01 The Bible Project: Matthew 1 - 13
Summary
TLDRThe video explores the Gospel of Matthew, one of the earliest accounts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. It highlights Matthew's portrayal of Jesus as the Messiah, a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, and the new Moses. The narrative structure, with an introduction and conclusion framing five sections, underscores Jesus' teachings and miracles, demonstrating his role as a divine teacher and the embodiment of God's kingdom on earth. The video invites viewers to delve into the text, noting how Jesus' identity is revealed through Old Testament references and how his followers often come from the overlooked segments of society.
Takeaways
- 📜 Matthew's Gospel is one of the earliest accounts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, traditionally linked to Matthew the tax collector.
- 🧵 The book is designed as a tapestry, arranging stories and teachings of Jesus to highlight key themes about his identity and mission.
- 🔗 Matthew connects Jesus' story to the Old Testament, presenting him as the fulfillment of Messianic prophecies, such as being born from the line of David and conceived by the Holy Spirit.
- ✝️ Jesus is portrayed as both the Messiah and 'Emmanuel,' meaning 'God With Us,' emphasizing his divine nature and mission.
- 🪶 Jesus is also presented as a new Moses, delivering divine teachings, saving Israel from sin, and establishing a new covenant.
- 📚 Matthew structures his Gospel into five sections, each ending with a block of Jesus' teachings, symbolizing Jesus as the new teacher of the covenant.
- 👑 The first part of the Gospel focuses on Jesus' announcement of God's kingdom and his mission to restore God's reign over the world.
- 🛠️ Jesus heals, confronts spiritual evil, and forms a new community, teaching his followers how to live according to God's kingdom values.
- 🌍 Jesus' kingdom is inclusive, inviting all people, regardless of social or religious standing, to follow him and live under his rule.
- 🤲 The Gospel highlights the tension between Jesus and Israel's religious leaders, showing how many humble, unimportant people accept Jesus, while the prideful and religious elites reject him.
Q & A
Who is traditionally believed to have written the Gospel of Matthew?
-The Gospel of Matthew is anonymous, but the earliest reliable tradition links it to Matthew the tax collector, who was one of the 12 apostles appointed by Jesus.
How does the Gospel of Matthew demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah from the line of David?
-Matthew demonstrates Jesus as the Messiah from the line of David by opening with a genealogy that highlights Jesus's descent from King David, fulfilling Old Testament messianic expectations.
What is the significance of Jesus being referred to as 'Emmanuel' in the Gospel of Matthew?
-The title 'Emmanuel' signifies that Jesus is 'God with us,' indicating his divine nature and the fulfillment of the prophecy that God would dwell with humanity.
How does the Gospel of Matthew present Jesus as a new Moses?
-Matthew presents Jesus as a new Moses by drawing parallels such as Jesus's exodus from Egypt, his baptism, his wilderness testing, and his delivery of new teachings from a mountain, mirroring Moses's experiences.
What is the central theme of Jesus's teachings in the Sermon on the Mount as described in Matthew?
-The Sermon on the Mount focuses on how to live as a follower of Jesus in God's kingdom, emphasizing values such as humility, righteousness, and love for enemies, which are in contrast to conventional societal norms.
How does the structure of the Gospel of Matthew reflect its purpose of showing Jesus as the fulfillment of the biblical story?
-The Gospel of Matthew is structured with an introduction and conclusion framing five sections, each ending with a block of Jesus's teachings, to emphasize his role as the fulfillment of the Old Testament and the Messiah.
What is the significance of the number of stories and their arrangement in the Gospel of Matthew?
-Matthew arranges stories in groups of three (Triads) to emphasize Jesus's authority and the impact of his ministry. The arrangement also provides a rhythm to the narrative, highlighting the pattern of Jesus's works and teachings.
How does the Gospel of Matthew use the concept of the kingdom of God?
-Matthew uses the concept of the kingdom of God to describe the realm or rule of God over humanity, emphasizing that Jesus's mission is to establish this kingdom by confronting evil and inviting people to follow him.
