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Gospel of Matthew: Jesus the Teacher

Explore the background, themes, and teachings of the Gospel of Matthew, known as the "first gospel." Discover why it was printed as the first gospel, the emphasis on Jesus as a teacher, and the challenging of Judaism.

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Gospel of Matthew: Jesus the Teacher

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  1. Gospel of Matthew: Jesus the Teacher

  2. Background - Known as the “first gospel” • Not the first gospel composed • Matthew’s gospel was the first book listed in the New Testament Canon • Placed first of the four gospels - Doubts about the authorship: 1.) Contains about 80% of Mark’s Gospel 2.) Was originally written in Greek

  3. Background Why was it printed as the first gospel? - Christians believed it was composed by one of Jesus’ own apostles - Well ordered - Contains detailed teaching lessons • Especially in Christian ethics - Emphasis on fulfillment of Old Testament prophesy • Great link between Old and New Testament

  4. Background - Written after the gospel of Mark - Composed by a Jewish-Christian for a predominantly Jewish-Christian audience - The author assumes that his audience knows Jewish customs • Number symbolism • Uses Hebrew terms without explanation

  5. Background Themes in Matthew’s Gospel: -Judgement -Jesus is Emmanuel -Discipleship -Church -Right Instruction

  6. Comparing Mark & Matthew Mark - Begins with Jesus’ public ministry - Jesus reluctantly accepted Peter’s confession of him as the Christ - Apostles are slow to understand Jesus is the Messiah - Ends with no resurrection appearance by Jesus Matthew - Begins with genealogy of Jesus, tracing him to David and Abraham - Next is the infancy narratives - Peter identifies Jesus as Messiah and Son of God. Jesus praises Peter - Apostles understand after “walking on water” - Concludes with two resurrection appearances

  7. Jesus the Teacher - Matthew portrays Jesus as • Sole teacher worthy of our obedience • A new Moses who brings a new law to God’s people - Gospel arranged into five discourses: 1.) Love and forgiveness 2.) Standing up to ridicule 3.) Pursuing God’s kingdom with single-minded devotion 4.) Trusting God 5.) Prayer and sharing with the needy

  8. Jesus the Teacher Discourse One - Sermon on the Mount - First and most important of the five discourses in gospel - Summarizes the New Law of the gospel • A law of love, grace, and freedom - Collects Jesus’ ethical teachings in one place - Directed towards Christians and those who have accepted the gospel

  9. Jesus the Teacher Discourse One - Sermon on the Mount, Cont. - Six examples to show importance of a changed heart (an interior attitude for love of God and neighbors): 1.) We must not murder 2.) We must not commit adultery 3.) We must not take idle oaths or swear 4.) We must not seek revenge 5.) We must have a right attitude 6.) We must not judge others/ pray in trust

  10. Jesus the Teacher Discourse Two - Sharing the Faith with Others - Jesus instructs his apostles to imitate his ministry • To preach the kingdom to the Chosen People in a spirit of poverty - Apostles are promised: • Holy Spirit will help them stand firm and testify courageously • God will watch over them with love and tenderness -We should never forget that belonging to Jesus means that we will inevitably suffer for him

  11. Jesus the Teacher Discourse Three - Parables about the Kingdom - Parable: short story drawn from ordinary life that makes a comparison with a religious message • Discourse contains seven parables that reveal the nature of the kingdom of heaven - Allegory: sustained comparison where many story elements correspond to some reality outside the story (Parable of Sower)

  12. Jesus the Teacher Discourse Three - Parables about the Kingdom, Cont. - Parables found in Matthew’s Gospel • Parable of the mustard seed • Parable of the yeast • Parables of the treasure in the field and the “pearl of great price” • Parables of the weeds among the wheat • Parable of the Sower

  13. Jesus the Teacher Discourse Four - Jesus Founds and Instructs the Church - Jesus is the head of the Church: its guide and model • He continues to rule, guide, teach, and sanctify it through his appointed leaders - Matthew 16:18-19 • Jesus instituted the Catholic Church • Appoints Peter as its earthly leader - Christ’s clear intent was to establish a hierarchical Church - Today, the Holy Father is the successor to Peter

  14. Jesus the Teacher Discourse Five - The Final Judgement - “Eschatological” discourse • Means end time • Theme of discourse involves the end of the Temple, end of the world, and judgement on the Last Day -We should always be ready for the Lord’s return -Parable of the talents • Make good use of the time the Lord has given us -Concludes with famous parable of judgement at the end of time, unique to Matthew

  15. Challenging Judaism - Mathew has the most references to the Old Testament and Judaism • Critical of Judaism in several places -Anti-Semitism is a form of prejudice • Pope John Paul II made it clear that to be anti-Semitic is to be anti-Christian -Matthew 23 reflects the religious turmoil within Judaism • Matthew is trying to win over his fellow Jews to the view that Jesus fulfills the promises made to Israel

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