Matthew Chapter Summaries
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Matthew Chapter Summaries

Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and King of Israel, demonstrating through His teachings and miracles that He fulfills Old Testament prophecies.

28

Chapters

1,071

Total Verses

Matthew (Levi)

Author

AD 50-70

Date Written

Book Outline

Birth and Preparation

1:1-4:11

Genealogy, birth, baptism, temptation

Galilean Ministry

4:12-18:35

Teaching, miracles, parables

Journey to Jerusalem

19:1-20:34

Final teachings and preparation

Passion Week

21:1-27:66

Entry, teaching, death

Resurrection

28:1-20

Victory and commission

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Galilean Ministry

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Key Themes

Kingdom of HeavenJesus as MessiahFulfillment of ProphecyDiscipleshipChurch

Key Verses

Ye are the light of the world.
Matthew 5:14
Seek ye first the kingdom of God.
Matthew 6:33
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations.
Matthew 28:19

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