Jesus kingdom is for those who know they dont deserve it, for those who admit their spiritual impoverishment. Gods Son is crucified. What evidence is there that Matthews presentation of Jesus genealogy is very carefully structured? First, while genealogies would typically include only men, Matthew mentions four women. Read over the outline above and take several minutes to flip through the Gospel of Matthew, scanning its contents. What does this passage teach us about humility? What light do these shed on what Jesus came to do? Indeed, when he spoke of hell, he was also speaking of what he would experience on the cross in the place of sinners who deserve to go there. 1:6), and up to Joseph, another son of David (Matt. 16:1317:27). Jesus lineage runs against the first centurys cultural instincts (by including women), moral instincts (by including these women), and religious instincts (by including non-Jews). 12:6). All rights reserved. When the leaders become indignant upon hearing this, Jesus defends the childrens actions by referencing Psalm 8:2: Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies you have prepared praise (Matt. We rejoice with you as you finish studying the book of Matthew! 16:25). the story of the two sons (Matt. Why? Theologians use the word eschatology to refer to the study of the last things or end times. According to the New Testament, the end times began when Jesus arrived on the scene to start his ministry and so begin the fulfillment of Old Testament hopes and promises. ), The Trials of This Age, the Judgment of Jerusalem, and the Return of Jesus (Matt. Matthew shows us that Jesus is the true Israel, repeating Israels story in his own life. He is the one through whom God would fulfill the central promises of the Old Testamentpromises to bless all nations and restore all things through a coming Davidic king. In what ways does Jesus emphasize the ongoing importance of the Old Testament? 27:45, 51). 19:28). A man comes upon a treasure hidden in a field and in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field (Matt. What do the parables of the hidden treasure (Matt. This leads to guilt from past failure, fear of future failure, and pride from any perceived measure of success. The man asks what he must do to have eternal life (Matt. Read through the complete passage for this study, Matthew 1820. By asking God to open the heavens and come down, they pleaded with him to return to them and end their exile. In Isaiah 64:1, Israel cried out, Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down. They felt themselves in exile away from their land and away from God, pleading with him to rescue them once again as he did at the exodus (Isa. 8:2327), ends demonic oppression (Matt. 18:15). 9:22, 29)? On the cross, Jesus cried out, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Matt. (Matt. ), John the Baptist Prepares for the Arrival of the Kingdom (Matt. Additionally, while Matthew shares a lot of the same material with Mark and Luke, he organizes the material somewhat differently. He is the true and greater prophet, priest, and king. Some understand this generation as referring to the people alive at the time while all these things refers to the beginning but not the completion of the events described in Matthew 24:428. By calling Jesus the son of Abraham and son of David (Matt. Jesus predicts his death for the fourth time in the opening verses of Matthew 26 (for the first three, see Matt.16:21; 17:2223; 20:1719). 20:1114). Yet when the earth quaked and the sky darkened at noon, the judgment didnt fall on Israel or any of us; it fell on Jesus. The OT is more properly understood as the old covenant, meaning the state of agreement established between God and his people prior to the coming of Jesus Christ and the establishment of the new covenant (NT). 18:2122; Col. 3:13). Before Jesus begins his public ministry, however, he will first be identified as Gods Son through his baptism and will successfully resist temptation. Jesus is the Greek name for the Hebrew Joshua, which means, Yahweh saves. This name communicates what he came to do: you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins (Matt. Take a moment now to ask for the Lords blessing and help as you continue in this study of Matthew. 3:2021; Rev. By Melissa McCauley March 2013 This piece was written while the author was completing a Master of Arts degree in Peace Studies at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. 3:1012)? THE HONOR OF HIS NAME. 25:34, 41, 46). Matthews genealogy presses firmly against his days cultural impulses. Jesus says, Out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander (Matt. According to Matthew 28:1820, Jesus received this authority and has begun to gather people from all peoples, nations, and languages to serve him. How does this fill out our understanding of Jesus call to discipleship in Matthew 16:2426? 18:22, 35). 11:28). The tip of the Old Testament arrow rests directly on him. How does Jesus kingly authority (Matt. Second, he doesnt go out of his way to include the noblest women in Jesus line, such as Sarah, the great matriarch and wife of Abraham. John the Baptists message is ominous. Jesus isnt teaching that the basis of our acceptance before God is our own good works, for he immediately reminds his disciples that he will be crucified, pouring out his blood for the forgiveness of our sins (Matt. When we see the kindhearted love of our Savior as the full weight of our sins are poured out on him at the cross, how can we then turn around and bitterly refuse to forgive someone else? Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com. One of the great promises of salvation in the Old Testament was cast in the metaphor of God as a shepherd who would come to care for his sheep. Then review the questions below concerning this section of Matthews Gospel and write your notes on them. Restored to God by faith, we now await a new heaven and a new eartha new and better Edento be with God forever (Rev. Herod hears about Jesus and thinks he is John the Baptist (Matt. Matthew has already shown similarities between John and Jesus (for example, Matt. Jesus arrives as the true Son of God, the true Israel. 10:28)? to hear his message (Matt. Take time to reflect on and make notes on the personal implications of Matthew for your own life today regarding the (1) Gospel Glimpses, (2) Whole-Bible Connections, (3) Theological Soundings, and (4) this passage as a whole. 26:3646)? Jesus omitted the vertical, Godward commands, the first of which is against idolatry: You shall have no other gods before me (Ex. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire (Matt. Pink Tourmaline is a crown chakra stone, and Blue Tourmaline is a throat and third eye chakra stone. Where will we get the motivation to fuel this heart-level, boundless forgiveness? 9:27; 12:11). Through Jesus, God declares that the exile is over and people are welcomed back into his presence through faith. 2014 by Drew Hunter. 7:1314). The disciples werent able to cast out a demon. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire (Matt. . Only if there is a refusal to repent should the process progress to a conversation with two others, and then, if necessary, with the whole believing community (Matt. According to Jesus teaching in the following section in Matthew 15:1020 (esp. 7:1116; Ps. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered (Matt. 13:22). How is the mindset of the first-hired laborers a potential danger for long-term faithful Christians? He has proven His love for you through the death of His Son. Apparently unworthiness is not about being bad, for those who finally come to the feast are both bad and good. Likewise, worthiness is not about being good, for the first invitees are judged unworthy simply because they refused the invitation. Transliteration of a Hebrew word meaning anointed one, the equivalent of the Greek word Christ. We must listen to and obey all that he says. 18:14). Identify the reasons Jesus gives for calling them this (Matt. How does he imply that the Old Testament is brought to completion in him and his kingdom? 26:6263; 27:1214), both of which allude back to the prophecy of Isaiah 53. The master, then, is God, and the tenants were Israels leaders. Every Christian is called to be baptized and to regularly celebrate the Lords Supper with fellow Christians. 14:14; 15:32), and feeds them abundantly (Matt. 2:1415; 11:812, especially v. 11). 8:3032 with Rev. Why does David call his descendant my Lord, in the text Jesus quotes (Ps. 21:46), and seek to trap him in his words (Matt. In other words, we are radically depraved. Its not about the strength of our faith, but the strength of the One in whom we trust. 26:5960; 27:4, 19, 23). (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 18731879, available online at. . In Jesus kingdom economy, its only when we admit we have nothing that we inherit everything. Review the fourth parable of Matthew 25:1430 and note the identical praise given to the first two servants even though both earned different amounts. 3:17 and Matt. Viewing the original intention of marriage from the beginning helps us understand it in two ways. 8:27). Identify several of these, noting their significance in Matthew and how this final scene further develops or properly climaxes each one. The force of Jesus declaration is that the churchs continued existence and advancement in the world will not be left up to chance. and all of it rise like the Nile and be tossed about and sink again, like the Nile of Egypt? Then think through and write your own notes on the following questions. A ruler recently suffered the death of his daughter (Matt. . At the final judgment, Jesus will say, Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world (Matt. What are they to expect? 5:1821). Additionally, consider what you have learned that might lead you to praise God, repent of sin, trust his gracious promises, and live in obedience to him. It behoves sinners to hasten to escape; and the believer will be equally in haste to glorify God. Gods Son is crucified. Read through the following three sections on Gospel Glimpses, Whole-Bible Connections, and Theological Soundings. ATONEMENT. Jesus is not saying, the more faith you have, the more you can accomplish. If he was, he might have referred to faith being like a giant mountain rather than a tiny seed. 12:17). Jesus offers his own life as a payment in exchange for the release of others. 