Jesus In Matthew Research Papers
BIB-300A-Jesus' Life and World-XVI30-11/DFA – Who is Jesus in Matthew
12/1/11
Bryan K. Suits (0741365)
Student
Fresno Pacific University Cohort BVI33-11/DFA
Table of Contents JESUS ACCORDING TO MATTHEW 3 Birth and Lineage of Jesus of Nazareth 3 Jesus, son of God 4 Miracles performed by Jesus 5 Jesus the Healer 6 Jesus as a Teacher 7 Jesus as a Prophet 8
JESUS ACCORDING TO MATTHEW
The book of Matthew begins the genealogy of Jesus with Abraham and continues to David for a total of fourteen generations, the book of Matthew continues with David’s descendants to the Babylonian exile for a total of another 14 generations and finally the final fourteen generations to “Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary by whom …show more content…
Matthew 15:32-39 again has Jesus feeding over 4000 of his followers with only seven loaves of bread and a few small fish and still having seven baskets full of leftovers.
“And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, it is a ghost! (Matt 14:25-33). Matthew 14:25-33 shows how Jesus walked on water out to the boat where his disciples were, upon noticing this Peter answered him “lord if it is you, command me to come to you on the water” (matt 14:28). Jesus answered this by allowing peter the ability to walk on water until he was frightened by the wind and started to sink, upon which Jesus took peter by the hand and took him back to the boat.
Upon arriving in Capernaum the temple tax collectors asked Peter “does your teacher not pay the temple tax” (Matthew 17:24). Jesus then told his disciples so as to not offend them go to the sea and cast a hook, take the first fish that comes up and after opening its mouth a coin will be found. Take this coin and pay the temple tax for him and the disciples.
Jesus the …show more content…
Everything written in Matthew is still applicable to life today, but the main reason for the gospel of Matthew was to show to the Jews that Jesus was and still is the messiah whom they had been awaiting, and that he was the one that was put on earth to fulfill the Old Testament prophecies. Jesus’ birth marked the end of the age of exile, his birth drew the Magi from the east and his birth elicited a fearful response from King Herod. But most of all for me; he is my savior and lord! I cannot begin to comprehend the love he has for me nor the price he paid for my salvation. The experiences of Jesus’ resurrection as well as the memories of his teachings and ministry have transformed not only the disciples but me as well. Jesus the wandering teacher, healer and prophet who had proclaimed the kingdom of God and called people to repentance and love, has become the center of my faith. Not only his message but also his person and especially his death and resurrection; that is the focus of Christian belief……I know it is
12/1/11
Bryan K. Suits (0741365)
Student
Fresno Pacific University Cohort BVI33-11/DFA
Table of Contents JESUS ACCORDING TO MATTHEW 3 Birth and Lineage of Jesus of Nazareth 3 Jesus, son of God 4 Miracles performed by Jesus 5 Jesus the Healer 6 Jesus as a Teacher 7 Jesus as a Prophet 8
JESUS ACCORDING TO MATTHEW
The book of Matthew begins the genealogy of Jesus with Abraham and continues to David for a total of fourteen generations, the book of Matthew continues with David’s descendants to the Babylonian exile for a total of another 14 generations and finally the final fourteen generations to “Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary by whom …show more content…
Matthew 15:32-39 again has Jesus feeding over 4000 of his followers with only seven loaves of bread and a few small fish and still having seven baskets full of leftovers.
“And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, it is a ghost! (Matt 14:25-33). Matthew 14:25-33 shows how Jesus walked on water out to the boat where his disciples were, upon noticing this Peter answered him “lord if it is you, command me to come to you on the water” (matt 14:28). Jesus answered this by allowing peter the ability to walk on water until he was frightened by the wind and started to sink, upon which Jesus took peter by the hand and took him back to the boat.
Upon arriving in Capernaum the temple tax collectors asked Peter “does your teacher not pay the temple tax” (Matthew 17:24). Jesus then told his disciples so as to not offend them go to the sea and cast a hook, take the first fish that comes up and after opening its mouth a coin will be found. Take this coin and pay the temple tax for him and the disciples.
Jesus the …show more content…
Everything written in Matthew is still applicable to life today, but the main reason for the gospel of Matthew was to show to the Jews that Jesus was and still is the messiah whom they had been awaiting, and that he was the one that was put on earth to fulfill the Old Testament prophecies. Jesus’ birth marked the end of the age of exile, his birth drew the Magi from the east and his birth elicited a fearful response from King Herod. But most of all for me; he is my savior and lord! I cannot begin to comprehend the love he has for me nor the price he paid for my salvation. The experiences of Jesus’ resurrection as well as the memories of his teachings and ministry have transformed not only the disciples but me as well. Jesus the wandering teacher, healer and prophet who had proclaimed the kingdom of God and called people to repentance and love, has become the center of my faith. Not only his message but also his person and especially his death and resurrection; that is the focus of Christian belief……I know it is