Lesson 4

Question 1

How does Matthew’s Gospel emphasis the fulfilment of God’s messianic promises?

Answer 1

With its frequent citations of the OT.

Question 2

How does Matthew portray Jesus?

Answer 2

As the fulfilment of the Old Testament and the embodiment of the Torah.

Question 3

Who wrote the Gospel of Matthew?

Answer 3

Matthew the tax collector (also called Levi, one of the twelve apostles).

Question 4

Although Matthew’s Gospel was intended to be read by all Christians across the ancient world, it specifically focused on what group?

Answer 4

Jewish Christians

Question 5

When was the Gospel of Matthew written?

Answer 5

Before AD 70

Question 6

Matthew’s Gospel is the only Gospel to explicitly mention what?

Answer 6

The church, Matthew 16:18

Question 7

While Mark focused on Jesus’ actions, Matthew instead focused on …?

Answer 7

What Jesus said and taught.

Question 8

List the five (5) discourses around which Matthew structures his Gospel (include the chapter numbers):

Answer 8

a) Sermon on the Mount (5-7)
b) Mission (9-10)
c) Kingdom parables (13)
d) Various sayings (18)
e) Eschatology or end times (23-25)

Question 9

Why does Matthew’s genealogy include gentiles and notable women?

Answer 9

Matthew was highlighting Jesus’ interest in gentile people.

Question 10

How does Matthew‘s Gospel end? (Include a scripture reference)

Answer 10

With the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).

Question 11

What does Matthew’s depiction of Jesus as the supreme teacher encourage us to do?

Answer 11

Elevate the role of teaching in the church.