11:3). God in faith. This means at least two things for us: (1) Every Christian should be comforted by this. and for particular things he promises to be and do for us in the future: We rejoice with you as you finish studying the book of Matthew! 3:78; Heb. Where will we get the motivation to fuel this heart-level, boundless forgiveness? Baptism represents ones union with Jesus in his death and resurrection (see Rom. 16:21; see also Matt. Further, Tamar, Rahab, and Ruth were Gentiles (non-Jews), and Tamar, Rahab, and Bathsheba were women of questionable character. He would heal their injuries, have them recline on the grass, and feed them abundantly on mountains (Ezek. These examples involve such things as anger (Matt. Like them, as long as we dont think we need a savior, we wont have one. Because the power is not in the amount of our faith, but in the object of faith. 3:26; 4:45). Then think through and write your own notes on the following questions. COMMENDED FAITHFULNESS. 6:9). Just the opposite. Faith is not a magical power in itself, nor does Jesus promise to do everything we want him to do. It is difficult to discern what Matthew 24:34 means. This is the unqualified profession of a true disciple. The kingdom of heaven is like this treasure. The Bible teaches that there is one God who eternally exists as three personsFather, Son, and Holy Spirit. The king then sends his invitation to the streets and many come to the feast, both bad and good (Matt. Yet Jesus was forsaken so that we dont have to be. 25:31; also Matt. 3:116), and entered the wilderness for 40 days of testing (Matt. for I am gentle and lowly in heart (Matt. 24:2228)? Often when we are tempted, we fail. In Johns words, we must and shall bear fruit in keeping with repentance (Matt. All three persons of the Trinity are present at Jesus baptism. 18:1214; compare 1 Cor. 8:26). . Failures are not about our unworthiness or powerlessness. He is going to try to use our failures and insecurities as reasons why God doesnt love us. Then he proceeds to tell three parabolic stories, each of which is a retelling of the story of Israel up to the current generation. 6:34), and the bread and cup of the Lords Supper represent Jesus body and blood given up for us on the cross (see 1 Cor. GODS SOVEREIGNTY AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY. 13:23). The kingdom of Eden fell and the serpentSatantook the throne (see John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11). This account would encourage them in their identity as the true people of God who follow the true King of the world. The Old Testament ends in the middle of this story, longing for a resolution and the fulfillment of this promise. What might appear on the surface to be faith may prove to be false. NEW EXODUS. Here we see the three distinct persons of the Trinity together identified as a singular name and therefore as constituting one God. We are like a spring that always produces muddy water. Yet how did he respond (Matt. In Matthew 24:1521 Jesus fills out what he meant when he spoke of the Jews house being left desolate, that is, their temple being destroyed (Matt. 27:54) and the presence of women as witnesses of Jesus death and resurrection (Matt. What similarities do these have with Jesus message to John in Matthew 11:45? 25:21, 23). 36:22). THE REJECTED STONE. After Jesus calmed the natural worlds chaos (Matt. But what happens when Jesus touches this leper (Matt. . 13:1011). DIVINITY OF JESUS. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest . (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 18421850, available online at www.esvbible.org. 1:20) and also before and after Herod plotted against Jesus life (Matt. Formally, a string is a finite, ordered sequence of characters such as letters, digits or spaces. Jesus identity is also robustly filled out from the Old Testament, for Matthew presents him as the Son of Abraham, the Son of David, and the long-awaited Messiah. Just as the builders rejected the stone in Psalm 118, these leaders will reject Jesus (Matt. and all of it rise like the Nile and be tossed about and sink again, like the Nile of Egypt? Baptism represents ones union with Jesus in his death and resurrection (see Rom. 2:112). Throughout Jesus conversation with the rich young man several terms are used as near synonyms. 1:2024)? Jesus kingdom proclamation is about the renewal of all things, and his miracles picture this very renewal. We still await the glorious second coming of Jesus (Matt. 19:26). I tell you, something greater than the temple is here (Matt. Demons appear to be angels that fell along with Satan; they were created by God and are always limited by God. The garden of Eden was paradise because it was the place of Gods presence. Angel in the House At the heart of Matthews account is the identification of Jesus Christ as the true King of the universe who ushers in the kingdom of heaven. The leaders of Israel have rejected Gods prophets for hundreds of years and are now about to murder his own Son. 12:3335; see Matt. A place set aside as holy because of Gods presence there. . The earliest title given to Matthews narrative implies that the whole account was a presentation of the good news, for it is simply According to Matthew, that is, the gospel according to Matthew. 