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The Story of Jesus
Jesus' Biography in the Gospel of Matthew

(Lesson 22)

Introduction:
 

         1. In 2 Peter 3:18, Christians are instructed to grow in the knowledge of Christ.
         2. According to John 5:39, this growth is accomplished through careful Bible study.
         3. Jesus' biography is found in the Gospels -- Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
         4. A general knowledge of these books is helpful as we study them.
         5. This lesson is a study of the Gospel of Matthew.

Discussion:


I.           GENERAL  INFORMATION  ABOUT  JESUS'  BIOGRAPHY  BY  MATTHEW


         A. Concerning the writer's identity, Matthew was:
             1. called by Jesus (Matthew 9:9)
             2. a "publican" [tax collector]
             3. the son of Alphaeus, and he was called Levi (Mark 2:14)
             4. chosen to be an apostle (Matthew 10:2-4).
         B. The Gospel of Matthew seems to have been written primarily for the Jews.
             1. (1:1-17) The Lord's lineage is traced back to Abraham.
             2. Throughout his book Matthew emphasized the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.

II.          OUTLINE  OF  MATTHEW  (Jackson -- adapted)


         A. (ch.1-2) Jesus' birth and childhood
             1. (1:1-17) Jesus' genealogy
             2. (1:18-25) Jesus' birth
             3. (2:1-12) The visit of the wise men from the east
             4. (2:13-15) Escape into Egypt
             5. (2:16-18) Slaughter of the Bethlehem infants
             6. (2:19-23) Return from Egypt and settlement in Nazareth
         B. (ch.3-4:11) Preliminaries to Jesus' ministry
             1. (3:1-12) The preparation by John the Baptist
             2. (3:13-17) The account of Jesus' baptism
             3. (4:1-11) Temptation in the wilderness
         C. (4:12-ch.20) Jesus' ministry
             1. (4:12-ch.18) Preaching in Galilee
             2. (ch.19-20:16) Preaching east of the Jordan River
             3. (20:17-34) En route to Jerusalem
         D. (ch.21-28) Concluding events in Jesus' earthly life
             1. (ch.21-25) The final week at Jerusalem
             2. (ch.26-27) Jesus' death
             3. (ch.28) Jesus' resurrection

III.         IMPORTANT  POINTS  OF  INFORMATION  REVEALED  IN  MATTHEW


         A. Jesus' work primarily consisted of preaching, teaching, and healing (4:23-25; 9:35).
         B. (ch.13) Jesus presented a number of parables to explain the nature of the kingdom.
             1. By doing so Jesus fulfilled an Old Testament prophecy (13:34-35; Psalm 78:2).
             2. (13:10-17) Jesus explained why He spoke in parables.
         C. Some of the Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by Christ in Matthew include:
             1. the virgin birth (1:22-23; Isaiah 7:14)
             2. the place of His birth -- Bethlehem (2:5-6; Micah 5:2)
             3. being called out of Egypt (2:14-15; Hosea 11:1)
             4. giving light to the people (4:13-16; Isaiah 9:1-2)
             5. bearing the infirmities of the people (8:16-17; Isaiah 53:4)
             6. riding into Jerusalem on a donkey (21:1-7; Zechariah 9:9)
             7. the parting of His garments (27:35; Psalm 22:18)
             8. being given vinegar to drink (27:48; Psalm 69:21).
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