The Basics
What did Matthew begin with?
A genealogy
The controversy over the extreme similarities within Matthew, Mark, and Luke, scholars disagree on the question, why are there differences?
What is The Synoptic Puzzle
What was the reason for writing Matthew?
Apology against objections of Jews
Verbal icons are one interpretation of what speech given by Matthew?
What is The Sermon on the Mount
What is significant about the genealogy given in Matthew?
Genealogy contains woman and non Jews
In which chapter was The Sermon on the Mount?
Matthew 5:7
What is an example of evidence that the gospel of Matthew was written after Jesus’s death?
The use of the phrase “to this day” implies that he is writing to a generation or more after Jesus. Matthew also reflects the problems and concerns that the Jewish people were facing with decades after the destruction of Jerusalem's temple
T/F: Matthew references the Early Church?
True
T/F: People question how realistic is it for humans to live in the way of the Sermon on the Mount?
True
What is unique about the way Matthew is written?
Focuses a lot on the teaching ministry of Jesus, lots of order and structure (trials, dualism, and doublets), very number based.
How many parables are about the Kingdom of Heaven?
Seven
T/F: Matthew was the first gospel written? Why?
False! It was most likely Mark. Since most scholars support the 2-source hypothesis
Who was the author apologizing to in Matthew?
The Jews
What issue is being discussed in chapter 19 and 5?
What is a divorce
What city was Matthew most likely writing to it?
Antioch
What were the two main themes in Matthew 26-28?
Passion and Resurrection
Why is there some belief that Matthew could have been written FIRST?
Some scholars believe that since Matthew is so long the other two gospels pulled information from it
What date was Matthew for sure written after?
After 70 CE
T/F: In verse 18:20 Jesus is talking about prayer
False, he is talking about church discipline
What type of area was Matthew most likely writing to?
Urban and prosperous