Matthew

At a glance

Writer

Matthew (Levi), the tax collector (Matthew 9:9).

When

c. AD 50–70.

Setting

Galilee and Judea; written with Jewish readers in view (Papias in Eusebius 3.39.16).

Sources: Matthew 9:9; Papias, quoted in Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 3.39.16

The shape of the book

1. 1The King's arrivalGenealogy, birth, baptism and temptation.Matthew 1–4 →
2. 2The Sermon on the MountThe righteousness of the kingdom.Matthew 5–7 →
3. 3The King's authorityMiracles and the mission of the Twelve.Matthew 8–10 →
4. 4Opposition and parablesThe kingdom revealed and rejected.Matthew 11–18 →
5. 5To JerusalemFinal teaching and the Olivet discourse.Matthew 19–25 →
6. 6Death and resurrectionThe cross, the empty tomb and the Great Commission.Matthew 26–28 →

Key themes

Key verses

How it points to Christ

• ✦Jesus is the Son of David and Son of Abraham. (Matthew 1:1)
• ✦Emmanuel, God with us. (Matthew 1:23)

Note: Only links the New Testament itself makes are listed.

Questions for reflection

1. What kind of King does Matthew show?
2. How does the Sermon on the Mount describe a disciple's heart?
3. Who do you say that Jesus is (Matthew 16:15)?
4. How are you obeying the Great Commission?

Read it through in 8 days

• Day 1Matthew 1:1-4:25
• Day 2Matthew 5:1-7:29
• Day 3Matthew 8:1-10:42
• Day 4Matthew 11:1-13:58
• Day 5Matthew 14:1-18:35
• Day 6Matthew 19:1-23:39
• Day 7Matthew 24:1-25:46
• Day 8Matthew 26:1-28:20

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