Matthew Study 2021-2022

 Study of Matthew 

Matthew's Account of Jesus

Matthew presents Jesus to us as our Messiah; Jesus is the fulfillment of prophecies given to us from the beginning of time.  In Matthew, we hear the words of Jesus in His public ministry.  The message we hear are those of "God with us"; we hear Jesus who "saves His people from their sins".

Matthew 1-25	Genealogy of Messiah with Mary’s pregnancy angel proclamation to Joseph. Big Idea: Jesus the Messiah
Matthew 2	Magi seek Messiah causing Herod’s jealousy with God’s involved protection Big Idea: Jesus the King
Matthew 3	John the Baptist preaches repentance, challenges leaders, and baptizes Jesus. Big Idea: Jesus' preparation
Matthew 4	Jesus rejects temptation, begins to preach and heal calling disciples. Big Idea: God's powerful Word
Matthew 5:1-16	Jesus teaching ministry; sharing blessed characteristics with its Godly impact. Big Idea: God-given identity
Matthew 5:17-48	Jesus fulfills Law; teaches perfection in personal and stressful relationships. Big Idea: Jesus' radical transformation. Big Idea: Jesus' radical transformation.
Matthew 6	Jesus teaches righteous, prayer, and God-honoring actions and trust. Big Idea: Godly motives.
Matthew 7	Don’t judge but ask seek, and knock doing God’s will. Big Idea: Godly wisdom
Matthew 8	Faith revealed as Jesus is approached for cleansing and healing. Big Idea:  Jesus authority
Matthew 9:1-34	Jesus sees hearts of faith, heals, calls Matthew and amazes. Big Idea: Jesus' authority
Matthew 9:35-10:42	Jesus calls harvest laborers describing cost and reward to faithful. Big Idea: The cost of following Christ.
Matthew 11-12	Jesus identity validated while responding to unbelief and Pharisee criticism. Big Idea: Belief vs. unbelief
Matthew 13:1-30; 36-43	Jesus uses parable of sower and weed; teaching kingdom truths. Big Idea: Jesus' true followers vs. counterfeits.
Matthew 13:31-35; 44-58	Kingdom of Heaven impact, value, and judgment described through parables. Big Idea: Christ's kingdom
Matthew 14	Jesus’ miracles bring attention, feed; convince disciples of His Sonship. Big Idea: Christ's sufficiency
Matthew 15	Jesus recognizes heart not traditions or lineage to demonstrate compassion. Big Idea: True faith
Matthew 16	Jesus’ identity requested, Peter’s inspired pronouncement with disciple kingdom responsibility. Big Idea: True discipleship
Matthew 17	Transfigured Jesus amazes; while boy’s healing illustrates faith’s impact. Big Idea: Jesus' glory
Matthew 18	Jesus describes kingdom children’s value, dealing with sin and forgiveness. Big Idea: The Father's heart
Matthew 19	Jesus’ divorce response and inheritance requirements for kingdom of heaven Big Idea: Jesus' countercultural kingdom values
Matthew 19:30-21:17	Generous Lord vine-workers parable, His cup, and Jerusalem entrance greeting. Big Idea: Jesus the servant king
Matthew 21:18-22:14	Fig tree, vineyard and wedding feast illustrate opportunity and rejection. Big Idea: Jesus' authority
Matthew 22:15-23:39	Jesus answers challenging questions, declaring greatest commandment, and pronounces judgment. Big Idea: Sinful pride vs. humble submission
Matthew 24	Jesus describes temple destruction, abominations and Jesus’ unannounced second coming. Big Idea: Christ's return
Matthew 25	Jesus describes his return using lamps, gold and separating judgment. Big Idea: Readiness for Christ's return
Matthew 26:1-46	Jesus and disciples celebrate Passover; Jesus’ Gethsemane “Father’s will” prayers. Big Idea: Jesus' faithfulness vs. human unfaithfulness
Matthew 26:47-27:31	Jesus betrayed, arrested and tried by Jewish leaders and Pilate Big Idea: God's sovereign plans
Matthew 27:32-66	Jesus is crucified calling out to Father and is buried. Big Idea: Christ's atoning sacrifice
Matthew 28	Women see Empty tomb evidence, disciples instructed and Jesus commissions disciples. Big Idea: The risen Christ