The Kingdom of Heaven – Read Here
- A central theme in Matthew, emphasizing God’s rule and reign. It is presented as both a present reality and a future fulfillment (e.g., Matthew 3:2; 4:17; 13:24-30).
2. The Messiahship of Jesus – Read Here
- Matthew portrays Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. This is highlighted through his genealogy (Matthew 1:1-17) and various references to prophecy fulfillment (e.g., Matthew 1:22-23; 2:15).
3. The Sermon on the Mount – Read Here
- Chapters 5-7 contain Jesus’ teachings on ethics and discipleship, such as the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), and moral teachings on anger, lust, divorce, and love for enemies.
4. The Role of Law and Grace – Read Here
- Matthew balances the Old Testament Law with the teachings of Jesus. Jesus says He came to fulfill the Law, not abolish it (Matthew 5:17-18), yet He presents a deeper spiritual interpretation of the Law.
5. Jesus’ Authority – Read Here
- Emphasized in teachings, miracles, and His resurrection (Matthew 28:18-20). Jesus is shown as having authority over nature, sin, demons, and death.
6. Parables of the Kingdom – Read Here
- Matthew records several parables, such as the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23), the Weeds (13:24-30), and the Mustard Seed (13:31-32), which teach about the nature, growth, and value of God’s Kingdom.
7. Jesus’ Atoning Death and Resurrection – Read Here
- Chapters 26-28 focus on the Passion of Christ, highlighting Jesus’ death as an atonement for sin and His resurrection as victory over death (Matthew 26-28).
8. The Great Commission – Read Here
- In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commissions His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, teaching them to obey all His commands, signifying the global mission of the Church.
9. Jesus as the Son of God – Read Here
- Throughout the book, Matthew presents Jesus’ divine sonship (e.g., at His baptism, Matthew 3:17; His transfiguration, Matthew 17:5).
10. Eschatological Themes – Read Here
- Matthew includes discussions of the end times, such as the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24-25, where Jesus teaches about His return, the judgment, and the coming Kingdom.
