THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW: JESUS THE TEACHER

Dante RaggioTed TerposPeter CoreyBrian SingerRyan Burns

WARM UP

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BACKGROUND

This chapter highlights Jesus the Teacher

Teaches Christian Ethics (Beatitudes) The “first Gospel”- emphasis on

fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies (link between Old and New Testaments)

BACKGROUND

Plays a vital role in Christian instruction and worship.

We pray Matthew’s version of the Lord’s Prayer

Contains 80% of Mark’s Gospel

BACKGROUND

Written in Greek for a Greek-speaking Jewish Christian Church.

Written near Antioch, Syria between 80-85AD

Written for a Jewish Christian Audience

OTHER THEMES

Judgment- The 2nd coming of Christ Jesus is Emmanuel- “God with us”

Gentiles and Jews Discipleship- Following Jesus requires

humility, rejection and suffering Church- ekklesia, liturgy and

community Right Instruction- righteousness, prayer

and conversion

JESUS THE TEACHER

Portrays Jesus as the sole teacher of the Word.

Depicts Jesus as a new Moses who has brought a new law to God’s people.

Teachings split up into 5 discourses

1ST DISCOURSE: THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

1st and most important discourse. Summarizes the New Law of the

Gospel. Collects Jesus’ ethical teachings. Interior Conversion

2ND DISCOURSE: SHARING THE FAITH WITH OTHERS

Jesus instructs his Apostles to imitate his missionary.

Jesus directs his Apostles to preach in a spirit of poverty like he did.

Anyone who testifies about Him will find life in death.

3RD DISCOURSE: PARABLES ABOUT THE KINGDOM

Help reveal the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus used parables to confound outsiders and show the truth to insiders.

4TH DISCOURSE: JESUS FOUNDS AND INSTRUCTS THE CHURCH

The Church lives off of the Word of the Lord and therefore becomes the Body of Christ.

Jesus establishes the Church and appoints Peter as its earthly leader.

Pope, with the help of God, guides Church leaders in how to act and preach the Word.

5TH DISCOURSE: THE FINAL JUDGMENT

Eschatological Discourse- “end time” No man knows the exact time of the

end so we must stay prepared for His arrival.

Unique to Matthew is Jesus’ last discourse where the Son of man will come through the form of a shepherd, Lord and king to separate the sheep form the goats.

REFLECTIONThe Gospel of Matthew

RQ MATERIAL

Important RQ’s from the chapter, and their answers

Identify the author of the gospel of Matthew. He is usually referred to as Levi, a tax

collector who Jesus called to as an apostle

RQ MATERIAL

Offer evidence that Matthew wrote after Mark. Matthew’s gospel draws on Material from

Mark.

RQ MATERIAL

Discuss two specific teachings of Jesus in his “Missionary Discourse”, Matthew 10. 1. The spirit will help the disciples stand

firm and testify courageously to the gospel truth

2. God the father, who has counted every hair on their heads, will watch over them with love and tenderness.

RQ MATERIAL

List at least three key themes treated in Matthew’s gospel. Judgment Jesus is Emmanuel Discipleship Church Right Instruction

BIBLE PASSAGES- THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW

“Such was his intention, when, behold, the angel of the lord appeared to him in a dream and said ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy spirit that this child has been conceived in her.’” (Matthew 1:20)

BIBLE PASSAGES

“The tempter approached and said to him, ‘If you are the son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.’ He said in reply, ‘It is written: ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that come forth from the mouths of God’’” (Matthew 2:4-5)

BIBLE PASSAGES

“Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and his disciples, saying, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice.’” (Matthew 23: 1-3)

BIBLE PASSAGES

“they gave Jesus wine to drink mixed with gall. But when he had tasted it he refused to drink. After they had crucified him, they divided his garments by casting lots; then they sat down and kept watch over him there.” (Matthew 27: 34-36)

COMPARISON

Any observations on how Matthew compares to any of the other three authors?

In background Writing style Intended audience

WRAP UP: ACTION

http://www.allaboutjesuschrist.org/gospel-of-matthew.htm During this power point we have discussed Mathew’s

occupation his job and his simple life style and I shall summarize these key points. Matthew was a tax collector who had quit his occupation to follow Christ as one of his disciples. Mathew presents Jesus as one of the founders of the church Matthew explains that Jesus was the son of God and the Messiah. Matthew had written his gospel in 80-85 A.D in Greek. Matthew wrote five sections of his gospel to prove that Jesus had incorporated the Old Testament. The Gospel of Matthew presents many important facts and significant lessons and without Matthews teaching understanding the concept of Jesus would have been very difficult.

 

QUIZ

11.) Who was the main audience of the gospel of Matthew?a.) Muslims b.) Jewish-Christian c.) Catholics d.) Doc. Wise

12.) Matthews gospel was written to show how Jesus fulfills the?a.) Old Testament b.) New Testament c.) 10 Commandments d.) Doc Wise Scroll

13.) How many sections are outlined in the gospel of Matthew?a.) 7 b.) 3 c.) 5 d.) 10

14.) Matthew presents Jesus as the founder of? a.) everyone b.) Trevor Newsome c.) Catholics d.) the church

15.) What language is the gospel of Matthew written in?a.) Latin b.) Greek c.) English d.) Spanish

16.) Matthew’s gospel was written in?a.) 2012 b.) 1911 c.) 80-85 A.D. d.) has not been written yet

17.) Jesus came to….. the lorda.) fulfill b. overthrow c.) break d.) disregard

18.) Which gospel writer was our topic?a.) Mark b.) Luke c.) John d.) Matthew

19.)To teach about God’s Kingdom Jesus taught ina.) prophets b.) parables c.) gospels d.) scriptures

20.) An unsubstantiated opinion or performed judgment about an individual or group is?a.) racism b.) opinionated c.) Tyler Fish d.) prejudice