The Gospel According to Matthew

Matthew 1

Jesus is linked back to Abraham and King David. A record of Jesus' birth is given. His mother was impregnated through the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 2

Magi see star & knows it means King of Jews is born. Ruler orders all boys -2 killed to protect kingdom. Magi warn Mary; she flees w/ Jesus.

Matthew 3

Man named John baptizes & prepares way for Jesus. He baptizes w/ water, but predicts 1 who will baptize with Holy Spirit. Jesus baptized.

Matthew 4

Jesus tempted by satan after fasting 40 days/nights. Jesus sends satan away, & he begins ministry. Calls 12 disciples and heals sick.

Matthew 5

Jesus outlines who God favors in "The Beatitudes." Declares he's come to fulfill law of prophets, not abolish it. Tells all to love enemies.

Beatitudes

Blessed are: poor, those who mourn, meek, those who want right, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, those persecuted for God.

Matthew 6

Jesus tells all to give to needy & pray softly where others can't hear. Says not to cling to Earthly treasures or worry over Earthly things.

Matthew 7

Jesus teaches not to judge others; says path to God can be easy to fall from, & warns of false teachers. Finishes 1st sermon; crowds amazed.

Yes, Matthew 5 to 7 were more than likely one long sermon.

Matthew 8

Jesus heals many. Tells followers to follow him is to put everything else aside. At night, calms a furious storm, & then cast out a demon.

Matthew 9

Jesus calls sinner to follow him, & says it's the sick who need a doc; heals many. Later says harvest is plentiful, but not enough workers.

Matthew 10

Jesus sends out his disciples 2x2 to drive out evil spirits and heal sick. Says cost are high to follow him, but the will be rewarded.

Matthew 11

While disciples are away, Jesus continues to preach+heal. John, whose in prison, sends disciples to ask if he's Christ. Says yes in own way.

Matthew 12

Jesus scolded for working on Sabbath by ministers; replies laws can be bent for the good. Later ministers test him, but he can't be tested.

Matthew 12

Jesus scolded for working on Sabbath by ministers; replies laws can be bent for the good. Later ministers test him, but he can't be tested.

Matthew 13

Teaches several parables to crowds; disciples admit they dont understand them. Later returns to hometown & is mocked; does no miracles here.

Matthew 14

John the Baptist beheaded; Jesus mourns & feeds 5000 in evening; after he walks on water; Disciple Peter tries to imitate walk but fails.

Matthew 15

Ministers ask why Jesus breaks tradition; answer by asking why they break God's commands. Ministers offended by this. Later he feeds 4000.

Matthew 16

Ministers tell Jesus give them sign; replies he'll give them sign of Jonah. Peter confesses Jesus is Christ, & Jesus predicts his own death.

Matthew 17

Jesus turns into bright figure & walks w/ Moses & Elijah. Later casts out demon & tells disciples pay temple tax so they dont cause trouble.

Matthew 18

The disciples ask Jesus who the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven is; Jesus says, children. After gives several parables about forgiveness.

Matthew 19

Jesus is asked why Moses said divorce is okay, but he says it's not; replies it's cuz they had hard hearts. Later says his lessons are hard.

Matthew 20

Jesus gives parable & later predicts death. A disciples mom asks him 2 give her boys a good spot in heaven, says it's not for him to decide.

Matthew 21

Jesus enters Jerusalem & crowds cheer for him; he goes to temple & knocks over tables; ministers question his authority. Gives parables.

Matthew 22

Gives parables. Ministers try to trap him by asking who to pay taxes to; says pay whoever is on the coin. Gives greatest command: Love God.

Matthew 23

Jesus gives 7 woes. All woes are about the ones who claim to teach the law. Calls them hypocrites because they dont follow what they preach.

Matthew 24

Jesus finally leaves the temple & talks about end of the world. Says he can't predict the end--only point out signs. Only God knows the end.

Matthew 25

Jesus gives many parables about how hard it is to follow God, but says the reward for following is eternal life (vs. eternal punishment).

Matthew 26

Ministers meet to plot way to arrest & kill Jesus. Jesus anointed by poor woman. Disciple Judas betrays. Jesus gives communion & arrested.

Matthew 27

Judas guilty for what he did; hangs himself. Jesus tried, condemned, and mocked. Hung on cross; dies in hours. Guard ordered to watch tomb.

Matthew 28

Jesus raises. Guards report empty tomb; ministers tell them to say disciples stole body. Jesus tells disciples to make disciples of nations.

The Gospel of Matthew in 140 Chapters

Jesus linked to Abraham. Preaches many sermons & parables. Condemns ministers. Crucified. Raises from dead. Commissions disciples to preach.