Table of Contents

Series Preface
Author's Preface
Abbreviations
Transliteration
Map
Introduction to Matthew
I. Prologue/Introduction: Origin of Jesus the Messiah (1:1-2:23)
A. Title and Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah (1:1-17)
B. Birth of Jesus the Messiah (1:18-25)
C. Visit of the Magi (2:1-12)
D. Escape to Egypt (2:13-15)
E. Massacre at Bethlehem (2:16-18)
F. The Return to Nazareth (2:19-23)
II. The Early Days of Kingdom Word and Deed (3:1-7:29)
A. Narrative 1: John and Jesus and the Kingdom of God (3:1-4:25)
B. Discourse 1: The Sermon on the Mount (5:1-7:29)
III. The Galilean Ministry Continues (8:1-11:1)
A. Narrative 2: Three Cycles of Miracles and Discipleship (8:1-9:38)
B. Discourse 2: Mission and Suffering (10:5-11:1)
IV. Growing Opposition to the Kingdom of Heaven (11:2-13:52)
A. Narrative 3: Three Cycles of Unbelief and Belief (11:2-12:50)
B. Discourse 3: Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven (13:1-52)
V. Opposition to the Kingdom Continues (13:53-19:2)
A. Narrative 4: Various Responses to the Son of God (13:53-17:27)
B. Discourse 4: Values and Relationships in the Kingdom Community (18:1-35)
VI. Opposition Comes to a Head in Judea (19:3-26:2)
A. Narrative 5: Ministry in Judea (19:3-23:39)
B. Discourse 5: The Judgment of Jerusalem and the Coming of Christ (24:1-26:2)
VII. Epilogue/Conclusion: Passion, Resurrection, and Commission (26:3-28:20)
A. Preliminary Events and Preparation of the Disciples (26:3-46)
B. Arrest and Trial (26:47-27:26)
C. The Crucifixion (27:27-56)
D. The Burial of Jesus (27:57-66)
E. The Resurrection of Jesus (28:1-15)
F. The Commission of the Risen Lord (28:16-20)
Works Cited
Index of Subjects
Index of Authors
Index of Greek Words
Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings

About the Author

David L. Turner (ThD, Grace Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament and systematic theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He has also completed coursework for a PhD from Hebrew Union College. He is the author of the Matthew commentary in Cornerstone Biblical Commentary.