Series Preface
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Introduction to Matthew
I. Prologue/Introduction: Origin of Jesus the Messiah (1:1-2:23)
A. Title and Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah (1:1-17)
B. Birth of Jesus the Messiah (1:18-25)
C. Visit of the Magi (2:1-12)
D. Escape to Egypt (2:13-15)
E. Massacre at Bethlehem (2:16-18)
F. The Return to Nazareth (2:19-23)
II. The Early Days of Kingdom Word and Deed (3:1-7:29)
A. Narrative 1: John and Jesus and the Kingdom of God (3:1-4:25)
B. Discourse 1: The Sermon on the Mount (5:1-7:29)
III. The Galilean Ministry Continues (8:1-11:1)
A. Narrative 2: Three Cycles of Miracles and Discipleship (8:1-9:38)
B. Discourse 2: Mission and Suffering (10:5-11:1)
IV. Growing Opposition to the Kingdom of Heaven (11:2-13:52)
A. Narrative 3: Three Cycles of Unbelief and Belief (11:2-12:50)
B. Discourse 3: Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven (13:1-52)
V. Opposition to the Kingdom Continues (13:53-19:2)
A. Narrative 4: Various Responses to the Son of God (13:53-17:27)
B. Discourse 4: Values and Relationships in the Kingdom Community (18:1-35)
VI. Opposition Comes to a Head in Judea (19:3-26:2)
A. Narrative 5: Ministry in Judea (19:3-23:39)
B. Discourse 5: The Judgment of Jerusalem and the Coming of Christ (24:1-26:2)
VII. Epilogue/Conclusion: Passion, Resurrection, and Commission (26:3-28:20)
A. Preliminary Events and Preparation of the Disciples (26:3-46)
B. Arrest and Trial (26:47-27:26)
C. The Crucifixion (27:27-56)
D. The Burial of Jesus (27:57-66)
E. The Resurrection of Jesus (28:1-15)
F. The Commission of the Risen Lord (28:16-20)
Works Cited
Index of Subjects
Index of Authors
Index of Greek Words
Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings

David L. Turner

Titles by David L. Turner

Matthew