Matthew

The Gospel presenting Jesus as the promised Messiah and King

New Testament 28 Chapters Author: Matthew
Messiah Kingdom Fulfillment Discipleship

Chapters

Chapter 1

Messianic Lineage

The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus

Matthew traces Jesus' lineage and recounts His virgin birth

Key Verses: Matthew 1:1, Matthew 1:21, Matthew 1:23

Messianic Lineage Virgin Birth Emmanuel
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Chapter 2

Magi

The Visit of the Magi and Flight to Egypt

Wise men visit Jesus, and the family flees to Egypt

Key Verses: Matthew 2:2, Matthew 2:11, Matthew 2:15

Magi Star Worship Flight to Egypt
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Chapter 3

Repentance

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

John baptizes Jesus and the Spirit descends like a dove

Key Verses: Matthew 3:2, Matthew 3:11, Matthew 3:17

Repentance Kingdom Baptism Beloved Son
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Chapter 4

Temptation

Jesus' Temptation and Early Ministry

Jesus is tempted in the wilderness and begins His ministry

Key Verses: Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:10, Matthew 4:17

Temptation Scripture Worship Kingdom
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Chapter 5

Kingdom Values

The Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes

Jesus teaches the Beatitudes and principles of kingdom living

Key Verses: Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:14, Matthew 5:16

Kingdom Values Discipleship Light of the World
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Chapter 6

Prayer

The Sermon on the Mount - Prayer and Fasting

Jesus teaches about prayer, fasting, and heavenly treasures

Key Verses: Matthew 6:9, Matthew 6:19, Matthew 6:33

Prayer Treasures Kingdom First Worry
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Chapter 7

Judging

The Sermon on the Mount - Judging and Asking

Jesus teaches about judging others and asking God

Key Verses: Matthew 7:1, Matthew 7:7, Matthew 7:12

Judging Asking Golden Rule Narrow Gate
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Chapter 8

Healing

Jesus Heals Many

Jesus performs various healing miracles

Key Verses: Matthew 8:2, Matthew 8:8, Matthew 8:26

Healing Faith Authority Miracles
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Chapter 9

Calling

More Healings and Calling of Matthew

Jesus heals more people and calls Matthew the tax collector

Key Verses: Matthew 9:9, Matthew 9:13, Matthew 9:22

Calling Mercy Faith Healing
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Chapter 10

Apostles

The Twelve Apostles Sent Out

Jesus sends out the twelve apostles with instructions

Key Verses: Matthew 10:5, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 10:28

Apostles Mission Persecution Fear of God
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Chapter 11

John's Question

John's Question and Jesus' Response

John questions Jesus and Jesus praises John

Key Verses: Matthew 11:3, Matthew 11:11, Matthew 11:28

John's Question Greatest Prophet Rest Yoke
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Chapter 12

Sabbath

Jesus and the Sabbath

Jesus defends His Sabbath actions and warns against blasphemy

Key Verses: Matthew 12:8, Matthew 12:30, Matthew 12:50

Sabbath Lord of Sabbath Blasphemy Family of God
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Chapter 13

Parables

Parables of the Kingdom

Jesus teaches about the kingdom through parables

Key Verses: Matthew 13:3, Matthew 13:31, Matthew 13:44

Parables Kingdom Sower Hidden Treasure
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Chapter 14

Compassion

John Beheaded and Jesus Feeds 5000

John is executed and Jesus miraculously feeds the multitude

Key Verses: Matthew 14:14, Matthew 14:20, Matthew 14:33

Compassion Feeding 5000 Walking on Water Worship
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Chapter 15

Tradition

Tradition and the Canaanite Woman

Jesus addresses tradition and heals a Canaanite woman's daughter

Key Verses: Matthew 15:8, Matthew 15:11, Matthew 15:28

Tradition Heart Defilement Faith
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Chapter 16

Confession

Peter's Confession

Peter declares Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God

Key Verses: Matthew 16:16, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 16:24

Confession Church Discipleship Cross
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Chapter 17

Transfiguration

The Transfiguration

Jesus is transfigured on the mountain with Moses and Elijah

Key Verses: Matthew 17:2, Matthew 17:5, Matthew 17:20

Transfiguration Glory Beloved Son Faith
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Chapter 18

Humility

The Greatest in the Kingdom

Jesus teaches about humility and forgiveness

Key Verses: Matthew 18:3, Matthew 18:15, Matthew 18:22

Humility Children Forgiveness Church Discipline
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Chapter 19

Marriage

Marriage and Divorce

Jesus teaches about marriage, divorce, and celibacy

Key Verses: Matthew 19:6, Matthew 19:14, Matthew 19:26

Marriage Divorce Children Impossible with Man
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Chapter 20

First and Last

Laborers in the Vineyard

Parable of workers and Jesus' third prediction of death

Key Verses: Matthew 20:16, Matthew 20:26, Matthew 20:28

First and Last Greatness Service Ransom
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Chapter 21

Triumphal Entry

Triumphal Entry and Temple Cleansing

Jesus enters Jerusalem and cleanses the temple

Key Verses: Matthew 21:5, Matthew 21:9, Matthew 21:13

Triumphal Entry Hosanna Temple Cleansing House of Prayer
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Chapter 22

Wedding Feast

Parables and Questions

Jesus tells parables and answers challenging questions

Key Verses: Matthew 22:14, Matthew 22:21, Matthew 22:37

Wedding Feast Caesar's Things Greatest Commandment Love
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Chapter 23

Hypocrisy

Woes to the Scribes and Pharisees

Jesus pronounces woes on religious leaders

Key Verses: Matthew 23:12, Matthew 23:23, Matthew 23:37

Hypocrisy Humility Tithing Jerusalem
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Chapter 24

End Times

Signs of the End

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and end times

Key Verses: Matthew 24:14, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 24:35

End Times Gospel Proclaimed False Prophets Heaven and Earth
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Chapter 25

Watch

Parables of the Kingdom

Parables about readiness for the kingdom

Key Verses: Matthew 25:13, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:40

Watch Talents Sheep and Goats Faithful Servant
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Chapter 26

Last Supper

The Plot and Last Supper

Judas plots betrayal and Jesus shares the Last Supper

Key Verses: Matthew 26:26, Matthew 26:28, Matthew 26:39

Last Supper Body and Blood Gethsemane Betrayal
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Chapter 27

Trial

Jesus' Trial and Crucifixion

Jesus is tried, crucified, and buried

Key Verses: Matthew 27:46, Matthew 27:50, Matthew 27:54

Trial Crucifixion Forsaken Death
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Chapter 28

Resurrection

The Resurrection and Great Commission

Jesus rises from the dead and commissions His disciples

Key Verses: Matthew 28:6, Matthew 28:19, Matthew 28:20

Resurrection Great Commission Authority Presence
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