Gospel of Matthew Flashcards
How do scholars compare the Gospel of Matthew to the Gospel of Mark? Be able to describe examples of instances in which differences between those two Gospels reveal something significant about Matthew’s particular interests.
Mark and Matthew fundamentally differ in their perspective of who salvation is available to; Mark holds that Jesus’ ministry was directed at all people, whereas Matthew claims that Jesus’ ministry was solely directed at Israel
How is Matthew unique compared to the other gospels?
Triads (instances of three) are used repeatedly in the gospel to represent the Holy Trinity
Doubling characters and events often occurs (two blind men, two sayings on divorce, Jesus sits on two donkeys, etc.)
Jesus is depicted as showing less human weakness
Jesus fulfills twelve Hebrew prophecies of the Old Testament, representing the twelve Tribes of Israel
Matthew is the only gospel to reference “the church” as an institution
The disciple Peter is frequently highlighted as an example, such as when Peter tries to walk on water, receive a blessing and receives the keys to the kingdom
Who is “the enemy” in Matthew and why?
The Jewish leaders are villainized in the Gospel of Matthew, as Jesus finds their teachings to be hypocritical and contrary of what he is trying to teach
How does the Sermon on the Mount function to support Matthew’s idea of discipleship?
Gospel of Matthew vocab:
Vocab:
Binding and Loosing
Five Great Speeches
Fulfillment of Scripture Citations
Triads
Doubles
Great Commission
Redaction