6:14), rewards us (Matt. Where do you see religious hypocrisy today? This is why Jesus declares that it is difficult, indeed impossible, for the rich to enter his kingdom. All four Gospels quote Isaiah 40:3 with reference to John the Baptists ministry (Matt. What does this show us about Jesus compassion? He traces Jesus lineage right through David, the king (Matt. Jesus is not saying, the more faith you have, the more you can accomplish. If he was, he might have referred to faith being like a giant mountain rather than a tiny seed. Jesus announces the dawning of this kingdom and then displays its presence through healing sickness, calming storms, subduing demons, and forgiving sins. The gospel reminds us that we do not first serve God. We may lose everything to gain it, but we come out ahead. This story begins with the creation of the world (Genesis 12), plunges into the fall (Genesis 3), and rises with Gods promise to make all things right again (Gen. 3:15; 12:13). Yet Matthew 15:2139 presents Jesus traveling in Gentile territory. May this study become part of your Christian walk of faith, day by day and week by week throughout all your life. He is greater than the temple, greater than Jonah, and greater than Solomon. 8:2627), and displayed his authority on earth to forgive sins (9:6). Satans goal is to cause you think that God doesnt love you. 25:34, 41, 46). 15:19). 3:29). 21:9; see Matt. The kingdoms entrance invitation does not say, are you good enough? but, whether good or bad, are you willing to come?, The leaders question Jesus authority (Matt. The foreign wise men (or magi, i.e., magicians or astrologers) were likely familiar with Old Testament prophecies. Any praise offered to Jesus is rightly understood as praise to God. How does verse 6 imply that we must judge others in some sense? When Jesus is transfigured on the mountain, the Father repeats what he spoke to him at his baptism (compare Matt. Very practically, what does it look like to fulfill this commission? Jesus warned that those who dont fight sin will be thrown into hell (Matt. 5:3). 9:2733). 7:1214). Jesus parable of the sower shows four different responses to his message. If so, what particular aspects are you looking forward to studying in more detail? One way is by summarizing the story of Jesus. Adam and Eves disobedience to God by eating the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, resulting in their loss of innocence and favor with God and the introduction of sin and its effects into the world (Genesis 3; Rom. I love this point about failure. 9:11). The kingdom of Eden fell and the serpentSatantook the throne (see John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11). Jesus teaches Gods sovereignty as a deeply comforting reality. 4:15). But here is one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin (Heb. While our acceptance before God is based on the forgiveness of our sins through faith in Christ alone, our good works will nevertheless provide demonstrative evidence of whether our faith is real. 20:17; Eph. 7:11). In other words, God is the one who makes this kind of obedience achievable. Throughout Jesus conversation with the rich young man several terms are used as near synonyms. 4:111). 19:16). The New Testament summarizes the gospel message, the good news, in various ways (for example, Rom. . But were also evil. Indeed, they should be able to move mountains, a metaphor for doing the seemingly impossible (see 1 Cor. 2:15). Angels, messengers of God, serve an important role in the events surrounding the earliest days of Jesus life. 4:19; see also Matt. What do we learn about the importance of heeding this lesson when we compare Jesus response in Matthew 25:12 with his similar response in Matthew 7:2123? . In other words, worthiness is about a willingness to receive grace. And what is declared in his name was displayed in his death, for there he saves us by taking upon himself all our sins. First, Jesus shows that Moses later teaching on divorce was not a statement of the ideal; rather, permission for divorce was granted in light of the hardness of the human heart (vv. Additionally, read Psalm 72:811, 15, in the context of the whole psalm. How, then, does Jesus want us to live in light of his return? Yet only the high priest could enter, and he only once a year. Also consider what you have learned that might lead you to praise God, repent of sin, trust his gracious promises, and live in obedience to him. When the leaders become indignant upon hearing this, Jesus defends the childrens actions by referencing Psalm 8:2: Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies you have prepared praise (Matt. 13:44) and the valuable pearl (Matt. Read through the complete passage for this study, Matthew 1113. Or, as Jesus said elsewhere, everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled (Luke 24:44; see also John 5:39, 46). He came to take our curse, our punishment, our exile, our death, the hell we deserve. He shows us Jesus authoritative teaching (Matthew 57), his powerful ministry (Matthew 89), and his disciples mission (Matthew 10). The reason for Jesus current state is the prospect of a cup that he must drink (Matt. To take up ones cross was to embrace the path that leads to death. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 18731879, available online at www.esvbible.org. . With the command to follow me, Jesus gives us a primary way of describing what it means to be his disciple. 19:29). The second responds joyfully but then falls away (Matt. 10:4042). What does stay awake (Matt. Salvation is often a comprehensive term for all the ways that God saves his people through the work of Jesus. 4:32; Col. 3:13). On two different occasions in Matthew 1113 Jesus teaches that God is ultimately sovereign over the ability of people to understand his revelation. A binding agreement between two parties in a formal relationship. Jesus, through his words and miracles, declared and showed the salvation he came to bring: the establishment of Gods kingdom, reconciling sinners to God, and restoring all that is broken. The arrival of the kingdom of heaven calls for a response of repentance (Matt. The subsequent story of the Old Testament is the outworking of Gods plan to reestablish his kingdom. Finding the root cause for low self-confidence can provide a map of how to build up more positive self-confidence. Jesus Begins His Ministry (Matt. In other words, Jesus came to reestablish Gods rule and restore all that is broken in this world. Jesus came for those who have enough honest self-awareness to admit their spiritual need. Jesus 40 days of testing in the wilderness corresponds to Israels 40 years of testing in the wilderness (Deut. Bring these observations together by stating what this scene communicates about Jesus identity. 118:518), followed by his procession to Jerusalem, and then the temple where the people celebrate his victory, saying, the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone (Ps. Yet when the earth quaked and the sky darkened at noon, the judgment didnt fall on Israel or any of us; it fell on Jesus. That the man walks away sad is evidence that he will not release his grip on greed in order to cling to Christ. . 15:29). What does Jesus repeatedly call the leaders in Matthew 23? It is resolute trust in a person. Jesus launched his ministry with the startling announcement that the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matt. 26:28), which not only would bring us forgiveness for our failures, but would give us new hearts and the Spirits empowerment to obey (Matt. Read Isaiahs prophecy and note how it is being fulfilled in these events. THE TREASURE OF THE KINGDOM. God promised David that one from his own line would rule forever over an everlasting kingdom (2 Sam. Just as the builders rejected the stone in Psalm 118, these leaders will reject Jesus (Matt. Then think through and write your own notes on the following questions. As the parable of the ten virgins indicates, Jesus return will be after a lengthy period of time (Matt. 25:3233). In response to Peters confession Jesus declares, I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matt. When the master sent servants to the tenants to gather fruit, the tenants beat, killed, and stoned them. 19:28; literally, the regeneration, or renewal of all things), and inheriting eternal life (Matt. Notice that Jesus response includes only commands five through nine of the Ten Commandments, which are the others-oriented commands (Matt. God takes pleasure in our efforts to humble ourselves, and he loves to bless and exalt the humble. Matthew 5:1720 describes how the new age of the kingdom has both continuity and discontinuity with the era of the Old Testament. The supernatural world of angels and demons is assumed and taught throughout the Bible. What greater clarity does this add to the call to self-denial in Matthew 10:3839? What does this mean? Moreover, they are also imperfect and require the sacrifice of Jesus for them to be acceptable. 22:15). In Matthew 1820 Jesus teaches on several topics related to the radical kind of lifestyle in which he calls his new community to live together. He did it because we didnt. 13:153), The Identity of the Messiah Revealed (Matt. (2) Just as compassion motivated Jesus to be on mission and equip others for it, compassion should motivate us to do the same. 4:23; 9:35). According to historical records, the fall of Jerusalem to the Romans in AD 70 was indeed a horrible devastation. 20 Signs Someone Has Abandonment Issues (+ Overcoming Them) According to Jesus, hell is the place of destruction (Matt. The opening two chapters of Matthew announce the arrival in world history of Jesus Christ. 17:5). 18:15). 19:6; 2 Sam. 10:34). The empty string is the special case where the sequence has length zero, so there are no symbols in the string. Read through the complete passage for this study, Matthew 2628. Jesus answers: Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? This is the outworking of Jesus own plan, for he told his disciples earlier that he. Hes trading everything he has for something better. It is obvious that the wide road is the pathway of the irreligious and blatantly disobedient. For just as pride is the root of all sin, so humility is the root, mother, nurse, foundation, and bond of all virtue, as John Chrysostom once remarked. He traces Jesus lineage right through David, the king (Matt. 25:3739). They do this by asking a series of three questions. It is a request that rises out of the pages of the Old Testament. He says, For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it (Matt. What are the three primary things Jesus does? When Israel was scattered in exile among the nations, their continued disobedience dishonored Gods name. . 