Matthew - KingOverview

Matthew - King

At a Glance

AuthorMatthew (Levi), tax collector turned disciple
AudienceJewish believers
ThemeJesus is the promised Messiah-King
Key Phrase”This was to fulfill what was spoken…”
OT Quotes~60 references
Unique Term”Kingdom of Heaven” (32x)

The Big Picture

MATTHEW'S QUESTION
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    └─► "Is this the King Israel has waited for?"
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        ├─ Ch 1-4:   The King ARRIVES    → Credentials proven
        ├─ Ch 5-7:   The King TEACHES    → Kingdom ethics
        ├─ Ch 8-10:  The King ACTS       → Authority demonstrated
        ├─ Ch 11-13: The King DIVIDES    → Accepted or rejected
        ├─ Ch 14-20: The King REVEALS    → True identity
        ├─ Ch 21-25: The King CONFRONTS  → Final conflict
        └─ Ch 26-28: The King CONQUERS   → Death & resurrection

Table of Contents

Part 1: The King Arrives (Ch. 1-4)

ChTitleOne-Line Summary
1LineageLegal right to the throne through Abraham and David
2ReceptionMagi worship, Herod murders - two responses to the King
3AnointingHeaven opens, Father speaks, Spirit descends
4TestingPasses where Israel failed, ministry begins

Part 2: The King Teaches (Ch. 5-7)

ChTitleOne-Line Summary
5ManifestoBeatitudes, salt/light, heart over letter of law
6PracticeGiving, prayer, fasting, treasure, worry
7FoundationJudging, asking, narrow gate, fruit, rock vs sand

Part 3: The King Acts (Ch. 8-10)

ChTitleOne-Line Summary
8AuthorityPower over disease, nature, and demons demonstrated
9CompassionHealing, calling sinners, new wine for new wineskins
10MissionTwelve sent out with authority and warnings

Part 4: The King Divides (Ch. 11-13)

ChTitleOne-Line Summary
11InvitationJohn’s doubt, cities’ rejection, “Come to me”
12ConflictSabbath controversies, Beelzebul accusation, sign of Jonah
13MysteriesKingdom parables - soils, weeds, mustard, treasure, pearl

Part 5: The King Reveals (Ch. 14-20)

ChTitleOne-Line Summary
14ProviderJohn beheaded, 5000 fed, walking on water
15CleanserTraditions vs heart, Canaanite woman’s faith, 4000 fed
16RockPeter’s confession, first passion prediction, take up cross
17GloryTransfiguration, demon-possessed boy, temple tax
18CommunityChildlike humility, lost sheep, forgiveness, unmerciful servant
19CostDivorce, children, rich young ruler, last shall be first
20ServantVineyard workers, third passion prediction, servant leadership

Part 6: The King Confronts (Ch. 21-25)

ChTitleOne-Line Summary
21EntryTriumphal entry, temple cleansing, authority questioned
22ChallengesWedding banquet, taxes to Caesar, resurrection, greatest command
23WoesSeven woes against Pharisees, lament over Jerusalem
24SignsTemple destruction, tribulation, coming of Son of Man
25JudgmentTen virgins, talents, sheep and goats

Part 7: The King Conquers (Ch. 26-28)

ChTitleOne-Line Summary
26BetrayalAnointing, Last Supper, Gethsemane, arrest, trial
27DeathJudas’ end, Pilate, crucifixion, burial
28VictoryResurrection, Great Commission, “I am with you always”

Five Major Discourses

#NameChaptersFocus
1Sermon on the Mount5-7Kingdom ethics
2Mission Discourse10Sending the Twelve
3Parable Discourse13Kingdom mysteries
4Community Discourse18Church life
5Olivet Discourse24-25End times

Reading Progress

Chapters Completed: 12/28
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Ch 8: Waters RecedeCh 1 - Lineage