What is the role of the disciples in the Gospel of Matthew, especially in relation to Jesus's mission?
-The disciples in Matthew are portrayed as learners and agents of Jesus's mission, sent out to preach the kingdom of God and perform acts of healing and deliverance, thus extending Jesus's reach and ministry.
How does Matthew depict the response of different groups to Jesus and his message?
-Matthew depicts a range of responses to Jesus, from enthusiastic acceptance by the marginalized, to skepticism or rejection by religious leaders, illustrating the tension between Jesus and established religious authority.
What is the purpose of the parables in the Gospel of Matthew, particularly in chapter 13?
-The parables in chapter 13 serve as a commentary on the varied responses to Jesus, explaining the dynamics of the kingdom of God, the nature of spiritual growth, and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom despite opposition.
Outlines
📜 Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel of Matthew is one of the earliest accounts of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection. Attributed to Matthew the tax collector, it was compiled from oral teachings and eyewitness accounts passed down by the apostles. The book is structured with an introduction and conclusion framing five sections, each ending with a significant teaching by Jesus. Matthew's aim is to portray Jesus as the Messiah, a continuation of the biblical narrative, and a new Moses. The introduction includes Jesus's genealogy, his birth fulfilling Old Testament prophecies, and events emphasizing his divinity as 'Emmanuel,' God with us. The narrative also establishes Jesus as a new authoritative teacher, paralleling Moses's role, through his baptism, wilderness experience, and mountain teachings.
🌐 Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Kingdom of God
Matthew's Gospel presents Jesus as the embodiment of God's kingdom on earth, a realm characterized by God's rescue operation and spiritual battle against evil. Jesus's mission is to confront and overcome forces of oppression, disease, and death, restoring God's rule through a community of followers. The Sermon on the Mount, delivered by Jesus on a hillside, outlines the principles of living in God's kingdom, emphasizing a transformative approach to the Old Testament laws. Jesus's teachings call for a radical love for God and neighbor, including enemies. The narrative then shifts to demonstrate the kingdom's practical impact through healings and miracles, showing Jesus's power and grace. Disciples are sent to continue Jesus's work, leading to a second block of teachings that prepare them for the challenges of spreading the kingdom's message.
🔮 Mixed Responses and the Parables of the Kingdom
The Gospel of Matthew explores the varied reactions to Jesus and his message, ranging from enthusiastic acceptance to outright rejection by religious authorities. The mixed responses are highlighted through stories and parables that reflect on the nature of faith and the impact of Jesus's teachings. Jesus's interactions with different groups, including the Pharisees and his own family, reveal the complexity of his mission and the resistance he faces. The parables, such as the sower and the mustard seed, serve as allegories for the kingdom's growth and the diverse reactions to Jesus's message. These teachings underscore the ultimate value of God's kingdom and its unstoppable expansion, despite opposition.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Gospel according to Matthew
💡Old Testament
💡Messiah
💡Emmanuel
💡Sermon on the Mount
💡Kingdom of God
💡Disciples
💡Parables
💡Prophetic Fulfillment
💡New Covenant
💡Israel's Leaders
Highlights
The Gospel according to Matthew is one of the earliest accounts about Jesus of Nazareth.
The book is anonymous but tradition links it to Matthew, one of the 12 apostles.
For 30 to 40 years, the apostles orally taught and passed on their eyewitness accounts about Jesus.
Matthew collected these accounts into a book designed to highlight certain themes about Jesus.
Matthew wants to show Jesus as the continuation and fulfillment of the biblical story about God and Israel.
Jesus is presented as the Messiah from the line of David.
Matthew emphasizes Jesus as a new authoritative teacher like Moses.
Jesus is described as God With Us (Emmanuel) in the book of Matthew.
The book is structured with an introduction, conclusion, and five clear sections.
Chapters one through three set the stage by connecting Jesus's story to the Old Testament.
Jesus's genealogy is highlighted to show his Messianic lineage.
The birth narrative fulfills Old Testament prophecies.