6:26, 32), and responds to our requests (Matt. 15:3558; Phil. 18:1214; compare 1 Cor. 4:2223), passed through the Red Sea (which was interpreted as a baptism; see 1 Cor. On his way to the cross, he told his disciples, Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). A marriage is a God-given union between one man and one woman, intended for life and never to be broken through divorce (Matt. They prophesied the return of the prophet Elijah (i.e., one like Elijah) to prepare the way for Gods arrival to save and judge. 34:2324; 37:24). 12:5), and the quotation from Hosea 6:6 (Matt. Deserving to flee as enemies, we boldly draw near as children. Isaiah 60:15 tells us that when a light comes to Israel it will be the time of salvation for his people and renewal for the world. 2:29; Heb. What does this indicate about what is most important to the master? Jesus arrives and heals sickness (Matt. 19:6; 2 Sam. Read through the complete passage for this study, Matthew 34. . 4:2223), passed through the Red Sea (which was interpreted as a baptism; see 1 Cor. Jesus name declares his commitment to rescue us from this root issue. 63:1164:3). Review Exodus 1:1522 and 2:1115, then consider in what ways Herods actions in Matthew 2:1316 parallel those of the ancient king of Egypt. But I had concern for my holy name, God says, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they came (Ezek. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest . 16:1617). What do the three stories in this section show us about the response of Gentiles to him? The Pharisees suggest that Jesus ability to cast out demons shows that he is in league with Satan (Matt. 13:3132). He is the Prophet like Moses, the Lord of the Sabbath, and the ultimate Passover sacrifice. Yet Matthew 2425 points us forward to the time of their complete fulfillment. The sheeps surprise at hearing of their own works demonstrates that none of these works were done for the sake of repayment (Matt. 25:46). 20:10). 8:2834), forgives sin (Matt. FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS. Nearly all of Jesus ministry took place within the traditional borders of Israel in areas dominated by Jews. So does everyone else. . 65:57; 89:89; 107:29). God will cause his name to be honored by creating a people who receive his grace and are radically transformed to obey his word. What truth does Jesus repeat throughout this section as a motivation for a non-hypocritical faith? 3:117), Jesus the Messiah Begins to Advance the Messianic Kingdom (Matt. The account of Jesus crucifixion is filled with irony. The Old Testament is a story that finds its resolution in Jesus. Read verses Matthew 10:1622, 3436 and note what kinds of persecution will accompany the churchs mission. Jesus is the Greek name for the Hebrew Joshua, which means, Yahweh saves. This name communicates what he came to do: you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins (Matt. Salt was known as a beneficial preservative for meat, and light shines in the darkness (Matt. In Matthew 18:14 Jesus begins instructing his disciples about the culture of their new community by redefining greatness as humility. 5:2930). POOR IN SPIRIT. 8:2829). 27:5728:20). 5:20). Then review the questions below concerning this section of Matthews Gospel and write your notes on them. . Both are true. . If not, what are a few things you hope to better understand about Jesus? But with Jesus, this is not ultimate self-denial. Here we see Jesus implicit teaching of his own divinity. This recalls Moses promise that the Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothersit is to him you shall listen (Deut. Faith is more than intellectual assent to facts. 118:2526). If its not a promise, how can it be fulfilled? 8:2327), the demons recognized that he would also overpower the chaos of the spiritual world (see Matt. . True rest, rest from all our weary working, is found in him. The ability to spiritually hear the message of the kingdom is a gift that God gives only to some (Matt. Those invited first refuse to come and are therefore pronounced not worthy (Matt. How does Jesus respond to each one? It is the restoration of all things, which Jesus began at his first coming and will complete after his second. 80:811). 10:12), and entered the wilderness for 40 years of testing (Num. 28:18) and promised presence (Matt. Hes trading everything he has for something better. 5:1316). This would-be disciple asks to let me first go and bury my father (who apparently was not yet deceased). The forgiveness of God, when truly grasped, transforms us to show this same forgiving grace to others (see Eph. 12:4950). In what sense are we not to judge others, according to Matthew 7:15? 18:15). In response to the Pharisees question about marriage and divorce, Jesus orients the discussion toward how things were from the beginning in Eden (Matt. Its not about the strength of our faith, but the strength of the One in whom we trust. 