Birth and Early Years of Jesus
Matthew 1-4Matthew opens with a carefully structured genealogy and a sequence of fulfilled prophecies that establish Jesus as Israel's long-awaited Messiah and the presence of God himself among his people.
New Testament
Matthew
The Gospel according to Matthew is anonymous within the text, though early Christian tradition attributes it to Matthew, the tax collector and apostle. It was likely composed in the late first century, commonly around AD 75–95, for a community deeply rooted in Israel's Scriptures—often located in Syria, though its precise setting is uncertain—and engaged with mission among all nations. The narrative moves from Bethlehem and Galilee to Jerusalem, then returns to Galilee for the risen Jesus' commission. Matthew presents Jesus as Israel's Messiah, Davidic king, authoritative teacher, and fulfiller of the Law and Prophets. Placed first among the four Gospels in the New Testament, Matthew is one of the three Synoptic Gospels, sharing much material with Mark and Luke while giving distinctive prominence to Jesus' teaching, the kingdom of heaven, and the church's worldwide mission.
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Jesus's Public Ministry
Matthew 5-25Through teaching, miracles, and escalating conflict, Jesus announces and enacts the kingdom of heaven, forms a community of disciples, and confronts Israel's leaders with an unavoidable question about his identity.
Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus
Matthew 26-28Matthew's passion narrative moves from the anointing at Bethany through the cross to the empty tomb and the Great Commission, closing the Gospel with the same promise of divine presence with which it opened.