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The Gospel of Matthew

The Gospel of Matthew. Introduction. The Gospel of Matthew. Author: The Apostle Matthew From Earliest Tradition Three Early Church Writers: Papias (120 AD). Irenaeus (180 AD). Origen (210 AD). The Gospel of Matthew. Author: The Apostle Matthew

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The Gospel of Matthew

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  1. The Gospel of Matthew Introduction

  2. The Gospel of Matthew Author: The Apostle Matthew From Earliest Tradition Three Early Church Writers: Papias (120 AD). Irenaeus (180 AD). Origen (210 AD).

  3. The Gospel of Matthew Author: The Apostle Matthew Papias (120 AD). “Matthew collected the oracles in the Hebrew language, and each interpreted them as best he could.” (Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History, Bk. III.39.16).

  4. The Gospel of Matthew Author: The Apostle Matthew Irenaeus (180 AD).“…Matthew among the Hebrews issued a Writing of the gospel in their own tongue…” (Against Heresies, Bk. III.1).

  5. The Gospel of Matthew Author: The Apostle Matthew Origen (210 AD). “…I have learned by tradition that the Gospel according to Matthew, who was … an Apostle of Jesus Christ, was written first…” (Commentary on Matthew)

  6. The Gospel of Matthew Written: Date: 40-50’s AD Some think before Mark – others after Mark Language: Hebrew (Aramaic)? 4 Greek Emphasis: Jesus; the Messiah of the Jews Jesus fulfillment of Prophecy (Isaiah). Jesus, the Teacher

  7. The Gospel of Matthew Matthew - Levi Tax-Collector: “Tax-Farmer” (Mt 10:3). Generally purchased the right to farm (i.e. procure) taxes in a given territory. “Tax collectors & sinners” (Matthew 5:46-47; 9:10-11; 11:19; Matthew 18:17; 21:31,32).

  8. The Gospel of Matthew Matthew - Levi Tax-Collector: “Tax-Farmer” (Mt 10:3). Generally purchased the right to farm (i.e. procure) taxes in a given territory. Son of Alphaeus (Mr 2:14) – Brother of James (Acts 1:13)? Galilean (Acts 2:7; Luke 5:17,27).

  9. The Gospel of Matthew Matthew - Levi His call (Mt 9:9; Mk 2:14; Lk 5:27,28). Dinner at his house(Mt 9:10-13; Mk 2:15-17; Lk 5:29-32). In Early church (Acts 1:12-14; 2:14; 6:2; Acts 8:1; Acts 15:1-6; I Cor 9:5 - Wife). To Hebrews (Eusebius); Died Ethiopia, Egypt?

  10. The Gospel of Matthew Next Week: Matthew 1:1-25

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