Book of MatthewOverview, summary & 28 chapters

Matthew presents Jesus Christ as Israel's long-awaited Messianic King who fulfills Old Testament prophecies while establishing God's kingdom through unexpected means—not through political domination but through sacrificial service culminating in redemptive death and resurrection. Written primarily for Jewish Christians navigating their relationship with Judaism after recognizing Jesus as Messiah, this gospel systematically demonstrates Jesus' credentials through genealogy, birth narratives, teaching, miracles, and prophetic fulfillments while organizing His extensive teaching into five major discourses reminiscent of the Pentateuch's structure.