Applications of the text of Matthew have been suggested from time to time in the previous studies Here are a few more of the prominent ones: The ful llments of Old Testament prophecy teach important truths about God What are some of these, and how they affect Christian living? God “made” the nation of Israel (Gen 12:2) and has blessed it even as He promised (Gen 12:2-3) What spiritual lessons can you, whether Gentile or Jew, apply to your life from this? Write a list of spiritual applications that Christians can make from the truth of the kingship of Jesus Christ Why is the Lord so concerned how Christians conduct their lives (e.g., Sermon on the Mount)? What important truths and applications does the Olivet discourse teach concerning Christ’s second coming? Is Matthew a message for Jew and nonJew today? Support your answer VII REVIEW QUESTIONS What are the opening verses (1:1-17) of Matthew about? In what sense is Matthew a link in the Bible? What title did the early church assign to this account? Who were the original readers of Matthew? When and where might it have been written? What is the theme of Matthew? Did Matthew report much of the rst year of Jesus’ public ministry? What are the three main divisions of the account? Identify the chapter and verse locations How many major discourse sections are there in Matthew? How does each conclude in the Bible text? 10 Identify by subject: chapters 5-7; chapter 13; chapters 24-25 11 List various items and characteristics of Matthew’s account that were of special interest to Jews 12 Name ve key words of Matthew and quote a key verse 13 How does this gospel conclude? VIII FURTHER STUDY Subjects suggested for extended study, which are beyond the scope of survey, are the following: Of the thirty passages in Matthew that are peculiar to that gospel (that is, not found in Mark, Luke, or John), most have a bearing on the theme of Christ as King Refer to a harmony of the gospels21 and observe in general the parts of Jesus’ life that are reported only by Matthew Look for direct or indirect references to kingdom Make a comparative study of the New Testament phrases “kingdom of heaven” and “kingdom of God.”22 Make a detailed study of the Olivet discourse Compare the other two New Testament end times passages: Mark 13 and Luke 21 Refer to commentaries for help Study the various views held concerning the date of Matthew’s writing Learn the reasons o ered for the di ering positions (a) that Mark was the rst gospel ... been written? What is the theme of Matthew? Did Matthew report much of the rst year of Jesus’ public ministry? What are the three main divisions of the account? Identify the chapter and verse... beyond the scope of survey, are the following: Of the thirty passages in Matthew that are peculiar to that gospel (that is, not found in Mark, Luke, or John), most have a bearing on the theme of. .. harmony of the gospels21 and observe in general the parts of Jesus’ life that are reported only by Matthew Look for direct or indirect references to kingdom Make a comparative study of the New Testament