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CHRIST THE CENTRE OF THE BIBLE. Matthew.


Marilyn C

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Matthew - to the Jews, revealing Jesus is their King.
 

Matthew`s aspect of Jesus was to specifically show the Jews that Jesus was their long - awaited King. He revealed Jesus as the Son of David by His genealogy and that His life fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies. Matthew quotes from the Old Testament many times, and says that this event or that, took place that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of Jesus, by the prophets. We read of Jesus` authority and power.

 

All the details of Israel`s king, is written in specific detail. We read of the time, the place, and of those who gave Him homage.

 

Christ as the kinsman - king based on –

` God tells Moses, `You shall surely set a king over you whom the Lord your God chooses, one from among your countrymen....`   (Deut.17:15)

 

 Christ`s genealogy from –

`son of Abraham`  -  therefore a countryman of  Israel

`son of David`  -  therefore from the kingly tribe.

 

The wise men came to worship

`Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?` (Matt. 2: 2)

 

God, Himself Anointed Him with the Spirit saying, `This is My Son, the Beloved.`  

 

Matthew brings out the authority of Jesus, the King of the Jews.  We read of Him healing the sick, casting out demons and having sway over the elements. This authority is way beyond any earthly king and reveals that His kingly authority is of heaven.

            

Then Jesus being Israel`s King, reminds the people that the kingdom which God promised them is, the Kingdom of Heaven, the Messiah`s rule through Israel from the heavenlies. The pearl of great price is the Lord. Pearls/wisdom and by this kings rule. (Matt. 13)

 

When the High Priest asked Jesus –

`Tell us whether You are the Christ, (Messiah / King) the Son of God.` Jesus says,  `You have said it yourself..`  (Matt. 26: 63 & 64) 

 

They crucified Him with this sign - `This is Jesus the King of the Jews.` (Matt. 27: 37)

 

 Finally when Jesus, as King, commissions His disciples He says,

`All authority has been given to Me in heaven & on earth.`  (Matt. 28: 18)

 

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