New Testament · Gospels
Matthew
Written by Matthew, a tax collector and apostle. Written for Jewish readers, and anyone asking whether Jesus is the promised king.
Big picture in three sentences
Matthew shows Jesus as the king God's people had been promised.
He teaches on a hillside, heals the sick, and welcomes people the religious crowd avoided.
The book ends with the risen Jesus sending his friends to every nation.
Matthew starts with a family list to show Jesus belongs to Abraham and David.
Key verse · Matthew 28:19
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”
Stories families know from this book
- The hillside sermon
- The Lord's prayer
- Jesus welcomes children
- The great commission