The Gospel of Matthew - Bible Studies
Below:
1) Introduction to Matthew's Gospel
2) Bible Study Question Sheets
1) Introduction to Matthew
Matthew was a disciple of Jesus. His other name was Levi. Jesus called him from his tax office, and changed him from a public sinner and outcast into Saint Matthew, a citizen of the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom of heaven is the theme of this book--as well as the major theme of Jesus' preaching. Matthew begins his Gospel with a genealogy that introduces Jesus as the King, a descendant of Abraham and of King David. In chapter two, the visit of the mysterious Magi reinforces and universalizes his kingship. Jesus is the promised Messiah. His birth, his life, and his ministry fulfill Old Testament prophecy. Matthew may have had Jewish readers in mind when he wrote, but his Gospel proclaims Jesus to be the universal King and Savior.
This book contains five blocks of teachings, each identified by the concluding phrase, "When Jesus had finished saying these things..." [chapters 5-7;10; 13;18;24-25]. These teachings are directed primarily toward his disciples. The most famous of these teachings is the Sermon on the Mount (5-7). This has been called the "Constitution of the Kingdom of Heaven." The flow of events in this gospel is the same as that of Mark's Gospel and similar to that of Luke. For this reason, these three Gospels are called the “Synoptic Gospels.” As we study Matthew, may we welcome Jesus as our King and build our lives on the Rock by hearing and obeying Jesus' words.
2) Bible Study Question Sheets:
Matt 11v1-30 (COME TO ME, ALL YOU WHO ARE WEARY AND BURDENED).docx | |
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Matt 10b26-42 (WHOEVER ACKNOWLEDGES ME BEFORE MEN).docx | |
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Matt 10v1-25 (JESUS SENDS OUT THE TWELVE).docx | |
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Matt 7v1-29 (ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW GATE) | |
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Matt 6v19-34 (BUT SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS) | |
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Matt 6v1-18 (THIS THEN, IS HOW YOU SHOULD PRAY) | |
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Matt 51v7-48 (5BE PERFECT) | |
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Matt 5v1-16 (BLESSED ARE YOU) | |
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Matt 4v12-25 COME, FOLLOW ME, AND I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN | |
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Matt 4v1-11 WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD AND SERVE HIM ONLY | |
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Matt 3v1-17 Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near | |
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