{"id":2518,"date":"2024-01-13T17:05:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-13T16:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=2518"},"modified":"2026-06-02T17:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:40:14","slug":"introduction-matthew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=2518","title":{"rendered":"Introduction Matthew"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2518_96378f-50{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns2518_96378f-50 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns2518_96378f-50 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2518_96378f-50 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2518_96378f-50 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2518_96378f-50 .kt-btn-wrap-0 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.kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2518_2c6cae-f5\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_c5869b-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_c5869b-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2518_c5869b-b5\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_c5869b-b5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_c5869b-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2518_c5869b-b5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_c5869b-b5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_c5869b-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2518_c5869b-b5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading2518_c5869b-b5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2518_c5869b-b5\">Introduction to Gospel according to Matthew<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The 40th book of the Bible, the first in the New Testament<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_a4fdac-1a .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_a4fdac-1a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2518_a4fdac-1a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gospel itself does not name the author, but from the earliest times he has been identified with Matthew, originally named Levi, one of Jesus\u2019 12 disciples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was of Jewish descent and worked as a tax collector in Galilee. His calling to become a disciple of Jesus is described in the Gospel of Mark, chapter 2, verses 13\u201317, and in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His account of Jesus is very detailed and structured, which\u2014given his professional background\u2014also points to Matthew as the author.<br>His emphasis on the person of Jesus lies in portraying him as the King of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matthew writes his Gospel primarily for the Jewish people and thus presupposes knowledge of the Holy Scriptures for understanding certain passages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He demonstrates Jesus\u2019 kingship by pointing out and attesting to many passages in the Old Testament prophecies that point to the Messiah, and by tracing Jesus\u2019 lineage (through the line of Joseph) back to King David and the patriarch Abraham.<br>According to the prophecies, this King is to be rejected at his first coming, but his reign is to be established at his second coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Matthew is writing to people who already know the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, the focus is less on salvation itself and more on how one should conduct oneself as a follower of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_ca2779-a1 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_ca2779-a1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2518_ca2779-a1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A distinctive feature of the Gospel of Matthew is the five major discourses of Jesus, in which his words are compiled:<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_a9eebd-d0 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_a9eebd-d0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2518_a9eebd-d0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1st Discourse \u2013 <\/strong>The Sermon on the Mount, acting rightly according to God\u2019s will<br>In chapter 5, from verse 1 through chapter 7, verse 29<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>2nd Discourse \u2013 <\/strong>To the 12 disciples as they are sent out<br>In chapter 10, verses 5 through 42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3rd Discourse \u2013 <\/strong>Sermon by the Sea of Galilee with parables<br>In chapter 13, verses 1 through 52<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4th Discourse \u2013 <\/strong>Teaching the disciples about conduct in the church<br>In chapter 18, verses 1 through 35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5th Discourse \u2013 <\/strong>The sermon on the end times on the Mount of Olives<br>In chapter 24, from verse 1 through chapter 25, verse 46<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_522549-8e .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_522549-8e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2518_522549-8e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">In broad terms, the Gospel of Matthew is structured as follows:<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_20a4a0-25 .kt-block-spacer{height:28px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_20a4a0-25 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2518_20a4a0-25\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chapters 1\u201312 \u2013 <\/strong>The revelation of the Messiah, how Jesus fulfills and continues God\u2019s history with Israel, and his rejection by the religious leaders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chapters 13\u201325 \u2013 J<\/strong>esus\u2019 public teaching and ministry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chapters 26\u201327 \u2013 <\/strong>His suffering and death as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chapter 28 \u2013 <\/strong>His resurrection from the dead and the Great Commission to his followers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gospel of Matthew is believed to have been written between the years 40 and 60 A.D. It is thus likely the first official account of the life of Jesus.<br>Syria (Antioch or Damascus) is often cited as the place of origin, since many Jews lived in those cities at the time, and it was to them that the Gospel was first preached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_61bce8-44 .