Lesson 1
CHAPTER ONE
MATTHEW
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
C Name the author of the book of Matthew .
C Identify to whom the book of Matthew was written.
C State the purpose for the book of Matthew .
C Write the Key Verses of the book of Matthew from memory.
C State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Matthew .
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Matthew
TO WHOM: To all believers, although the first intended audience was the Jews to whom he presented Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of David.
PURPOSE: To present the ministry of Jesus, stressing His role as King of the Jews. KEY VERSES: 28:19-20
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: The final command of Jesus to His followers was to go to all nations with the Gospel.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Jesus, the twelve disciples
OUTLINE
Part One: The Genealogy Of The King 1:1-17
I. Introduction : 1:1
II. People in the genealogy: 1:2-16
III. The plan of the genealogy: 1:17
Part Two: The Birth Of The King 1:18-2:23
I. The conception: 1:18-23
II. The birth: 1:24-25
III. Events related to the birth: 2:1-23
A. Visit of the wise men and Herod’s plot: 2:1-12
B. The flight into Egypt: 2:13-15
C. Herod’s revenge: 2:16-18
D. Return to the Nazareth home: 2:19-23
Part Three: Preparation 3:1-4:11
I. Preparation for the King’s coming: 3:1-17
A. The ministry and message of John the Baptist: 3:1-12
B. The baptism of the King: 3:13-17
II. Preparation of the King: 4:1-11
A. His humanity attacked by Satan: 4:1 -4
B. His divinity attacked by Satan : 4:5-7
C. His Lordship attacked by Satan: 4:8-11
Part Four: Ministry Of The King In Galilee 4:12-13:58
I. A call to repentance: 4:12-17
II. Four fishermen called to discipleship: 4:18-22
III. Early success and fame: 4:23-25
IV. Principles of conduct for Kingdom citizens: 5:1-7:28
A. Attitudes that should characterize Kingdom citizens: 5:1-12
B. The witness of Kingdom citizens: Light and salt: 5:13-16
C. Kingdom principles in relation to the law and the prophets: 5:17-48
l. God’s law in general: 15:17-20
2. The new law: 15:21-48
a. Killing: 15:21-26
b. Adultery: 15:27-30
c. Divorce: 15:31-32
d. Oaths: 15:33-37
e. Treatment of others: 15:38-48
D. Three attitudes of worship in the Kingdom: 6:1-18
1. Giving: Outward look: 6:1-4
2. Praying: Upward look: 6:5-15
3. Fasting: Inward look: 6:16-18
E. Priorities for Kingdom citizens: 6:19-33
l. In relation to values: 6 : 1 9- 21
2. In relation to service : 6 :2 2 – 2 4
3. In relation to material needs: 6:25-34
4. The proper priority: The Kingdom: 6:33
F. Proper conduct for Kingdom citizens: 7:1-29
l. Judging : 7:1-5
2. Care for that which is holy: 7:6
3. Prayer: 7: 7-12
a. Three kinds of prayer: Asking, seeking, knocking: 7:7-8
b. A comparison between the response of natural fathers and the
Heavenly Father: 7:9-11
G. Special warnings to Kingdom citizens: 7:13-29
l. Two gates: 7:13-14
2. False prophets: 7:15-20
3. The proof of God’s man: Doing His will: 7:21-23
4. A comparison of wise and foolish men: 7:24-27
H. Astonishment at the doctrine of Jesus: 7:28-29
V. The authority of the King: 8:1-9:38
A. Authority over disease: 8:1-17
l. Healing of a leper: 8:1-4
2. Healing of the Centurion’s servant: 8:5-13
3. Healing of Peter’s mother-in-law: 8:14-15
4. Healing of all types of diseases: 8:16-17
B. Authority over His disciples: 8:18-22
C. Authority over natural elements: 8:23-27
D. Authority over demons: 8:28-34
E. Authority over sin: 9:1-8
F. Authority over men: 9:9-17
l. The calling of Matthew : 9:9
2. Eating with sinners: 9:10-13
3. Answering a challenge: 9:14-17
G. Authority over death: The ruler’s daughter: 9:18-19, 23-26
H. Authority over physical conditions: 9:20-38
l. Woman with the issue of blood: 9:20-22
2. Blindness: 9:27-31
3. Deafness and demon possession: 9:32-34
4. The compassion of Jesus: 9:35-38
VI. Commissioned by the King: 10:1-42
A. The twelve missionaries and their authority: 10:1-4
B. Instructions for the journey: 10:5-42
l. Where to go: 10 :5-6
2. The ministry: 10:7-8
3. Material instructions: 10:9-15
4. Spiritual instructions: 1 0 : 1 6 -4 2
VII. Attitudes towards the Kingdom: 11:1-30
A. The Kingdom misunderstood: 11:1-11
B. The Kingdom perverted: 11:12-19
C. The Kingdom rejected: 11:20-24
D. The Kingdom accepted: 11:25-30
VIII. Controversies with the Pharisees: 12:1-14
A. Harvesting on the Sabbath: 12 :1-8
B. Healing on the Sabbath: 12:9-13
C. The results: 12:14-21
IX. The unpardonable sin: 12:22-37
X. Christ’s reply to demands of the Pharisees: 12:38-45
