Analyze the Gospel of Matthew as an ancient biography meant to communicate historical information as well as moral, theological, and political lessons. This course is primarily focused on the major themes in Matthew, including cross-cultural ministry, evangelism, Christian education, and making disciples of the nations, while highlighting Jesus’ teaching and His love and patience for His disciples.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Course and the Speaker
2m
The Great Commission
Cross-Cultural Command
2m
Cross-Cultural Love
7m
Baptizing in the Name
5m
Discipleship by Grace
6m
Ancestry and Infancy of Jesus
The Genesis of Jesus (Matt 1:1–17)
5m
Unique Genealogy for Unique Purpose (Matt 1:1–17)
6m
Focus on Jesus’ Adoptive Father (Matt 1:18–25)
7m
Matthew’s Use of Isaiah 7:14 (Matt 2:22–23)
5m
The Magi and Herod the Great (Matt 2:1–18)
8m
Jewish-Pagan Role Reversal (Matt 2:1–18)
3m
Jesus and Egypt (Matt 2:13–21)
7m
The Massacre of the Innocents and Jesus’ Return (Matt 2:16–23)
8m
Prepare the Way of the Lord
John the Baptist: Lifestyle (Matt 3:1–6)
7m
John the Baptist: Mission (Matt 3:1–12)
5m
Baptism with Fire (Matt 3:10–12)
5m
Jesus’ Baptism and Divinity (Matt 3:13–17)
6m
Testing in the Wilderness (Matt 4:1–11)
8m
The Power of Scripture
6m
Galilee and the Kingdom of God (Matt 4:12–17)
8m
Calling Fishers of People (Matt 4:18–22)
6m
Healing and Popularity (Matt 4:23–25)
3m
Ethics of the Kingdom: Part 1
Sermon on the Mount Overview (Matt 5–7)
7m
Sermon Rhetoric and Setting
5m
The Beatitudes (Matt 5:2–11)
8m
Disciples’ Character: Salt and Light (Matt 5:13–16)
5m
The Law of Moses (Matt 5:17–48)
7m
Law Limits Sin, Jesus Delivers from Sin (Matt 5:21–48)
9m
Divorce (Matt 5:31–32)
12m
Integrity and Surrender (Matt 5:33–42)
9m
Ethics of the Kingdom: Part 2
Love Your Enemy (Matt 5:43–48)
8m
Glorify God, Not Yourself (Matt 6:1–18)
8m
The Kingdom Prayer: Part 1 (Matt 6:9–10)
8m
The Kingdom Prayer: Part 2 (Matt 6:11–13)
8m
Fasting and Treasure (Matt 6:16–24)
6m
Trusting God for Our Needs (Matt 6:25–34)
5m
Judging and the Golden Rule (Matt 7:1–12)
7m
Present Claims versus Future Judgment (Matt 7:13–27)