📘 MATTHEW CHAPTER 1 ✨ Matthew 1:1 Verse:The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 📖 Explanation (English): This verse introduces the genealogy of Jesus Christ, connecting Him directly to two major figures: David (royal lineage) and Abraham (covenant lineage). It establishes…
Which Prophet Is Referenced in the Opening Verses? 6 The opening verses of the Gospel of Matthew immediately connect the life of Jesus Christ with Old Testament prophecy. One of Matthew’s primary goals is to demonstrate that Jesus fulfills God’s long-promised plan of salvation. The prophet most clearly referenced in…
7 How Does Matthew Present the Concept of Divine Authority Throughout the Gospel? Keywords: Gospel of Matthew, Divine Authority, Jesus Christ, teaching, law, miracle, Son of God, Kingdom of Heaven, Apostolic commissioning, Old Testament fulfillment The Gospel of Matthew presents the concept of divine authority as a central theme, shaping…
How Matthew Presents Jesus as the Fulfillment of Old Testament Hopes and Expectations The Gospel of Matthew is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and Jewish expectations. Matthew carefully connects the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus to the Scriptures,…
The Importance of the Flight into Egypt and the Return to Nazareth in Fulfilling Prophetic Expectations (Matthew 2) The narrative of the flight into Egypt and the return to Nazareth in Gospel of Matthew chapter 2 is far more than a historical account of Jesus’ early life. It is a…