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11 Cards in this Set
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Matthew |
Traditional view holds that early churches believed that Matthew was the author of the book of Matthew. His name was also Levi and was a tax-collector. |
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Date of Matthew |
The best guess in around the early 60s BC |
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Distinctive Features in Matthew |
1) Genealogy (different in Luke;excluded from the others) 2) 5 Blocks of Teaching (all ending with "when Jesus finished saying these words...") 3) Phrase "Kingdom of Heaven" (used only in this book but synonymously in others) 4) Frequent quotations to the OT 5) More interest in Jewish laws, customs, etc than in other books. |
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Purpose of Matthew |
To convince the Jews that Jesus is the OT fulfullment of the prophecy of Messiah.
Gentile element-(2 Samarian (non-Jews) mentioned in genealogy and call for all nations in the Great Commission) |
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Magi |
a group of Jewish astrologers aware of the prophecy of Messiah, when they saw a star, they decided to set out to find Jesus. |
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John the Baptist |
Sent by God to announce the coming of the Messiah which fulfilled OT prophecy |
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Jesus' Baptism |
Was the inauguration of Jesus' earthly ministry where God acknowledges Jesus as His son. |
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Sermon on the Mount Message: Now or the Future? |
The message is for both now and the future. We must act ethically and morally as Christians both today and in the future kingdom with Christ. |
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Disciple V Apostle |
Disciple-learner/follower
Apostle-one sent out as spokesman with delegated authority |
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Jesus' 8 signs of the Beginning of the End |
false Christs, wars/rumor of wars, famines/earthquakes, persecution of Christians, many will fall away, false prophets, increasing evil, and the gospels preached to all the nations |
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The Great Commission: Important to Note |
1) Central Command- to make disciples
2) Corporate Nature-not only individuals but the whole church is needed.
3)Comprehensive Extent-the making/growth of the disciples |
