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Matthew

Jesus' life and teachings

The Gospel of Matthew is one of the four gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written account of the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Matthew is traditionally attributed to the apostle Matthew, who was a tax collector and one of Jesus' disciples.The Gospel of Matthew begins with the genealogy of Jesus, tracing his lineage back to Abraham, and then tells the story of Jesus' birth and his childhood. It then goes on to describe Jesus' ministry and teachings, including his miracles, parables, and sermons. The Gospel also includes accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection, as well as his appearances to his disciples after his resurrection.Key figures in the Gospel of Matthew include Jesus, as well as his disciples, including Matthew, Peter, James, and John. The Gospel also mentions various other individuals, such as John the Baptist, the Pharisees, and the Roman authorities, who play significant roles in the story. The Gospel also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

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The Gospel of Matthew is one of the four gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written account of the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Matthew is traditionally attributed to the apostle Matthew, who was a tax collector and one of Jesus' disciples.The Gospel of Matthew begins with the genealogy of Jesus, tracing his lineage back to Abraham, and then tells the story of Jesus' birth and his childhood. It then goes on to describe Jesus' ministry and teachings, including his miracles, parables, and sermons. The Gospel also includes accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection, as well as his appearances to his disciples after his resurrection.Key figures in the Gospel of Matthew include Jesus, as well as his disciples, including Matthew, Peter, James, and John. The Gospel also mentions various other individuals, such as John the Baptist, the Pharisees, and the Roman authorities, who play significant roles in the story. The Gospel also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Biblical figures

Key figures in Matthew

GodG

God

Supreme Being

IsraelI

Israel

King

DavidD

David

Prophet, King of Israel

JohnJ

John

Prophet

JesusJ

Jesus

Prophet

MosesM

Moses

Prophet, biblical judge

JerusalemJ

Jerusalem

Capital

EgyptE

Egypt

Pharaoh

DanD

Dan

Judge

JacobJ

Jacob

Prophet, Patriarchs

SolomonS

Solomon

Prophet, King of Israel

AbrahamA

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

JosephJ

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

J

Jordan

Baptist

C

Canaan

Land of Canaan

PeterP

Peter

Pope, apostle, Catholic bishop, Patriarch of Antioch

EveE

Eve

Mother of all humankind

S

Syria

Ruler

IsaacI

Isaac

Prophet, patriarch

RuthR

Ruth

Moabite woman.

DanielD

Daniel

prophet

R

Ram

Judge

S

Simon

Fisherman

EleazarE

Eleazar

High Priest of Israel

G

Galilee

Region

HerodH

Herod

King

MaryM

Mary

Mother of Jesus

B

Bethlehem

Town.

CaesarC

Caesar

Emperor

J

Jesse

Father of King David

RachelR

Rachel

Prophet

J

Judaea

Governor

PhilipP

Philip

Apostle

JamesJ

James

Apostle

N

Nazar

Prophet.

J

Judas

Apostle.

O

Obed

Son of Ruth and Boaz.

A

Amon

King

J

Joram

King

N

Nazareth

There is no specific positionheld mentioned in relation to the figure Nazareth in the Bible.

AbelA

Abel

Shepherd

E

Esaias

Prophet

S

Sidon

King

N

Nineveh

Capital

E

Eliakim

Chief steward

Z

Zacharia

Prophet

AndrewA

Andrew

positionheld: Apostle

J

Jonas

prophet

M

Magdalene

Disciple.

T

Thomas

Apostle

Z

Zebedee

Fisherman

A

Aram

King

B

Bethany

House in Bethany

Z

Zacharias

Priest

S

Sion

Throne.

B

Bethsaida

fisherman

S

Salmon

Chief of the house of the father of the father of Boaz

H

Hosanna

The translation of the positionheld for the figure Hosanna is "Praise and Adoration."

