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Genealogy of Jesus; Birth of Christ.Chapter 2
Visit of the Magi; Flight to Egypt.Chapter 3
John the Baptist; Jesus' Baptism.Chapter 4
Temptation of Jesus; Beginning of Ministry.Chapter 5
Sermon on the Mount; Beatitudes.Chapter 6
Teachings on Prayer; Treasures in Heaven.Chapter 7
Judging Others; Narrow Gate; Wise Builders.Chapter 8
Miracles of Healing; Calm Sea.Chapter 9
Healing of Paralytic; Call of Matthew.Chapter 10
Mission of the Twelve Apostles; Instructions.Chapter 11
Jesus' Praise of John; Invitation to Rest.Chapter 12
Jesus' Authority; Sabbath Controversies; Parables.Chapter 13
Parables of the Kingdom; Explanation to Disciples.Chapter 14
Feeding the 5,000; Walking on Water.Chapter 15
Traditions Versus Commandments; Healing of Canaanite Woman's Daughter.Chapter 16
Peter's Confession; Jesus Predicts His Death.Chapter 17
Transfiguration; Healing of a Demon-Possessed Boy.Chapter 18
Teachings on Humility; Forgiveness; Church Discipline.Chapter 19
Teachings on Marriage; Rich Young Ruler.Chapter 20
Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard; Jesus' Prediction.Chapter 21
Triumphal Entry; Cleansing of the Temple.Chapter 22
Parables of the Wedding Banquet; Questions from Pharisees.Chapter 23
Woes to the Pharisees; Hypocrisy Denounced.Chapter 24
Olivet Discourse; Signs of the End Times.Chapter 25
Parables of the Ten Virgins; Talents; Judgment.Chapter 26
Plot to Kill Jesus; Last Supper; Gethsemane.Chapter 27
Jesus' Trial; Crucifixion; Death and Burial.Chapter 28
Resurrection; Great Commission; Jesus' Appearance.
- Matthew
by Matthew Henry
** Matthew, surnamed Levi, before his conversion was a publican, or tax-gatherer under the Romans at Capernaum. He is generally allowed to have written his Gospel before any other of the evangelists. The contents of this Gospel, and the evidence of ancient writers, show that it was written primarily for the use of the Jewish nation. The fulfilment of prophecy was regarded by the Jews as strong evidence, therefore this is especially dwelt upon by St. Matthew. Here are particularly selected such parts of our Saviour's history and discourses as were best suited to awaken the Jewish nation to a sense of their sins; to remove their erroneous expectations of an earthly kingdom; to abate their pride and self-conceit; to teach them the spiritual nature and extent of the gospel; and to prepare them for the admission of the Gentiles into the church. * The genealogy of Jesus. (1-17) An angel appears to Joseph. (18-25)
