Gospel of Matthew King of the Jews
Acrostic Theme: GOSPEL OF MATTHEW KING OF THE JEWS
Author: Matthew
Date Written: Late 50’s to early 60’s A.D.
Audience: Jewish believers and non-believers.
Key Verse: 1:22; 2:15,23; 4:14; 5:17; 8:17; 12:17; 13:14,35; 21:4; 27:9
Outline:
1. The birth and childhood of Jesus - Mt 1:1-2:23
2. The preparation for the ministry of Jesus - Mt 3:1-4:11
3. The ministry of Jesus in Galilee - Mt 4:12-18:35
4. The ministry of Jesus in Perea - Mt 19:1-20:16
5. The ministry of Jesus in Judea - Mt 20:17-34
6. The ministry of Jesus in Jerusalem - Mt 21:1-25:46
7. The suffering of Jesus - Mt 26:1-27:66
8. The resurrection of Jesus - Mt 28:1-20
Matthew
01. Genealogy of Jesus Christ
02. Opposition of King Herod
03. Spirit’s descent upon Jesus
04. Power over Satan’s temptations
05. Expounding Sermon on the Mount
06. Lessons on proper priorities
07. Outline for personal relationships
08. Faith of the centurion
09. Matthew’s call from Jesus
10. Apostles sent to preach
11. Testimony about John’s message
12. True Messiah called demonic
13. Hidden message of parables
14. Execution of John the Baptist
15. Wisdom in answering Pharisees
16. Keys of the kingdom
17. Impact of Jesus’ transfiguration
18. Need for true forgiveness
19. Grounds for divorce clarified
20. Opportunities in the vineyard
21. Fig tree is cursed
22. Taxes paid to Caesar
23. Hypocrisy denounced by “woes”
24. Events of second coming
25. Judgment of the nations
26. Events on Calvary’s eve
27. Way of the cross
28. Savior’s resurrection and commission
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