Matthew

Overview

Matthew → Levi Theme: Jesus as King Key Scripture: 5:17 Time of Writing: 45-60 A.D.

Chapters 1-4: Kingly birth and Kingdom Invitation Chapters 5-7: Kingdom Manifesto (Sermon on the Mount) Chapters 8-25: Administering and Explaining the Kingdom Chapters 26-28: Jesus Dies and Conquers Death

Purposes:

To suggest to a Jewish audience that Jesus is a better Moses (through the five discourses)
To strengthen and encourage Jewish Christians in their suffering of persecution

Messages: