This class on the Gospel of Matthew is being taught by Dr. John Oakes and Robert Carrillo in San Diego May-Aug, 2015. The first class is by John Oakes and is an introduction to the Book of Matthew, with emphasis on Matthew’s use of historical prophecies, prefigures and foreshadows to show that Jesus fulfills the messianic expectation.
2. Theme of MatthewTheme of Matthew
The Messiah is here and has brought
salvation to all people.
3. Theme Passages in MatthewTheme Passages in Matthew
Matthew 1:21Matthew 1:21
She will give birth to a son, and you are toShe will give birth to a son, and you are to
give him the name Jesus, because he will savegive him the name Jesus, because he will save
his people from their sinshis people from their sins
Matthew 28:18-20Matthew 28:18-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, andbaptizing them in the name of the Father, and
of the son and of the Holy Spirit, and teachingof the son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching
them to obey all I have commanded you. Andthem to obey all I have commanded you. And
surely I will be with you always, to the verysurely I will be with you always, to the very
end of the age.end of the age.
4. Another Very Important PassageAnother Very Important Passage
Matthew 5:17 Do not think that I haveMatthew 5:17 Do not think that I have
come to abolish the Law or thecome to abolish the Law or the
Prophets; I have not come to abolishProphets; I have not come to abolish
them but tothem but to fulfillfulfill them.them.
5. Things to Bear in MindThings to Bear in Mind
A strong Jewish element.A strong Jewish element.
Jesus is the fulfillment of the JewishJesus is the fulfillment of the Jewish
messianic expectation.messianic expectation.
Emphasis on fulfillment of historical messianicEmphasis on fulfillment of historical messianic
propheciesprophecies
Jewish leaders strongly criticized.Jewish leaders strongly criticized.
Five discourses with a topical arrangement.Five discourses with a topical arrangement.
Jesus as “God with us.”Jesus as “God with us.”
Importance of Peter.Importance of Peter.
Apostles not in as negative a light.Apostles not in as negative a light.
6. Structure of Matthew:Structure of Matthew:
Five Major DiscoursesFive Major Discourses
Thematic rather than chronologicalThematic rather than chronological
Sermon on the Mount Ch 5-7
Commissioning of the Twelve Ch 10
Parables of the Kingdom Ch 13
Life in the Church Ch. 18
Woes on the Pharisees , The time of the end.
Ch 23-25.
7. Outline of MatthewOutline of Matthew
1:1-2:17 Genealogy and Birth narrative1:1-2:17 Genealogy and Birth narrative
3:1-4:11 Preparation for Jesus’ ministry3:1-4:11 Preparation for Jesus’ ministry
4:12-11:1 Ministry of Jesus to Israel4:12-11:1 Ministry of Jesus to Israel
11:2-20:34 Reactions to Jesus. Believers11:2-20:34 Reactions to Jesus. Believers
become more faithful. Non-believersbecome more faithful. Non-believers
opposition grows.opposition grows.
21:1-26:1 Jesus in Jerusalem.21:1-26:1 Jesus in Jerusalem.
26:27:56 Passion and death26:27:56 Passion and death
27:57-28:20 Resurrection and Commission of27:57-28:20 Resurrection and Commission of
the disciplesthe disciples
8. Historical Messianic ProphecyHistorical Messianic Prophecy
FulfillmentFulfillment
*…this was to fulfill….*…this was to fulfill….
**1:22-23 Isaiah 7:14 virgin birth1:22-23 Isaiah 7:14 virgin birth
2:5-6 Micah 5:2 Birth in Bethlehem2:5-6 Micah 5:2 Birth in Bethlehem
**2:15 Out of Egypt I called my son. Hosea 11:1.2:15 Out of Egypt I called my son. Hosea 11:1.
**2:17-18 Jeremiah 31:15 Tears in Ramah.2:17-18 Jeremiah 31:15 Tears in Ramah.
**2:23 He will be called a Nazarene Isaiah 11:1,22:23 He will be called a Nazarene Isaiah 11:1,2
Jeremiah 23:5 Zechariah 3:8 and Zechariah 6:12.Jeremiah 23:5 Zechariah 3:8 and Zechariah 6:12.
Branch passages.Branch passages.
3:3 As in Mark, JTB fulfills Isaiah 40:33:3 As in Mark, JTB fulfills Isaiah 40:3
**4:14-16 Jesus, despite being born in Bethlehem4:14-16 Jesus, despite being born in Bethlehem
Ephrathah, is from Zebulun/NaphtaliEphrathah, is from Zebulun/Naphtali
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11. Jesus Fulfills Messianic PropheciesJesus Fulfills Messianic Prophecies
5:17 Jesus fulfills Law and the Prophets (John 5:26).5:17 Jesus fulfills Law and the Prophets (John 5:26).
a. Literally fulfilled all the requirements of thea. Literally fulfilled all the requirements of the
Law of Moses.Law of Moses.
b. Satisfied the penalty for all of us who did notb. Satisfied the penalty for all of us who did not
fully obey the Law of Moses.fully obey the Law of Moses.
c. Fulfilled the foreshadows and prefigures in thec. Fulfilled the foreshadows and prefigures in the
Law of MosesLaw of Moses
**8:17 Jesus heals many (Isaiah 53:4)8:17 Jesus heals many (Isaiah 53:4)
10:34-35 Families to be divided (Micah 7:6)10:34-35 Families to be divided (Micah 7:6)
11:2-6 Jesus fulfills Isaiah 35:5, 61:1, etc.11:2-6 Jesus fulfills Isaiah 35:5, 61:1, etc.
**12:17-21 The Messiah a humble and gentle servant.12:17-21 The Messiah a humble and gentle servant.
Isaiah 42:2Isaiah 42:2
12. Jesus: MessiahJesus: Messiah
13:14-15 Parables not to be understood by the hard-13:14-15 Parables not to be understood by the hard-
hearted Isaiah 6:9hearted Isaiah 6:9
*13:35 Messiah to speak in parables Psalm 78:2*13:35 Messiah to speak in parables Psalm 78:2
15:7-9 Disobedience Isaiah 29:1315:7-9 Disobedience Isaiah 29:13
*21:4-5 Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey Zech 9:9*21:4-5 Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey Zech 9:9
21:13 Temple a den of robbers Isaiah 56:7 Jer 7:1121:13 Temple a den of robbers Isaiah 56:7 Jer 7:11
21:16 Praise from the lips of children Psalm 8:221:16 Praise from the lips of children Psalm 8:2
21:42 Jesus rejected, becomes the capstone Ps 118:2221:42 Jesus rejected, becomes the capstone Ps 118:22
26:31 Shepherd struck and sheep scattered Zech 13:726:31 Shepherd struck and sheep scattered Zech 13:7
*27:9-10 30 pieces of silver Zechariah 11:12-13*27:9-10 30 pieces of silver Zechariah 11:12-13
13. Zechariah 11:12,13
I told them, “If you think it best, give me my pay;
but if not, keep it.” so they paid me thirty pieces of
silver. (Matthew 26:14-16)
And the Lord said to me,
“Throw it to the potter”—
the handsome price at
which they priced me!
So I took the thirty
pieces of silver and
threw them into the
house of the Lord, to the
potter. (Matthew 27:3-8)
14. Jesus the Messiah and the fulfillment ofJesus the Messiah and the fulfillment of
the Jewish messianic expectation.the Jewish messianic expectation.
Jesus the Son of AbrahamJesus the Son of Abraham 1:21:2
Jesus the Son of MosesJesus the Son of Moses 2:25, 17:32:25, 17:3
Jesus the Son of David.Jesus the Son of David. (9 times)(9 times)
15. Jesus: MessiahJesus: Messiah
How Can I Count the WaysHow Can I Count the Ways
Jesus: The second Jonah 12:39-41Jesus: The second Jonah 12:39-41
Jesus fulfills all the covenantsJesus fulfills all the covenants
-with Abraham-with Abraham
-with Moses-with Moses
-with David-with David
Jesus fulfills all messianic expectationsJesus fulfills all messianic expectations
-Son of God-Son of God
-Son of man-Son of man
-suffering servant-suffering servant
16. Jesus in MatthewJesus in Matthew
1. Jesus the expected Messiah1. Jesus the expected Messiah
2. Jesus fulfills salvation history and2. Jesus fulfills salvation history and
inaugurates the Kingdom of God.inaugurates the Kingdom of God.
3. Jesus is God-with-us.3. Jesus is God-with-us.
4. Jesus the Son of God.4. Jesus the Son of God.