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_61bce8-44 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2518_61bce8-44\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_5c820a-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_5c820a-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2518_5c820a-8a\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_5c820a-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_5c820a-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2518_5c820a-8a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_5c820a-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2518_5c820a-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2518_5c820a-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading2518_5c820a-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2518_5c820a-8a\"><strong>Content of the Gospel according to Matthew<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_f64349-ba .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2518_f64349-ba .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2518_f64349-ba\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-1\"><strong>Matthew chapter 1<\/strong><\/a><br><strong> I. The Story of Jesus&#8216; Childhood (Chapters 1\u20132)<\/strong><br> The Genealogy of Jesus Christ<br> Events Leading Up to Jesus&#8216; Birth<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-2\"><strong>Matthew chapter 2<\/strong><\/a><br>The Magi from the East<br> Flight from Herod to Egypt<br> Massacre of the Innocents in Bethlehem and the surrounding area<br> The family\u2019s return to Nazareth in Galilee<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-3\"><strong>Matthew chapter 3<\/strong><\/a><br><strong> II. John the Baptist. The Anointing of the Messiah (3:1\u20134:11)<\/strong><br> The Ministry of John the Baptist<br> The Baptism of Jesus by Water and the Holy Spirit<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-4\"><strong>Matthew chapter 4<\/strong><\/a><br><strong> III. The Temptation (4:1\u201311) and Jesus\u2019 Ministry in Galilee (4:12\u201311:1)<\/strong><br> Jesus Is Tempted by Satan<br> The Beginning of Jesus\u2019 Ministry in Galilee<br> The Calling of the Brothers Simon and Andrew, as well as James and John, as the First Disciples<br> Jesus Teaches and Heals in Galilee<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-5\"><strong>Matthew chapter 5<\/strong><\/a><br> The Sermon on the Mount \u2013 Part 1<br> The Beatitudes<br> Jesus\u2019 followers are to be salt and light<br> On the fulfillment of the Law<br> Jesus exhorts us to be forgiving<br> On adultery and divorce<br> On oaths, vengeance, and godly conduct<br> On loving one\u2019s enemies<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-6\"><strong>Matthew chapter 6<\/strong><\/a><br>The Sermon on the Mount \u2013 Part 2<br>Be careful when giving alms<br>Be careful when praying (the Lord\u2019s Prayer with a concluding admonition)<br>Be Careful When Fasting<br>Righteousness is the imperishable wealth of the disciples \u2013 treasures in heaven and on earth<br>Seeking this righteousness frees Jesus\u2019 disciples from earthly worries<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-7\"><strong>Matthew chapter 7<\/strong><\/a><br>The Sermon on the Mount \u2013 Part 3<br>Warning against self-righteous judgment, hypocritical religious behavior, and the exhortation to handle God\u2019s treasures with care<br>Encouragement to pray to God<br>The \u201cGolden Rule\u201d for practicing love for one\u2019s neighbor. The Narrow and the Wide Way<br>Warning against false prophets (i.e., false teachers), who are recognized by the fruits of their lives<br>Those who merely confess with their mouths will not stand in the final judgment\u2014only those who also become doers of the word have built on the rock<br>Wise and foolish builders<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-8\"><strong>Matthew chapter 8<\/strong><\/a><br>Healing of a leper<br>The Centurion of Capernaum<br>Healing of Peter\u2019s mother-in-law, many exorcisms and healings<br>The cost of following Jesus<br>Jesus calms a storm\u2014He also has authority over the elements<br>Deliverance of two possessed men\u2014the demons flee into a herd of pigs<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-9\"><strong>Matthew chapter 9<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-10\"><strong>Matthew chapter 10<\/strong><\/a><br>The Instructions<br>The Foretelling of the Disciples\u2019 Coming Suffering<br>Encouragement to Persevere Faithfully and Comfort in Times of Tribulation<br>Conclusion of the Discourse (especially the Promises)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-11\"><strong>Matthew chapter 11<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>IV. The Jews\u2019 Unbelief and Hostility Toward Jesus (11:2\u201313:58)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-12\"><strong>Matthew chapter 12<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-13\"><strong>Matthew chapter 13<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-14\"><strong>Matthew chapter 14<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>V. Further Stories from Jesus\u2019 Itinerant Ministry Within and Outside Galilee (14:1\u201316:12)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-15\"><strong>Matthew chapter 15<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-16\"><strong>Matthew chapter 16<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>VI. Preparation of the Disciples for Jesus\u2019 Suffering; Departure for Jerusalem (16:13\u201320:28)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-17\"><strong>Matthew chapter 17<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-18\"><strong>Matthew chapter 18<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-19\"><strong>Matthew chapter 19<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-20\"><strong>Matthew chapter 20<\/strong><\/a><br><strong> VII. Jesus\u2019 Entry into Jerusalem and Final Ministry (20:29\u201325:46)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-21\"><strong>Matthew chapter 21<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-22\"><strong>Matthew chapter 22<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-23\"><strong>Matthew chapter 23<\/strong><\/a><br> A Warning Against the Blood-Stained People Who Reject His Salvation<br> Jesus\u2019 Departure from the City of Jerusalem and the Announcement of His Return<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-24\"><strong>Matthew chapter 24<\/strong><\/a><br> The First Signs<br> The Persecution of the Disciples<br> The Climax of the Tribulation in Judea<br> The Prophecy of the False Prophets<br> A General Admonition to Watchfulness<br> The Parable of the Faithful and Unfaithful Servants<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-25\"><strong>Matthew chapter 25<\/strong><\/a><br> The Parable of the Ten (Wise and Foolish) Virgins<br> The Parable of the Talents<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1567#matthew-chapter-26\"><strong>Matthew chapter 26<\/strong><\/a><br><strong> VIII. 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