4:17) and who come to him for rest (Matt. Jesus first gives a general description of what the disciples should expect to be normal characteristics of their lifetime and beyond (Matt. TRUE ISRAEL. He cast out demons with a word (Matt. announced in Jesus words as he declared, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matt. 9:2733). 26:28), which not only would bring us forgiveness for our failures, but would give us new hearts and the Spirits empowerment to obey (Matt. . Yet we will also be different from angels, for we will continue to live as humans in resurrected, physical bodies. This means at least two things for us: (1) Every Christian should be comforted by this. 26:28; see Ezek. 1:23). An inheritance isnt worked for or earned; it is received. Jesus provides an exit from this life-sapping cycle. The gospel of the kingdom is the announcement of the removal of creations curse. Indeed, when he spoke of hell, he was also speaking of what he would experience on the cross in the place of sinners who deserve to go there. From your previous reading of Matthew or your initial exposure in this study, are there aspects of this book that confuse you? This opening to Matthews Gospel is more than a list of names; it is a genealogical story wherein the history of Israel is reviewed and brought to its proper climax with Jesus Christ. Israel was called out of Egypt as Gods national son (Ex. Moving through chapters 1113 we continue to see mixed responses to Jesus. The gates of hell may picture Satanic attacks on the church or Satanic resistance to the churchs advance, but in either case the point is the same: in coming conflicts, the church will be victorious. The likely English form of the name represented by the Hebrew letters. How are these descriptions in stark contrast to the characteristics celebrated in your culture? Havent these people declared their opposition to God by their lifestyles? Jesus provides an exit from this life-sapping cycle. 4:17; see Matt. When Jesus looked out at the people of the world, he saw weariness. It is the restoration of all things, which Jesus began at his first coming and will complete after his second. God is the only one who commands the sea (Job 38:810; Ps. Those familiar with Psalm 8 would recognize that it was referring to the praise of. From the outset, Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King who inaugurates the kingdom of heaven. 22:8). For these Christians, Matthews Gospel provides instruction about who Jesus is and his Jewish antecedents, how he fulfills the promises of the Old Testament, what he accomplished in his death and resurrection, and how to live as his people. TGC Course | Knowing the Bible: Matthew | 12-week Bible Study In the first century the cross was a symbol of execution. Words from Psalm 118 are woven throughout these chapters. At the final judgment, Jesus will say, Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world (Matt. In context, all things includes things like rich people entering the kingdom. INDISCRIMINATE GRACE. A good place to start is through self-reflection and journaling. 19:46). We can hardly read through Matthew 12 without being struck by Jesus radical statements about his identity in relation to the Old Testament. 16:25). 25:3146), and the separation of all people for either eternal punishment or eternal life (Matt. 12:42). Identify the specific ways that Jesus assumes his disciples might be deceived (Matt. Tourmaline: Meanings, Properties and Powers At the heart of the gospel is the selfless love of Jesus who gave himself as a payment in exchange for our release. As they walk alongside the Mount of Olives, the disciples point to the beautiful temple in the distance. This is what Jesus calls his disciples to do (Matt. Yet we will also be different from angels, for we will continue to live as humans in resurrected, physical bodies. This was what he came to do, to make his enemies his friends at the cost of his own life. 26:3135), and the weariness of his closest friends in the garden (Matt. for I am gentle and lowly in heart (Matt. Mary was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit (Matt. THE SHEPHERD-KING. THE STORY OF ISRAEL AND THE REJECTION OF JESUS. While our acceptance before God is based on the forgiveness of our sins through faith in Christ alone, our good works will nevertheless provide demonstrative evidence of whether our faith is real. 27:46). 7:1520). They rejoice in his arrival with the words, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord (Ps. What do we see in Matthew 27:5728:15 that emphasizes the historical reality of Jesus death, burial, and resurrection? The restoration of a positive relationship and peace between alienated or opposing parties. Jesus tells his disciples why he is headed to Jerusalem: The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Matt. Jesus teaches that our problem lies far deeper than our actions, for our actions show whats really inside us. 19:17), entering the kingdom of heaven (Matt. The garden of Eden was paradise because it was the place of Gods presence. Those who understand this gladly give up all lesser treasures for the sake of Christ (see also Phil. Yet they also cry out for further deliverance: save us, we pray (Greek. The gospel of the kingdom is the announcement of the removal of creations curse. He gives his kingdom on terms of grace. Matthew: A 12-Week Study 2014 by Drew Hunter. 