XI. The priority of spiritual over physical relationships in the Kingdom: 12:46-50
XII. Parables of the Kingdom: 13:1-53
A. Parable of the sower: 13 :1-9
B. The reason for speaking in parables: 13:10-17
C. Interpretation of the parable of the sower: 13:18-23
D. Parable of the tares: 13:24-30
E. Parable of the mustard seed: 13:31-32
F. Parable of the leaven: 13:33
G. A summary concerning parables: 13:34-35
H. Interpretation of the parable of the tares : 1 3: 36-43
I. Parable of the treasure hidden in a field: 13:44
J. Parable of the pearl of great value: 13:45-46
K. Parable of the dragnet: 13:47-50
L. Concluding remarks about parables: 13:51-52
XIII. The King’s reception in His home town: 13:53-58
Part Five: Ministry In Regions Near Galilee 14:1-18:35
I. The death of John the Baptist: 14:1-12
II. Jesus’ withdrawal beyond the sea: 14:13-15:20
A. Feeding the 5,000: 14:13-21
B. Following for loaves and fishes: 14:22-23
C. Walking on the sea: 14:24-33
D. Ministry in Gennesaraet: 14:34-36
E. Controversy with the Pharisees and Scribes: 15:1-20
III. Jesus’ withdrawal to the region of Tyre and Sidon: 15:21-28
A. The women of Tyre and Sidon: 15:21-28
IV. Jesus’ withdrawal to the vicinity of Decapolis: 15:29-38
A. Healing ministry near the Sea of Galilee: 15:29-31
B. Feeding the 4,000: 15:32-38
V. Ministry in the regions of Magadan: 15 :39-1 6:4
VI. Warning the disciples concerning the Pharisees and the Sadducees: 16:5-12
A. Seeking for a sign: 16:1-4
B. Warning concerning their doctrine: 16:5-12
VII. Withdrawal to Caesarea-Philippi: 16:13-17:21
A. Testing the disciples: 16:13-20
B. Announcement of His death, resurrection, and return: 16:21-28
C. The transfiguration: 17:1-13
D. Healing of a lunatic: 17:14-20
VIII. A brief visit to Galilee: 17:22-18:35
A. A reminder of His death and resurrection: 17:22-23
B. Paying the temple tax: 17:24-27
C. A lesson in greatness: 18:1-6
D. Warnings concerning offenses: 18:7-9
E. Parable of the lost sheep: 18:10-14
F. Settling disputes among Kingdom citizens: 18:15-35
1. How to settle disputes: 18:15-17
2. The responsibilities and privileges of Kingdom citizens: 18:18-20
3. A question on forgiveness: 18:21-22
4. The King and his debtors: 18:23-35
Part Six: Ministry Of The King In Perea 19:1-20:34
I. Healing multitudes in Judea: 1 9:1-2
II. The question concerning divorce: 19:3-12
III. Children blessed by Jesus: 19:13-15
IV. Interview with the rich young ruler: 19:16-22
V. The peril of riches: 19:23-30
VI. Parable of the householder: 20:1-16
VII. Impending death and resurrection of Jesus: 20:17-19
VIII. A mother’s selfish request: 20:20-28
IX. Two blind men healed near Jericho: 20:29-34
Part Seven: The King’s Last Week 21:1-27:31
I. The royal entry into Jerusalem: 21:1-11
II. Cleansing the temple: 21:12-17
III. The fig tree cursed: 21:18-22
IV. The authority of Jesus challenged: 21:23-32
V. Parable of the wicked husbandmen: 21:33-46
VI. Parable of the marriage feast: 22:1-14
VII. Attempts to discredit Jesus: 22:15-45
A. Question of paying taxes to Caesar: 22:15-22
B. Question concerning the resurrection: 22:23-33
C. Question of the great commandment: 22:34-40
D. Questions by Jesus: 22:41-46
VIII. Discussion concerning the Scribes and Pharisees: 23:1-39
A. They pretend religious authority: 23:1-3
B. They impose burdens: 23 :4
C. They covet praise: 23 :5-7
D. Advice to His disciples: 23:8-12
E. Woes upon the Scribes and Pharisees: 23:13-36
F. The cry over Jerusalem: 23:37-39
IX. The future of the Kingdom: 24:1-25:46
A. The destruction of the temple: 24:1-2
B. Signs of the end: 24:3-14
C. The tribulation period: 24:15-22
D. The return of Jesus: 24:23-31
E. Parable of the fig tree: 24:32-35
F. The day of the Lord: 24:36-41
G. The command to watch: 24:42-51
H. Parables concerning the end times: 25:1-46
l. The ten virgins: 25:1-13
2. The talents: 25:14-30
3. The sheep and goats: 25:31-46
X. Events prior to the crucifixion: 26:1-27:31
A. Announcement of approaching death: 26:1-2
B. The plot to kill Jesus: 26:3-5
C. Anointed for burial: 26:6-13
D. Agreement of Judas to betray Jesus: 26:14-16
E. The Last Supper: 26:17-29
l. Preparations for the Passover: 26:17-19
2. The Last Supper: 26:20-29
3. Jesus’ warning and Peter’s boast: 26:30-35
F. Gethsemane: 26:36-46
G. Betrayal and arrest: 26:47-56
H. The trials of Jesus: 26:57-27:26
Part Eight: The King’s Death And Triumph 27:27-28:20
I. The crucifixion and burial: 27:27-66
A. The mockery of the soldiers: 27:27-31
B. The road to and death on Calvary: 27:32-54
C. The faithful women, the burial, and tomb guard: 27:55-66
II. The resurrection: 28:1-15
III. The Great Commission: 28:16-20