THE GOSPELS
STUDY GUIDE 2.3
Lesson 2: The Gospel of Matthew
Section 3: Major Themes


OUTLINE FOR NOTES

III. Major Themes

A. Old Testament Heritage

  1. Quotations and Allusions

  2. Kingdom of Heaven

  3. Messianic King

  4. Unbelieving Jewish Leaders

  5. Humility and Gentleness

B. People of God

  1. Church

  2. Family of God

  3. Calling

Conclusion




REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What two major themes of the Gospel of Matthew are highlighted in this lesson?

2. How does Matthew highlight the Old Testament heritage of the gospel?

3. The lesson expresses the fact that Jesus was "Israel _________."

4. What does Matthew quote more than any other gospel writer?

5. What name does Matthew use for Jesus more frequently than the other gospels?

6. How does the lesson interpret Jesus' comments, "You have heard that it was said,..." and "But I say unto you..."? Is He nullifying the Old Testament law?

7. In what ways does Matthew speak of the people of God?

8. What is the Hebrew word for "assembly"? Make sure you can pronounce it and write the transliteration.

9. What is the Greek word for "assembly"? Make sure you can pronounce it and write the transliteration.

10. What kind of terminology does Matthew use frequently to speak of God's people and their relationship with Him? Give examples.

11. What is the emphasis in Matthew regarding the calling of Jesus' disciples?


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Why is it important to see how the Gospel of Matthew is connected with the Old Testament? How does it help you understand the Old Testament? The New Testament?

2. How has the lesson changed your thinking about Jesus' attitude toward the Old Testament law? Why is this important? What difference does it make? How should we use the Old Testament law today?

3. In what ways have you suffered for following Jesus?

4. Why is it important to see that the New Testament Church is the fulfillment of the Old Testament people of God? How does it help you understand the Old Testament? The New Testament?

5. What is the most important think you have learned in this whole lesson?