J

Joses

Assistant to the Apostle Paul

M

Matthew

Apostle

B

Bartholomew

Apostle

C

Cyrene

S

Salathiel

A

Amina

E

Esrom

P

Phares

A

Abiud

A

Achim

E

Eliud

E

Ezekias

G

Gethsemane

J

Jeremy

J

Josaphat

J

Josias

M

Matthan

N

Nazarene

O

Ozias

T

Thaddaeus

E

Emmanuel

J

Jeremias

M

Magdala

T

Thamar

C

Caiaphas

High Priest of Israel

E

Eli

High Priest of Israel, biblical judge

H

Herodias

Princess

J

Judas Iscariot

Apostle

M

Mary Magdalene

Chapters

The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus

The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus

Matthew 1

Matthew lists the genealogy of Jesus, showing that He is the promised Messiah and the son of Abraham and David.

The Visit of the Magi

The Visit of the Magi

Matthew 2

Wise men visit Jesus, and King Herod orders all boys under 2 years old in Bethlehem to be killed.

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

Matthew 3

John the Baptist baptizes Jesus, and the Holy Spirit descends on Him.

The Temptation of Jesus

The Temptation of Jesus

Matthew 4

Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness.

The Sermon on the Mount

The Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5

Jesus begins His ministry and teaches the Sermon on the Mount, including the Beatitudes.

Teaching on Prayer, Fasting, and Money

Teaching on Prayer, Fasting, and Money

Matthew 6

Jesus teaches about prayer, fasting, and giving to the poor.

The Golden Rule and the Narrow Gate

The Golden Rule and the Narrow Gate

Matthew 7

Jesus teaches about judging others and the importance of obeying God.

Jesus Heals Many People

Jesus Heals Many People

Matthew 8

Jesus performs many miracles, including healing a leper and calming a storm.

Jesus Forgives and Heals

Jesus Forgives and Heals

Matthew 9

Jesus forgives a paralyzed man's sins and heals him.

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Matthew 10

Jesus sends out the twelve apostles to spread His message and perform miracles.

John the Baptist in Prison

John the Baptist in Prison

Matthew 11

Jesus speaks about John the Baptist and the coming of the kingdom of God.

Lord of the Sabbath

Lord of the Sabbath

Matthew 12

Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.

The Parables of the Kingdom

The Parables of the Kingdom

Matthew 13

Jesus tells parables about the kingdom of heaven.

Feeding the Five Thousand and Walking on Water

Feeding the Five Thousand and Walking on Water

Matthew 14

Jesus feeds the 5,000 and walks on water.

Traditions and the Canaanite Woman

Traditions and the Canaanite Woman

Matthew 15

Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.

The Demand for a Sign

The Demand for a Sign

Matthew 16

Jesus speaks about His coming death and resurrection.

The Healing of the Boy with a Demon

The Healing of the Boy with a Demon

Matthew 17

Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Matthew 18

Jesus teaches about forgiveness, discipline, and humility.

The Rich Young Man

The Rich Young Man

Matthew 19

Jesus teaches about marriage and divorce.

Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

Matthew 20

Jesus teaches about the first shall be last and the last shall be first.

The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

Matthew 21

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king, clears the temple, curses the fig tree, and teaches about the parable of the tenants.

Parables of the Wedding Feast and Taxes to Caesar

Parables of the Wedding Feast and Taxes to Caesar

Matthew 22

Jesus teaches about the greatest commandment and the parable of the wedding banquet.

Jesus Denounces the Scribes and Pharise

Jesus Denounces the Scribes and Pharise

Matthew 23

Jesus denounces the religious leaders for their hypocrisy.

Signs of the End Times

Signs of the End Times

Matthew 24

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the end of the world.

The Parable of the Ten Virgins and the Parable of the Talents

The Parable of the Ten Virgins and the Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25

Jesus teaches about the parable of the ten virgins, talents, and the sheep and the goats.

The Last Supper and Jesus' Betrayal

The Last Supper and Jesus' Betrayal

Matthew 26

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus

The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus

Matthew 27

Jesus is crucified and buried, and on the third day He rises from the dead.

The Resurrection and Great Commission

The Resurrection and Great Commission

Matthew 28

Jesus appears to His disciples and commissions them to spread the Good News to all nations.