The Testimony of Matthew
In this series of lessons, the New Testament Gospels will be examined individually and not as a harmony. Each gospel account will be looked at as a testimony or witness of Christ.
The Genealogy of Jesus of Nazareth
Have students read Matthew 1:1-17 and identify names of persons they have heard of from the Old Testament. Why do you think Matthew would want us to know about the ancestry of Jesus? Why is it important to know about your own ancestry?
Joseph Receives Revelations
Joseph was warned to leave Bethlehem.
Joseph, the husband of Mary, received three revelations. Have students read each revelation and explain why it was important for Joseph to have these revelations.
Matthew 1:18-21
Matthew 2:13-15
Matthew 3:19-23
Jesus Fulfills Prophecies
Matthew quotes several verses from the Old Testament to show that the life of Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled the prophecies in the Bible about the Savior. Have students read the prophecies and find where these things are written in the Old Testament.
Matthew 1:23
Matthew 2:6
Matthew 2:18
Matthew 3:3
Matthew 4:15-16
The Father Was Well Pleased
Jesus was baptized by John.
Matthew 3:13-17 tells us about the baptism of Jesus. Have students read these verses and explain why they think the Father was well pleased. What things do we do that please Heavenly Father?
Jesus Is Tempted by Satan
In Matthew 4:1-11, Satan tempts Jesus three different ways. Have students list the ways Jesus was tempted. Ask them how His temptations are like their temptations. What did Jesus do when he was tempted? How can we follow His example when we are tempted?
Jesus Begins His Ministry
Jesus asked people to follow him.
Read Matthew 4:18-25 and find the words follow and followed. Why did people follow Jesus? Why should people today follow Jesus?
