Gospel Of Matthew Research Paper

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The Gospel of Matthew is the first book of the New Testament that identifies Jesus as the Son of Abraham and the Son of David. Matthew introduces the kingdom to Israel in the flesh of Jesus of Nazareth, however the kingdom could only be established if the King was rejected. This comes to say that the Seed of Abraham appearance would conduct “redemption to humanity”. When a person has sinned, it has to be dealt with, before one can enjoy God’s kingdom. The Gospel of Matthew is to show that Jesus is really the Messiah and to also show the miracles he performed, the compassion he felt for people, healing, love, and how and why he sacrificed for His people.
As many know, Jesus was born from a virgin named Mary. Joseph whom was her husband had …show more content…

Matthew has a few remarkable things to say about Christ's deity. Matthew mentions how Jesus is God manifested in the flesh which is the same thing John had said "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God...and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us..." (John 1:1-14). Jesus' deity was declared at his own baptism. In chapter three Matthew mentions when Jesus' was being baptized the three persons of the Trinity manifested in various ways such as how the Father identified Jesus as His Son. Although Matthew had already talked about the deity of Christ by his Virgin Birth and by being able to get baptize with the Holy Spirit, now we see how God himself proclaims Jesus' deity. "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17). Lastly, John the Baptist had witnessed the baptism of Jesus. In John 1:32-34 he …show more content…

When they crucified him, they divided his clothes and put up a sign up above his said that read "This is Jesus, the king of the Jews." They claimed saying "...If you are God's son, come down form the cross!" They genuinely wanted a reaction from Jesus but as promised "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16). The Lord gave his only Son to die for our sins and has been said in many gospels it was warned and talked about. In the Last Supper Jesus said "this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins." (Matthew 26:28). It wasn't as if it was unexpected people knew it was coming, it was just up to them if they really wanted to follow Jesus' steps. This gospel describes the unfair trial of Jesus that were made by the Jewish high priest who wanted to find somebody that would testify against Jesus. Jesus was found guilty of blasphemy therefore the Jewish council had asked what punishment He deserved. "They answered, 'He deserves death.' Then they spat in his face and struck him" (Matthew 26:57-68). The Romans were the ones who actually, crucified Him. It was under the authority of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus. They pierced nails into His hands and feet, and one of them pierced His side. (Matthew 27:27-35). The fact that God himself put his own Son to death