CHAPTER ONE

MATTHEW

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Name the author of the book of Matthew.
• Identify to whom the book of Matthew was written.
• State the purpose for the book of Matthew.
• Write the Key Verses of the book of Matthew from memory.
• State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Matthew.

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Matthew

TO WHOM: To all believers, although the first intended audience was the Jews to whom he presented Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of David.

PURPOSE: To present the ministry of Jesus, stressing His role as King of the Jews.

KEY VERSES: Matthew 28:19-20

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: The final command of Jesus to His followers was to go to all nations with the Gospel.

MAIN CHARACTERS: Jesus, the twelve disciples

OUTLINE

Part One: The Genealogy Of The King
Matthew 1:1-17'''

I. Introduction: Matthew 1:1

II. People in the genealogy: Matthew 1:2-16

III. The plan of the genealogy: Matthew 1:17