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The Gospel of Matthew

  1. Lesson One
    Overview of Matthew (Matt 1, 18, 27–28)
    13 Activities
  2. Lesson Two
    Israel's Story and Mission (Matt 2–4, 11–15)
    15 Activities
  3. Lesson Three
    Jesus and the Torah (Matt 5–7, 16–17, 23–25)
    18 Activities
  4. Lesson Four
    "The Kingdom of God is Like..."
    10 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  5. Lesson Five
    Author and Audience
    13 Activities
  6. Course Wrap-up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Lesson 5, Activity 1

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One of the best reasons to compare the Gospels is to see what each one emphasizes and to get to know the writer as an author and theologian. Matthew was a tax collector. How might that have shaped his view on Jesus’ ministry? Matthew is the only Gospel writer who refers to the “Church.” What might that say about his audience? 

We learned a lot about Mark when we followed the clues about him. Let’s do the same for Matthew.