Book 40 - The Witness of the Apostle Matthew

The 40th book in The Bible, The Book of Matthew is a significant New Testament account of Jesus's life and teachings, written with a distinct Jewish perspective to show Jesus as the promised Messiah who fulfills Old Testament prophecy.

Key aspects of its appreciation include its emphasis on Jesus as the new Moses, the announcement of the Kingdom of Heaven, and its detailed depiction of discipleship through the Sermon on the Mount and other teachings. Matthew's meticulous use of Old Testament scripture and its narrative structure make it a foundational text for understanding Christianity's Jewish roots and its mission to all nations.

Matthew consistently demonstrates how Jesus's life, death, and resurrection fulfilled hundreds of Old Testament prophecies, presenting him as the awaited Messiah from the lineage of David.