In the Three Temptations (Matthew 4-1 to 4-11), Jesus counters Satan's challenges to his faith.
- Even if one is hungry, it is not more important than spiritual sustenance.
- Although the Angels could save Jesus from a fall, he would be testing God.
- Even all the wealth and power in the material world is nothing without faith.
In the Beatitudes (Matthew 5-3 to 5-10), Jesus sets forth eight character traits that should be emulated, including poverty, sympathy, meekness, righteousness, mercy, purity of spirit, and peacemaking.
The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus as a kingly messiah, emphasizing his genealogy as a descendant of King David, his birth as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, and his royal titles such as "Son of David" and "King of the Jews." It also includes the story of the Magi visiting Jesus, who were seeking the "king of the Jews."
Matthew gives the geology of Jesus christ in the beginning.
The Gospel of Matthew contains the story of the Magi visiting Jesus. In this account, the Magi, guided by a star, come to worship the newborn Jesus and offer gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
The Gospel of Matthew begins with a genealogy tracing Jesus' earthly lineage back to Abraham. It establishes Jesus' connection to the lineage of King David, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah coming from David's line. This genealogy sets the stage for Matthew to portray Jesus as the long-awaited fulfillment of Jewish expectations for a Messiah.
Matthew
the geneology of Jesus
Saint Matthew was one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus. As a disciple, he followed Jesus, learned from His teachings, and spread the message of Christianity after Jesus' death. Saint Matthew also wrote the first Gospel in the New Testament, which bears his name and recounts the life and teachings of Jesus.
Matthew
The word gospel means "good news" which is the story of Jesus. The gospel is the story of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There can't be a gospel that does not have the story of Jesus in it unless in is an incorrect gospel. All of the gospel books in the KJV Bible - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - have the story of Jesus in them.
The Gospel of Matthew is one of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is a biography of Jesus Christ, focusing on his teachings, miracles, and ministry, as well as his death and resurrection.
Jesus came first in the gospel of Matthew.
The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, the long-awaited Messiah, and the authoritative teacher of divine wisdom. It depicts Jesus as the Son of God and emphasizes his role as the savior of humanity. Matthew highlights Jesus' teachings, miracles, and his mission to bring salvation to all people.