.* Jesus Blesses little Children 13-15. *Jesus Counsels the Rich Young Ruler 16-22. *With God all Things are possible 23-30.
Chapter 20. *The Parable of the Worker in the Vineyard 1-16. *Jesus Predicted His Death and Resurrection the Third Time 17-19. *Greatness is Serving 20-28.*Jesus Heals Two Blind men 29-34
10. JERUSALEM, CLEASING OF THE TEMPLE, DEBATES
Chapter 21 *Jesus Triumphant Entry 1-11. *Jesus Clears The Temple 12-17. *Jesus Curses The Fig Tree 18-19. *The Lesson of the Withered Fig tree 20-22. *Jesus Authority Questioned 23-27. *The Parable of the Two sons 28-32. *The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers ( Evil farmers) 33-48
Chapter 22. *The Parable of the Wedding Feast 1-14. *The Pharisees sked if it is Lawful to Pay Taxes to Caesars 15-22. *The Sadducees Asked About The Resurrection 23-33. *The Scribes asked : Which is the First Commandment Of All 34-40. *Jesus asked: How can David call His Descendant Lord 41-46
11. JESUS STATES: WOES OF THE PHARISEES (23:1-39)
Chapter 23. *Woes to The Scribes and Pharisees 1-36. *Jesus Laments Over Jerusalem 34-39
12. JUDGMENT DAY
Chapter 24.* (Little Apocalypse0. *Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple 1-3. *The Signs of the Times of the End of the Ages 3-14. *The Great Tribulation 15-28. *The Coming of the Son of Man 29-31. * The Parable of the Fig Tree 32-35.* No one knows the Day or Hour 36-44.* The Faithful Servant and the Evil Servant 45-51
Chapter 25. * The Parable of the Ten Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids 1-13. *The Parable of the Three Servants (Talents) 14-30. *The Final Judgement: Son of Man Will Judge the Nation’s 31-46
13. TRIAL, CRUCIFIXION, RESURRECTION.
Chapter 26. *The Plot to Kill Jesus 1-5. *Anointing at the Bethany 6-13. *Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 14-16. *Jesus Celebrates Passover with his Disciples /The Last Supper17-25. * Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 31-36. *The Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane 36-46. *Jesus is Betrayed and Arrested in Gethsemane (Kiss of Judas)47-56. *Jesus faces the Sanhedron (Counci/High Priestl) 57-67. *Peter Denies Jesus and Weeps bitterly 67-75
Chapter 27. *Jesus Handed over to Pointus Pilate 1-2. *Judas Hangs himself 3-10. *Jesus Trial before Pilate 11-14. *Taking the Place of Barabas 15-26. *The Soldiers Mock Jesus 27-31.*Simon of Cyrene 32. *The king on a Cross ( Crucifixion) 33-44.*Jesus Dies on the Cross 45-56. *Jesus Buried in Joseph's Tomb 57-61. *Pilates Sets a Guard at the Tomb 62-66
Chapter 28. *He is Risen! 1-8. *The Women Worship the Risen Lord 9-10. *The Soldiers are Bribed 11-15. *he Great Commission 16-20
AMEN