The Book Of Matthew

Mathew the tax collector worked with names and numbers as a living and was given an analytical mind. His desire to keep accurate information, prompted by the Holy Spirit, allowed him to put the genealogy of Christ on paper and provide a paper trail to the prophesies of the Messiah.

Matthew traced the lineage of Jesus to show that Jesus alone fulfilled all of the Scriptures concerning Israel's King. He  showed that because God’s chosen people rejected the Messiah the blessing that was theirs would be extended to the Gentiles. The birth, death and resurrection of  Jesus Christ was too great to be only for the Jews and God had already set in place key people who would further His Kingdom. Their task would be to gather together those that would accept God’s gift of salvation in Jesus Christ and come to the Wedding Feast.

The Church founded on faith alone would encompass the world fulfilling the Great Commission to make disciples of all the nations. Matthew’s goal to open the eyes of his fellow Jews to the Messiah will be fulfilled and Israel will be restored to her place of blessing. Jesus will rule the world God created with Him and through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Matthew Outline from the New King James Study Bible

I. Jesus’ birth and preparation 1:1–4:11

A. Jesus’ birth and childhood 1:1–2:23

B. Jesus’ preparation 3:1–4:11

II. The declaration of Jesus’ principles 4:12–7:29

A. The beginning of Jesus’ ministry 4:12–25

B. Jesus’ principles: the Sermon on the Mount 5:1–7:29

III. The manifestation of Jesus: His miracles and commissioning 8:1–11:1

A. Demonstration of Jesus’ power: a collection of miracles 8:1–9:34

B. Declaration of Jesus’ presence: the commissioning of the disciples 9:35–11:1

IV. Opposition to Jesus 11:2–13:53

A. Evidence of the rejection of Jesus 11:2–30

B. Illustrations of opposition to Jesus 12:1–50

C. Jesus’ adaptation to His opposition: parables of the kingdom 13:1–53

V. Jesus’ reaction to opposition 13:54–19:2

A. Jesus’ withdrawal 13:54–16:12

B. Jesus’ instruction to His disciples 16:13–19:2

VI. Formal presentation and rejection of the King 19:3–25:46

A. Continued instruction of the disciples 19:3–20:34

B. Formal presentation of the King: the Triumphal Entry 21:1–7