New Testament

Matthew

Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and King, showing how His life, teachings, death, and resurrection fulfill the hopes and promises of the Old Testament.

Traditionally attributed to Matthew, the tax collector and disciple of Jesus. Likely written in the first century to show Jewish and God-fearing readers that Jesus is the long-awaited Christ.

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At a glance

4Main Sections

5Key Themes

3Key Verses

Overview

Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and King, showing how His life, teachings, death, and resurrection fulfill the hopes and promises of the Old Testament.

Simple Outline

Matthew 1–4: Arrival of the King
Matthew 5–7: Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 8–20: Ministry and teaching
Matthew 21–28: Passion, resurrection, commission

Practical Takeaway

Jesus is the promised King who calls people into faithful discipleship.

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