Matthew: Summary & Overview
Overview
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and King of Israel. Written primarily for a Jewish audience, it's packed with Old Testament references showing how Jesus fulfilled prophecy. It contains the Sermon on the Mount, parables of the kingdom, and the Great Commission. Matthew bridges the Old and New Testaments beautifully.
Key Themes
- •Jesus as the promised Messiah
- •The kingdom of heaven
- •Fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy
- •Teaching and discipleship
- •The Great Commission
Famous Verses
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.”
— Matthew 28:19-20
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
— Matthew 6:33
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
— Matthew 7:7
Key Facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Gospel
- Author
- Matthew (Levi)
- Date Written
- ~55–65 AD
- Chapters
- 28
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