Matthew Research Paper

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The book of Matthew is a Gospel that contains History, Genealogy, Sermons, Parables, and Prophetic Oracles. It was believed to be written by Matthew around 45 to 50 A.D. Matthew means “gift of the Lord.” The central theme of Matthew is Salvation through faith and Jesus finished work on the cross at cavalry. This was the offering of sacrifice by His death. Matthew is the first book of the New Testament. Matthew was a tax collector appointed by Jesus to become one of the twelve disciples. During the time Matthew wrote this book the gospel was only preached to the Jewish people. He wanted to reveal the Lord Jesus as the Messiah the King of the Jews from the line of David. Matthew tells of the miracle birth of Jesus, the ministry of John the Baptist,