THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
Gospel of Matthew For the Jews Fulfillment of the Law and Prophets Arranged in cycles of narrative and discourse They relate to make a point A call to obedience ends each discourse Cycle ends with, “When Jesus finished…” Gospel of the Kingdom
Outline of Matthew Call of the Kingdom 1-7 Narrative Introducing the King Discourse Introducing the Citizen Character of the Kingdom 7:28-10 Narrative Signs and Sayings Discourse 2 10 The Limited Commission Conquest by the Kingdom Narrative Overcoming the World Discourse 3 13 Parables of the Kingdom
Outline of Matthew Conditioning for the Kingdom 13:53-18 Narrative The Training of the Twelve Discourse 4 18 Fundamentals of the Faith Controversy of the Kingdom Narrative The Jews’ Rejection of God Discourse God’s Rejection of the Jews Commencement of the Kingdom Narrative Death, Burial, & Resurrection Discourse?
Outline of Matthew Conditioning for the Kingdom 13:53-18 Narrative The Training of the Twelve Discourse 4 18 Fundamentals of the Faith Controversy of the Kingdom Narrative The Jews’ Rejection of God Discourse God’s Rejection of the Jews Commencement of the Kingdom Narrative Death, Burial, & Resurrection Discourse? 28:19-20 You Complete the Cycle
Introducing the King 1-4 His genealogy 1:1-17 His birth 1:18-2:23 His greatness 3:1-12 His baptism 3:13-17 His temptations 4:1-11 His message 4:12-17 His miracles 4:18-25
Introducing the Citizen 5-7 The beatitudes 5:1-12 The effect on the world 5:13-16 The righteousness of the citizen 5:17-7:12 Must exceed Pharisees 5:17-20 In doctrine and application 5:21-48 In sincere service 6:1-18 In value system 6:19-34 In treatment of others 7:1-12 Call to the Kingdom 7:13-27
Signs and Sayings 8-9 Three miracles 8:1-17 A figurative saying 8:18-22 Three miracles 8:23-9:8 A figurative saying 9:9-12 Three miracles 9:18-34 A figurative Saying 9:35-38 To what are the signs pointing?