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I. The Message of Matthew
A. The Introduction of the King (chapter 1-4)
Genealogy, Birth narrative, baptism, and preparation for ministry
B. The Authority of the King (chapters 5-9)
Sermon on the Mount
“You have heard it said, but I say...”
Multiple healings - Leper, Centurion’s servant, Peter’s MIL
2 demon-possessed men with a Legion of demons cast into the herd of swine
A paralytic where Jesus makes a bold claim to be able to forgive sins
Culminating in the resurrection of a young girl
Demands of discipleship
C. The Responses to the King (chapters 10-12)
Sending out the 12
Questioning by John the Baptist
Rejection by “this generation”
Rejection by major cities where miracles performed
Beginning of the plotting of the Pharisees
D. The Opposition to the King (chapters 13-16:20)
Kingdom Parables which talk about responses to Jesus and the characteristics of the Church in the world
Jesus quotes Isaiah regarding the religious leaders
Famous pronouncement of Peter regarding the who Jesus is
E. The Followers of the King (chapters 16:21-18)
Turning point in the story
Transfiguration in chapter 17 revealing His glory
Instructions on citizens of the Kingdom in chapter 18
F.
The Judgment of the King (chapters 19-26)
Cleansing the temple after his Triumphal Entry
Parables concerning those religious leaders who rejected Him
Woes against the scribes and Pharisees
Announcement concerning destruction of the temple which begins what is known as the Olivet Discourse
Summary command:
Chapter 26 begins with Judas agreeing to betray him and reveals to us the institution of the Lord’s Supper given to the church as a celebration of His presence with us and a memorial of His death.
G. Death and Resurrection of the King (chapters 27-28)
Betrayal, trials
Crucifixion and burial
Resurrection
Great Commission
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The Person of the King
A. Jesus is the Promised Messiah, the son of David
5 times in the first 3 chapters, Matthew references an Old Testament promise that was fulfilled in the events of the birth of Jesus.
In reference to the healing ministry of Jesus in chapter 8:
Jesus is the fulfillment of the promise of Isaiah concerning the Servant of the Lord
When John the Baptist questioned whether Jesus was the promised one
BELIEVE GOD’S PROMISES
B. Jesus is the Savior
Crucifixion
REPENT and BELIEVE!!!
C. Jesus is Lord
At the end of the Sermon on the Mount (taught with authority)
OBEY HIM!
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