28:120), Transliteration of a Hebrew word meaning anointed one, the equivalent of the Greek word. There is no mistaking Jesus radical call to forgive others. Rather, there is one God who eternally exists as three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). This plan progresses through the establishment of the kingdom of Israel with their line of Davidic kings (see Gen. 17:6; 49:910; Ex. 9:1826), and heals disabilities (Matt. Marriage and Money in the New Community (Matt. 26:28; see Ezek. Othello sees himself as an old man, an old cuckold, one who has treasured Desdemona blindly, beyond reason. They summarize Jesus ministry as teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. This presents Jesus twofold ministry as teaching/preaching and healing/restoring. 16:2117:27), The Community of the Messiah Revealed (Matt. In response to Peters confession Jesus declares, I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matt. 7:1213). Release from guilt and the reestablishment of a peaceful relationship. 8:2327), ends demonic oppression (Matt. Notice that he didnt just compare himself to all these people or institutions as being equal to them. 23:4). 7:1314). But now another phrase is added: listen to him (Matt. This quotation from Hosea is not in itself, however, a future-looking prediction about Jesus, but a backward remembering of Israel when they, as Gods son (see Ex. If you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, Jesus says, nothing will be impossible for you (Matt. SAVED FROM SINS. What is the central point of each of the following parables: the parable of the weeds (Matt. 20:3). 9:1213). 6:14), rewards us (Matt. When he heard that Mary was pregnant, Joseph naturally assumed that she had been unfaithful to him. 11:2830). Matthew 4:2324 summarizes Jesus ministry. 24:42) mean, and how do 1 Thessalonians 5:18; 1 Peter 4:7; and 2 Peter 3:1013 fill out our understanding of how we are to live in light of Christs second coming? To enter the temple was, in a sense, to return to Eden. While each of the four Gospels draws attention to how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament, Matthews account is the most explicitly and thoroughly Jewish. How do the disciples responses to Jesus in Matthew 14:15 parallel Moses response to God in Numbers 11:2122? The apostle Paul likewise affirms that, each one will receive his commendation from God (1 Cor. There is no ultimate self-denial with Jesus. 10:34). Since Genesis 3, the world has been infested with sickness, deadly storms, demonic oppression, sin, death, and disabilities. He gives his kingdom on terms of grace. This new covenant was promised in Jeremiah: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. 21:23). This was a long-anticipated moment in an ongoing story. From this point onward, the cross is clearly in view. The subsequent story of the Old Testament is the outworking of Gods plan to reestablish his kingdom. He did not come to simply reestablish the authority of the Law and the Prophets, for he does not contrast abolish with teach or reaffirm. I have not come to abolish them, he says, but to fulfill them. Jesus did not come to do away with the Scriptures but to bring them to their appointed goal. Have you read through or studied the gospel of Matthew before? Even now, he says, the axe is laid at the root of the trees. This is a picture of the gracious and generous commendation Jesus will give all of his servants when he returns. This is a great mystery. I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more (Jer. Jesus righteousness clearly shows that he did not die for his own sin but for the sins of others. One way is by summarizing the story of Jesus. . From the beginning we see notorious sinners included in Christs lineage. When we read the quotation in its context, we find that Hosea isnt just thinking of the past exodus-event. What is the significance of this (think back to Matt. If you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, Jesus says, nothing will be impossible for you (Matt. 27:51). 1:18). 25:41), and eternal punishment (Matt. Calling him the one with whom I am well pleased, he reaffirms Jesus identity as Isaiahs promised Servant (note Isa. 118:25). THE IMPOSSIBLE MADE POSSIBLE. How might the story of Jesus transfiguration in Matthew 17:18 clarify part of what Jesus meant in Matthew 16:28? 36:22). According to the kind of response Jesus gave in Matthew 8:22, write also how you imagine Jesus would respond to this modern would-be disciple. Key points. Jesus fundamental orientation to the spiritually worn-out is not further critique and condemnation, but gentleness and welcome. 26:1425), the abandonment of Jesus by his disciples (Matt. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 18351842, available online at. 24:31), the final judgment (Matt. Jesus is the One to whom all these institutions and people point. ), Life Together in the New Community (Matt. This plan progresses through the establishment of the kingdom of Israel with their line of Davidic kings (see Gen. 17:6; 49:910; Ex. Some of Jesus more difficult statementsnot difficult to understand, but difficult to acceptare his warnings of judgment. 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