Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, the promised Messiah and King of the Jews. Written primarily for a Jewish audience, it emphasizes Jesus' teaching authority through five great discourses, including the Sermon on the Mount.
Author: St. Matthew (Levi) · Written: c. 70-80 AD
🎯Key Themes
⭐Famous Verses
Matthew 5:3-12
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven...”
Matthew 6:9-13
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name...”
Matthew 28:19-20
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
📝Summary & Overview
Matthew opens with Jesus' genealogy tracing Him to Abraham and David, establishing His royal lineage. The Gospel includes the Nativity, Sermon on the Mount, parables of the Kingdom, miracles, Peter's confession, the Transfiguration, the Passion narrative, and the Great Commission.
📚Book Details
Author
St. Matthew (Levi)
Written
c. 70-80 AD
Testament
New Testament
Category
Gospels
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