Testament: | New |
Description: | Matthew is the first Gospel of the New Testament and presents the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ. The book emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, the promised Messiah, and the King of the Jews. It contains key teachings such as the Sermon on the Mount and the Great Commission. |
Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 |
Author name: | Matthew |
Written date: | AD 50-70 |
Location: | Unknown |
Genre: | Gospel |
Chapter count: | 28 |
Verse count: | 1071 |
Language: | Greek |
Audience: | Jewish Christians |
Theme: | Jesus as the Messiah and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy |
Key verses: | Matthew 5:17-20; Matthew 28:18-20 |
Summary: | Matthew is the first Gospel of the New Testament and presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. It includes many of Jesus' teachings, miracles, and the account of his death and resurrection. |
Outline: | I. The Birth and Early Life of Jesus (1:1-2:23)
II. The Ministry of Jesus (3:1-25:46)
III. The Crucifixion and Resurrection (26:1-28:20) |