THE GOSPELS
STUDY GUIDE 2.2
Lesson 2: The Gospel of Matthew
Section 2: Structure and Content

NOTE: This section is longer than usual. Therefore, we recommend taking time to watch it in two sittings, giving yourself time to take notes. Do not worry about learning all the exact references and details of each section of the gospel. Make sure you can answer the review questions below, however.

OUTLINE FOR NOTES

II. Structure and Content

A. Introduction: The Messianic King

B. The Gospel of the Kingdom

C. The Spread of the Kingdom

D. Signs and Parables

E. Faith and Greatness

F. Present Opposition and Future Victory

G. Conclusion: Culmination of Jesus' Ministry



REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. According to the lesson, how do most scholars divide the Gospel of Matthew into sections? What is their guideline?

2. Name the five main sections of Matthew, as given in the lesson.

3. Besides the five major sections of the gospel, what does Matthew include?

4. According to the lesson, what is the purpose of Matthew's genealogy of Jesus?

5. How does the lesson answer those who think that the genealogy of Jesus does not prove anything about Jesus' legal claims, since He was not really born of a human father?

6. The five main divisions of the Gospel of Matthew each include two parts. What are these two parts?

7. How does the lesson explain the meaning of Matthew 4:17, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near"?

8. As the kingdom of heaven began to spread because of Jesus' miracles, how did most people react?

9. What was the theme of most of Jesus' parables?

10. What is the main point of Jesus' Olivet Discourse about the second coming?


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Why is the theme of the kingdom of heaven important to you? How does this help you focus on the bigger picture and avoid an overly individualistic view of salvation?

2. Why do you think so much of the Gospel of Matthew seems to be about conflict with Jesus, suffering, and rejection?

3. How does the teaching of the lesson about the purpose of the Olivet Discourse change your thinking about the Bible's teaching regarding the Second Coming?
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