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
Genealogy, birth, baptism, temptation
Teaching, miracles, parables
Final teachings and preparation
Entry, teaching, death
Victory and commission
Genealogy of Jesus and His birth foretold
Wise men visit Jesus; flight to Egypt
John baptizes and prepares the way
Jesus tempted in wilderness; begins ministry
Beatitudes and teachings on righteousness
Instructions on giving, prayer, and fasting
Teachings on judging others and the Lord’s Prayer
Jesus heals many and calms the storm
Jesus calls Matthew; heals and teaches
Jesus sends disciples to preach and heal
Jesus praises John and denounces unrepentance
Jesus defends Sabbath healing and confronts Pharisees
Jesus teaches kingdom through parables
Jesus feeds crowd and walks on water
Jesus challenges traditions and heals Gentiles
Peter declares Jesus the Christ
Jesus transfigured; heals a demon-possessed boy
Jesus teaches about humility and forgiveness
Jesus enters Jerusalem; cleanses the temple
Jesus answers questions and teaches parables
Jesus condemns hypocrisy of religious leaders
Jesus predicts destruction and second coming
Parables on readiness for kingdom judgment
Jesus institutes Lord’s Supper; arrested
Jesus is tried, crucified, and buried
Now that you have read the overview, test your Matthew knowledge.
“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