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Vocabulary in Matthew in consistent with what?
a tax collector
External Evidence that Matthew is the author of Matthew
unanimous witness of the early Church Fathers
What is Matthew’s Jewish name?
Levi
What did Matthew leave to follow Christ?
his lucrative business and everything else
The Audience of Matthews Gospel
Jews
Examples that Matthew is written with a Jewish background
Customs given without explanation
Jewish phrases and titles
Jewish genealogy
An abundance of OT quotations
OT citations and allusions
50 direct citations / quotes from the OT
75 additional allusions to the OT
Date of Matthew
Mid 50’s
Matthew’s place of writing
Israel or perhaps Antioch
Theme of Matthew
Jesus Christ is the promised Messianic King of the Old Testament
Matthew uses what to point to Christ as King
his genealogy
baptism
message and miracles
What Jewish question does Matthew answer?
If Jesus is the Messianic King of the OT, then where is the promised Kingdom?
Genesis 3:15
The Seed Promise
Genesis 12 & 17:6
Seed / Kings from Abraham
Genesis 49:10
King from Judah
2 Samuel 7:12-14
King from the line of David
Matthew presents Jesus Christ as ??
the King in fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies
Daniel 2:31-45
“The Kingdom of Heaven” defeats all other kingdoms and lasts forever
What does Matthew clarify?
the nature and delay of the promised Messianic Kingdom
What frequent expressions are used in Matthew?
Messiah
Messianic Kingdom
Kingdom of Heaven
What verse is the Kingdom of Heaven connected to?
Daniel 2
The ____ nature of Matthew’s Gospel is what?
Didactic
FIVE Teaching Blocks
What is the purpose of Matthew?
not to give an exhaustive list but to arrange even the genealogy in such a way as to emphasize a great point that Jesus is King
Isaiah 7:14
Prediction of Jesus only
Matthew’s Use of the OT
Single Meaning
Matthew - What does Forerunner mean
Forerunner - going before the King to announce His coming
Verses for Jesus Baptism & Messianic Prophecies
Isaiah 11:1-2 - The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him
Isaiah 42:1 - My chosen one in whom My soul delights… My Spirit upon Him
2 Samuel 7:14 - he will be a son to Me
Psalm 2:7 - You are My Son
Christ is empowered by the _____ and approved by the _____
empowered by the Spirit
approved by the Father
Satan will question what?
Christ’s Sonship
1st Temptation of Christ
Gods Provision
2nd Temptation of Christ
God’s Timing
3rd Temptation of Christ
God’s Plan
6 reasons Why the Temptation of Christ Matters
Proof of Christ’s Humanity
An example for us to follow
Part of His personal discipline and obedience
Preparation for High Priesthood
Part of His great conflict with the serpent
Proves that He qualifies as King
Jesus early ministry in Galilee is a fulfillment of??
Isaiah 9
Jesus’ message is the same as John the Baptist which is??
The offer of the Kingdom of Heaven (4:17)
Matthew Key: the focus of chapter 5-7 will be on what?
the Inward motives that matches the Outward actions
True righteousness involves what?
more than a mere outward observance
The Religious leaders were merely _____?
external in their “righteousness”
Matthew - True and False Religion
two contrasting and competing Ways / Responses
Matthew 8:1-11:1 Demonstrations of the King KEY highlights
This section highlights the Authority Jesus has as King - He demonstrates His divine Kingship through miracles
Miracles are connected to _______ and demonstrate that _______
the Kingdom
Jesus is the King/Messiah
The blasphemy of the Spirit is what?
a particular sin committed by the Pharisees (12:2, 14, 24, 38)
it is specifically addressed to the Pharisees of that day
What is the result of the rejection of the people and the religious leaders (related to the blasphemy of the Spirit)?
The Kingdom is Postponed
The blasphemy of the Spirit is the what of Matthew’s Gospel?
the turning point where Jesus moves from a public offering of the kingdom to teaching about the kingdom in parables
The parables in Matthew were to do what?
reveal truth about the “Kingdom of Heaven” to the disciples and conceal it form others in judgement
Parable of the Wheat & Tares
Key Word: Separation
Physical Kingdom is instituted with a separation at the end of the age
Parable of Dragnet
Key word: Separation
At the end of the age there will be a separation
The Mysteries of Ch 13 has an emphasis on what?
Separating
What is Christ doing before the Cross
He is preparing His disciples
The principles in Matthew 17 are given for what purpose?
to guide the apostles while the King is absent
What does Matthew 21-27 deal with?
the final rejection of the leaders and the people
Who is the author of Mark
The Apostle Peter
What bible verse conforms to Peter’s style of gospel presentation?
Acts 10:34-45
What is Mark’s gospel based on?
Peter’s eyewitness accounts
Who is the audience of Mark?
Gentiles
How do you know Mark has a Gentile audience?
Uses Latin words
Date of Mark
64-68 A.D.
Mark - Place of Writing & it’s association
Rome
closing years of Peter’s ministry
Theme of Mark
Jesus is the Suffering Servant who redeems!
What is the key verses for Mark
Mark 10:45
Isaiah 53:10-12 - Justify and redeem the many
Purpose of Mark
To record Peter’s Testimony and Teaching for the Church
To present Jesus Christ as the Messiah
To present Jesus Christ as the Suffering Servant
To show the cost of discipleship
What is the primary emphasis of Mark 1:1-8:30
Jesus is the promised Messiah
What is the primary emphasis of Mark 8:31-16:8
Jesus is the Suffering Servant of Isaiah
Special features of Mark’s gospel
Action
Immediately used 40 times
Length of Gospel
Short but vivid
How many times is “Immediately” used in Mark’s gospel
40x
Mark’s gospel is structured on what?
Peter’s preaching
40% of the book is dedicated to what?
One Week
Mark 11:1-16:20 = The Passion Week
The Last Week before the cross
The oldest manuscripts of Mark end where?
16:8
How many endings are found in Mark?
FOUR endings