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The first Gospel: Matthew

By:Eduard


In the New Testament we can altogether find four Gospels, written by Matthhew, Mark, Luke and John. The first Gospel was written by Matthew. In Mark 2:14 he is being called Levi. Jesus probably gave hin the name Matthew. His book was written between A.D. 60 and 65.

Content of the book is the birth of Jesus of Nazareth ushered in the long-awaited age of a new kingdom on earth – the kingdom of heaven. Matthew’s Gospel records the advent of his new kingdom in the teachings and actions of Jesus, the Messiah. Since the Kingdom of Heaven is a major theme throughout this Gospel, Matthew was careful to show how Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament passages that speak of the Messiah, the ruler of the kingdom. He recounts the family history of Jesus to show his royal lineage with Jesus being titled as a descendant of King David.

After describing the Virgin Birth, Matthew details Jesus’ Messianic baptism, his temptation in the desert, and the early days of his ministry. In the Sermon on the mount, Jesus taught his disciples how life in the kingdom should be lived.



Jesus also performed many miracles and taught the people various parables, or stories, that further illustrate what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. Matthew was careful to point out that the Gentiles, as well as the Jews, would be included in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus’ death and resurrection conclude Matthew’s Gospel, along with Jesus’ command to make disciples from every nation.



In each of the four Gospels Jesus is shown from a different point of view. In this Gospel Jesus is being presented as the Messiah, the Jew’s King, who has brought the Kingdom of Heaven to earth. In Chapter 24 he also foretells the future and shows what will take place when the end of the world nears.



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