Matthew
Jesus the Messiah King
Matthew Bible Book Overview
We step out of the Old Testament and break the 400 years of silence with this book. Matthew is placed first for a specific reason: it is the perfect bridge. Written by a former tax collector for a Jewish audience, it is obsessed with proving that Jesus is the Messiah promised in the Hebrew Scriptures. You will constantly hear the phrase, "This was done to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet."
Matthew presents Jesus as the new Moses—a teacher who climbs a mountain not to bring a new law of stone, but to deliver the Sermon on the Mount, which outlines the ethics of the Kingdom of Heaven. While Matthew focuses heavily on Jesus' teachings and his royal lineage, the next account strips away the long sermons to focus on pure action in the Gospel of Mark.
Key Details
lightbulbMatthew (Levi)
c. 50-70 A.D.
Jesus the Messiah King
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19
Written primarily for a Jewish audience.
FAQ
What is Matthew about?expand_more
Matthew is in the Gospels & History section. It helps you see the life of Jesus and the early Christian movement in a clear, narrative flow.
How should I read Matthew?expand_more
Matthew has 28 chapters. A simple pace is 1–2 chapters per day. Use the outline sections on this page to follow the flow, and keep the key verse (Matthew 28:19) in mind as an anchor.
What should I focus on in Matthew?expand_more
Watch for these themes: Jesus the Messiah King. Also notice how key characters (Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Peter) shape the story and how the message connects to the broader biblical narrative.
Structure & Outline
arrow_forwardBirth & Early Years
Chapters 1–4
arrow_forwardSermon on the Mount
Chapters 5–7
arrow_forwardMinistry in Galilee
Chapters 8–18
arrow_forwardJourney to Jerusalem
Chapters 19–25
arrow_forwardPassion & Resurrection
Chapters 26–28