Jesus's conception by the Holy Spirit and name Emmanuel signify his divine nature.
Matthew draws a parallel between Jesus and Moses, showing Jesus as the new Moses.
The center of the book is structured to highlight Jesus as a teacher, paralleling the five books of Moses.
Jesus announces the arrival of God's kingdom, which is about God's rescue operation for the world.
The Sermon on the Mount explores what it means to follow Jesus and live in God's kingdom.
Jesus's teachings transform the hearts of his people to love God and their neighbors.
Matthew shows Jesus bringing the kingdom into reality through healing and saving the broken.
Jesus calls people to follow him and become his disciples to experience his grace.
The twelve disciples are sent out to do what Jesus has been doing, leading to more teachings.
Israel's leaders reject Jesus, fearing the loss of their status if they become his disciples.
Matthew collects stories about diverse responses to Jesus, showing both acceptance and rejection.
Jesus's parables in chapter 13 comment on the varied responses to his message.
The kingdom of God is of ultimate value and will continue to spread despite obstacles.
Matthew presents Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament storyline.
Readers are encouraged to look up Old Testament references to understand Jesus's identity.
The people who accept Jesus and follow him are often those considered unimportant or irreligious.
The tension between Jesus and Israel's leaders is a central theme in the second half of Matthew.
Transcripts
The Gospel according to Matthew it's one
of the earliest official accounts about
Jesus of Nazareth his life his death and
his resurrection the book itself is
anonymous but the earliest reliable
tradition links it to Matthew the tax
collector who was one of the 12 apostles
that Jesus appointed and he actually
appears within the book itself for about
30 to 40 years the apostles orally
taught and passed on their eyewitness
accounts about Jesus along with his
teachings that they had all memorized
and Matthew has then collected and
arranged all these into this amazing
tapestry and designed the book to
highlight certain themes about Jesus in
this video we're just going to cover the
first half of the book specifically
Matthew wants to show how Jesus is the
continuation and fulfillment of the
whole biblical story about God and
Israel that Jesus is the Messiah from
the line of David that he is a new
authoritative teacher like Moses and not
only that Jesus is God With Us or in
Hebrew Emmanuel and Matthew designed
this book with an introduction and then
a conclusion and these act like a frame
around five clear sections right here in
the center Each of which concludes with
a long block of Jesus's teaching now
this design is very intentional and it's
amazing just watch how this works
chapters one through three they set the
stage by attaching Jesus's story right
onto the storyline of the Old Testament
scriptures so Matthew opens with the
genealogy about Jesus that highlights
how he is from the Messianic line of the
son of David and he's a son of Abraham
that means he's going to bring God's
blessing to all of the Nations after
that we get the famous story about Jesus
birth and how all of the events
fulfilled the Old Testament prophetic
promises that the nations would come and
honor the Messiah that the Messiah would
be born in Bethlehem but even more than
that Jesus's conception by the Holy
Spirit his name Emmanuel all these work
together to show that Jesus is no mere
human he is God With Us God become I'm
human
so you can see two of Matthew's key
themes right here in the introduction
he's from the line of David he's
Emmanuel but Matthew also wants to show
how Jesus is a new Moses so like Moses
Jesus came up out of Egypt he passed
through the waters of baptism and he
entered into the Wilderness for 40 days
and then Jesus goes up onto a mountain
to deliver his new teaching so through
all of this Matthew is claiming that
Jesus is the promised greater than Moses
figure who's going to deliver Israel
From Slavery he's going to give them new
Divine teaching he's going to save them
from their sins and bring about a new
covenant relationship between God and
his people
this Moses and Jesus parallel also
explains why Matthew has structured the
center of the book the way that he did
these five main parts highlight Jesus as
a teacher and he's created a parallel
Jesus as a teacher parallels the five
books of Moses Jesus is the new
authoritative Covenant teacher who's
going to fulfill the storyline of the
Torah now in the first section chapters
four to seven Jesus steps onto the scene
announcing the arrival of God's kingdom
and this is really key the kingdom is in
essence about God's rescue operation for
his whole world and it's taking place
