The Gospel of Matthew
Matthew is writing to persuade Jews that Yashua is the prophesied King and Messiah. His vocabulary, phrasing, and organization are carefully chosen to enhance this purpose.
Matthew makes over 60 references to Old Testament passages, more than double any other gospel. He also uses several phrases and words that are unique to his account including "that it might be fulfilled which was spoken."
In this collection of studies, we will examine the works and words of Messiah, using the structure of Matthew's writing to reveal the manifold wisdom preserved in YHWH's word.
Overview
An overview of the structure of the book of Matthew.
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Genealogy and Birth
A1
Matthew begins his testimony with the genealogy and birth of Yashua. Within the organization of this section we find clues to the true identity of Yashua.
Matthew 4:1-11
The Temptation in the Wilderness
D1
Matthew 4:12 - 7:29
The Kingdom Proclaimed
E1
Matthew 8:1 - 16:20
The King Proclaimed
F1
Matthew 16:21
Center
Matthew 16:22 - 20:34
The King Rejected
F2
Matthew 21:1 - 26:35
The Kingdom Rejected
E2
Matthew 26:36 - 46
The Agony in the Garden
D2
Matthew 26:47 - 28:15
The Resurrection
C2
Matthew 28:16 - 18
The Successors
B2
Matthew 16:22 - 20:34
Post-ministerial
A2
These articles and reference pages go a bit deeper into some of the questions and topics surrounding the Gospel of Matthew.
Old Testament References in Matthew
The Use of Rheo (That Which Was Spoken)