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MATTHEW

Matthew (“gift of God”) was a Jewish tax collector who obeyed Christ’s call and became one of the original twelve apostles (Matt. 9:9–13). His given name was Levi (Luke 5:27).

Writing especially for the Jews, Matthew proves that Jesus Christ is the Son of David, the Messiah, the rightful heir to David’s throne. At least 129 Old Testament quotations and allusions appear in his gospel, and the word kingdom is found over fifty times. Matthew’s gospel stands first in the New Testament as the perfect bridge between the old covenant and the new, Israel and the church, prophecy and fulfillment.

The King presented Himself to His people (chaps. 1–10), but the religious leaders resisted Him (chaps. 11–13). The King therefore withdrew from the crowds with His disciples to prepare them for His coming arrest and crucifixion (chaps. 14–20). He was rejected and crucified (chaps. 21–27), but He arose from the dead and commissioned His disciples to take His message to the whole world (chap. 28).

As you read Matthew’s gospel, you will be impressed with the authority of Jesus Christ over disease, demons, circumstances, and even death. He has authority over our lives, and we should follow Him in obedience.

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