Matthew’s Gospel In Outline Form
There are multiple ways to outline Matthew’s Gospel. One way is to follow the form of a suzerain covenant, Here is another approach from an application of that approach, keeping in mind that the temptation narrative itself follows the form of a suzerain covenant. I. Matthew 1 - 3 : Introduction The author/authors introduce us to Yeshua via a gematria laden eschatological genealogy, a very brief birth narrative, a note about Yeshua’s ascent into manhood, & His baptism by John the Baptist that ends in a theophany. II. Matthew 4 : Prophet, Priest, King Each of the 3 temptations highlights one of Yeshua’s 3 offices —- Prophet, Priest, & King, in that order. This provides the narrative framework (ie outline) for the remainder of the Gospel. Yeshua calls His disciples, essentially putting together a school of highly prophetic people who would serve as functional levites ministering to the poor, the sick & infirm, the marginalized, even Rom...