Matthew 1

THE GOSPEL OF
Matthew
MATTHEW
THE NEW TESTAMENT
JOHN
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To read into this expression the history since John and Jesus
made the first announcement is a presumption that the Scriptures
will not countenance. The kingdom was near in the person of the
King. The kingdom has not been postponed, as God still intends to
carry out His earthly purpose on schedule—“Yet have I set my king
upon my holy hill of Zion” (Psalm 2:6). God’s dealing with men since
the rejection and crucifixion of the King has been in the framework
of the kingdom of heaven. He is carrying out a heavenly purpose
today “bringing many sons unto glory” (Hebrews 2:10). The calling
out of the church is not synonymous with the kingdom of heaven,
though the church is in the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 13). Nei
ther is the term “kingdom of God” synonymous with “kingdom of
heaven.” The “kingdom of God”’ is a broader term that encompass
es all of God’s creation, including angels. The following chart may
be helpful in thinking of these terms with the proper distinction.
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The church is in the kingdom of heaven, but it is not the same;
likewise it is in the kingdom of God. Los Angeles is in the state of
California, but it is not the same. California is in the United States
and is part of it, but it is not identical to the whole country—in
spite of what the Chamber of Commerce claims.
It will be seen that the term “kingdom of heaven” is a progres
sive term in the Gospel of Matthew. It assumes the mystery form
during the days of the rejection of the King, but the King becomes
a sower in the world (Matthew 13). The kingdom will be estab
lished on this earth at the return of the King (Matthew 24, 25).
The four Gospels constitute a modern newspaper: Matthew con
tains the announcements and advertising, “The kingdom of heav
en is at hand”; Mark carries the flaming headlines, “Behold my
servant” (we need to know the headlines, at least, of God’s pro
gram); Luke has the special features—he alone records the songs
connected with the birth of Christ, the stories of the Good Samar
itan and of the Prodigal Son; John has the editorial section—he
has written on the bread of life, the water of life, the true vine, and
the Christian life.
OUTLINE: “Behold Your King”—Matthew presents the Lord Jesus Christ as the King.
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Person of the King, Chapters 1, 2
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VI.
Preparation of the King, Chapters 3:1—4:16
Propaganda of the King, Chapters 4:17—9:35
Program of the King, Chapters 9:36—16:20
Passion of the King, Chapters 16:21—27:66
Power of the King, Chapter 28
There is a movement in Matthew. Learn to think your way
through the entire Gospel from the first chapter through the 28th.
You must know Matthew to understand the Bible. You can no more
understand the Bible without understanding the Gospel of Mat
thew than you can write without an alphabet.
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MOVING THROUGH MATTHEW:
CHAPTER
1 Genealogy and record of virgin birth of Jesus