through King Jesus Jesus has come to
confront evil especially spiritual evil
in its whole Legacy of demon oppression
and disease and death Jesus has come to
restore God's Rule and Reign Over the
whole world by creating a new family of
people who will follow him obey his
teachings and live under his rule so
after Jesus begins healing people and
forming a movement a community he takes
his followers out to a mountain or a
Hillside and he delivers his first big
block of teaching traditionally called
The Sermon on the Mount and here Jesus
explores what it looks like to follow
him and live in God's kingdom and it's
an upside down kingdom where there are
no privileged members so the poor the
nobodies the wealthy the religious
everyone but he is invited and is called
to turn to repent and to follow Jesus
and join his family Jesus says that he's
not here to set aside the commands of
the Torah or the Old Testament rather
he's here to fulfill all of that through
his life through his teachings he's here
to transform the hearts of his people so
that they can truly love God and love
their neighbor including their enemy
after concluding his great teaching on
the kingdom the next section shows Jesus
bringing the kingdom into reality in the
day-to-day lives of people so Matthew's
arranged here nine stories about Jesus
bringing the power of God's kingdom into
the lives of hurting broken people there
are three groups of three stories and
they're all about people who are sick or
have broken bodies or they're in danger
and Jesus heals or saves them by these
acts of Grace and power and then right
in between these Triads we find two
parallel stories about Jesus's call that
people should follow he him Matthew's
making a point here one can only
experience the power of Jesus Grace by
following him and becoming his disciple
now after Matthew has shown the power of
the Kingdom through Jesus Jesus then
extends his reach by sending out the 12
disciples who are going to go do what
he's been doing and this leads to the
second large block of teaching chapter
10. and here Jesus teaches his disciples
how to announce the kingdom and what to
expect once they do many among Israel
are accepting Jesus in his offer of the
Kingdom but Israel's leaders they aren't
they stand to lose a lot if they repent
and become Disciples of Jesus and so
Jesus knows they're going to reject him
and persecute his followers which is
exactly what happens in the next section
chapters 11-13 Matthew has collected a
group of stories about how people are
responding to Jesus in his message and
it's a mixed bag so some stories are
positive people love Jesus and they
think he's the Messiah others are more
neutral like John the Baptist or even
the members of Jesus's own family and
they make it clear that Jesus is not
what they expected and then you have
Israel's leaders they're entirely
negative you have the Pharisees and the
Bible scholars they all reject Jesus
together they think he's a false teacher
he's Leading the People astray they
think he's Blasphemous and these exalted
claims he's making about himself but
Jesus isn't surprised or thrown by all
these diverse responses in fact he
focuses on it in the third block of
teaching chapter 13. here Matthew's
collected together a bunch of Jesus
Parables about the kingdom like about a
farmer throwing seed on four types of
soil or about a mustard seed or a pearl
or buried treasure these parables are
like a commentary on the stories that
you've just read in chapters 11 and 12.
some people are accepting Jesus with
enthusiasm others are rejecting him but
God's kingdom is of ultimate value and
it will not stop spreading despite all
of these obstacles so that's the first
half of the Gospel according to Matthew
now here's a few more things to look for
as you read through these chapters
Matthew's presenting Jesus remember as
the continuation and fulfillment of the
Old Testament storyline so look for how
he weaves in quotations from the Old
Testament scriptures and what you'll
find is that they're placed at strategic
points in the story explaining more
about Jesus and his identity so stop
take time to go look up these references
and read them in their Old Testament
context X and most often you'll discover
really cool interesting connections
lastly pay attention to the types of
people who accept Jesus and follow him
and you'll see that it's most often
people who are unimportant they're
nobodies or they're irreligious and
these are the people who are transformed
by their trust or faith in Jesus and
follow him and it's the religious and
the prideful who are offended by him so
how is this tension between Jesus and
Israel's leaders going to play itself
out that's what the second half of
Matthew is all about
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