Matthew Flashcards
Who was Matthew?
Matthew was a disciple of Christ who was originally a tax collector.
What was Matthew’s original/Hebrew name?
Levi (Mark 2:14 and Luke 5:27)
When did Matthew write his gospel?
Approximately 55-60 AD, after the Gospel of Mark was written.
How old was Matthew during Jesus’ ministry?
Matthew was a tax collector. Generally, tax collectors would have to be mature and speak Hebrew, probably Greek, and Latin to be a liaison between the Jews and the Romans. They would also have to know how to write and work with numbers to keep books. So, generally, this is not the skill set of someone young – especially when dealing with money-collecting and record-keeping. So, his estimated age would have been in his late 20s or even into his 30s.
How old was Matthew when he wrote his gospel?
Probably in his 50s or 60s if we assume he was in his late 20s or 30s during Jesus’ ministry.
For whom was the Gospel of Mathew primarily written?
The Gospel of Matthew was primarily written to Jewish Christians. The Gospel was written in Greek, not he Aramaic language dominant in Palestine at the time. Many scholars agree that Antioch, Syria is the most likely location for the writing of Matthew, since Greek was the primary language spoken there.
What is the primary theme of the Gospel of Matthew?
The primary theme of Matthew’s Gospel is that Jesus is the promised Messiah, fulfilling the prophecies of the Old Testament, presented as the “King of the Jews” and the fulfillment of God’s covenant with Israel.
What sets the Gospel of Matthew apart in terms of length?
The Gospel of Matthew has the most chapters among the other gospels, but it is shorter in word count compared to the Gospel of Luke.
What narrative technique is commonly used in the Gospel of Matthew?
A common narrative technique used in the Gospel of Matthew is structural organization, specifically through the use of five major discourses. These discourses, such as the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) and the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24–25), are clearly marked by phrases like “When Jesus had finished saying these things.” This technique mirrors the five books of the Torah, emphasizing Jesus as a teacher and the fulfillment of Jewish law.
What was the focus of the Olivet Discourse?
What was the focus of the Olivet Discourse in Matthew’s gospel?
Which old testament figure does Matthew parallel Jesus with?
What phrase concludes each of the five discourses in Matthew?
“When Jesus had finished saying these things.”
What is one key purpose of the Gospel of Matthew?
To demonstrate that Jesus is the fulfillment of Jewish hopes and prophecies.
How did Matthew die?
What three key lessons can we learn from John Matthew’s life?
