Outline
Introduction: Feature of
the book:
1.
Writer—Matthew, also called Levi, an apostle (Mk. 2:14; Lk.5: 27-29; Matt. 10:3)
2.
To whom written—Primarily Jews:
Evidence—his use of the O.T. Scriptures
3. Purpose of the book—to show that Jesus of Nazareth was the kingly Messiah of the Jewish prophecy.(see Table 2) Therefore, the key word is “fulfilled.” Great emphasis is placed on the teachings of Jesus.
4. When written: approximately AD 50-70
Our
Objective in studying the book:
1.
To follow Jesus, hear Him preach, see what He teaches and how He teaches, see Him
deal with problems
2.
Have our faith in Him increased; see how to appreciate
His saving power.
I.
THE PREPARATION FOR INAUGURATION OF HIS MINISTRY (1:1-4:11)
A.
Preparation for Ministry(Chapters 1-3
1. Legal ancestry (Genealogy);
miraculous conception; fulfillment of prophecy (Ch. 1)
2. Birth place; adoration; flight to
Egypt, and home in Nazareth (Ch. 2:19-23)
B. The
Inauguration (3:1-4:11)
1. His Baptism by John, the forerunner
of Christ (Ch. 3)
2. Temptation;His victory over Satan
in the wilderness (4:1-11)
II
THE MINISTRY ITSELF! (4:12-20:34)
A. To
the Multitude, mainly in Galilee: Summary of the Galilean
Ministry (4:12-15:20)
1. Calls His disciples, gives
Sermon on the Mount (4:12--7:29)
2. Performs Miracles (Chs. 8-9)
3. He sends forth the twelve
Apostles (see Table 3);proclamation of the
Kingdom (church) (Ch. 10)
4. His testimony of John, and
against the wicked cities (Ch. 11)
5. He condemns the enemies of
the kingdom (Ch.12).
6. He utters parables concerning
the kingdom (Ch. 13)
7. Miracles cause Herod to
surmise that John had risen (Ch. 14).
8. He answers His critics
regarding purity (Matt. 15:1-19)
B. The
Disciples: The Perean Ministry (15:21-20:34)
1. Miracles (See Table 1), Influence, and Opinions (15:21- 16:34)
2. The necessity and glory of
the cross (16:21- 28)
3. Transfiguration, Healing, and
Tribute (Ch. 17)
4. Eternal Blessings limited to
the humble (ch.18)
5. The Creator on Marriage and
Serving (Ch. 19)
6. Distribution according to
God’s Sovereign will; self-sacrifice in
service; he opens the eyes of the blind (Ch. 20)
III.
THE GLORIOUS CONCLUSION OF HIS MINISTRY (21:1-28-20)
A.
Covering the periods of the Triumphal entry into Jerusalem until His death (21:1-27:66)
1. Entry according to prophecy
(21:1-22:14)
2. He answers questions
(22:114-46)
3. He condemns the leaders (Ch.
32)
4. He speaks of their fall and
the end (Chs. 24,25).
5. After eating the Passover, He
instituted the Supper, prayed, is captured and denied by His disciples (Ch. 26)
6. He is delivered and
crucified, buried and guarded (Ch. 27)
B.
Resurrection and Commission (chapter 28)
1. He triumphs over false
religious leaders, who bribe the soldiers 28:1-15
2. He gives the apostles hope
and a work to do (28:16-20)
Conclusion: If you and I believe the account given by Matthew, and if we will obey the terms of the great commission --Believe, Repent, Confess and be Baptized, we, too, can have hope. Likewise, if we will make the terms of salvation known to others, we will have Him with us, and we can help others find eternal life, too. We need to be sure we are observing all things He commanded His apostles (28:20), being faithful until death (Rev. 2:10)