Matthew (Teach the Text Commentary Series)

K. Brown Jeannine

Description

The Teach the Text Commentary Series utilizes the best of biblical scholarship to provide the information a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. The carefully selected preaching units and focused commentary allow pastors to quickly grasp the big idea and key themes of each passage of Scripture. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage and sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text.The newest release in this innovative commentary series is Jeannine K. Brown's treatment of the Gospel of Matthew.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• New Testament
• Christianity

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 14 avril 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441222275
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 17 Mo

Extrait

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© 2015 by Jeannine K. Brown
Captions and Illustrating the Text sections © 2015 by Baker Publishing Group
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ISBN 978-1-4412-2227-5
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Contents
Cover i
Series Page ii
Title Page iii
Copyright Page iv
Welcome to the Teach the Text Commentary Series vii
Introduction to the Teach the Text Commentary Series ix
Abbreviations xi
Introduction to Matthew 1
Matthew 1:1–17 10
Jesus the Messiah from Joseph’s Family Line
Matthew 1:18–25 16
Jesus Adopted by Joseph
Matthew 2:1–23 22
Jesus as True King of Israel
Matthew 3:1–17 28
Jesus’ Baptism by John
Matthew 4:1–11 34
Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness
Matthew 4:12–16 40
Transition to Jesus’ Public Ministry
Matthew 4:17–25 46
Jesus Begins His Ministry to Israel
Matthew 5:1–16 52
Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:17–48 58
Sermon on the Mount: Jesus Teaches on the Torah
Matthew 6:1–18 64
Sermon on the Mount: Giving, Prayer, and Fasting
Matthew 6:19–34 70
Sermon on the Mount: Allegiance and Trust
Matthew 7:1–12 76
Sermon on the Mount: Praying, Not Judging
Matthew 7:13–29 82
Sermon on the Mount: Final Warnings and Call to Obey Jesus’ Words
Matthew 8:1–17 88
Jesus, Isaiah’s Servant of the Lord, Heals Many
Matthew 8:18–9:8 94
Jesus’ Authority to Perform Miracles
Matthew 9:9–34 100
Jesus Eats with Sinners and Heals the Sick
Matthew 9:35–10:23 106
Mission Discourse: The Twelve to Follow Jesus’ Lead
Matthew 10:24–11:1 112
Mission Discourse: Call to Allegiance to Jesus
Matthew 11:2–19 118
Jesus as Isaianic Messiah and Wisdom Embodied
Matthew 11:20–30 124
Jesus as God’s Wisdom Is a Hidden Reality
Matthew 12:1–14 130
Sabbath Controversies with the Pharisees
Matthew 12:15–21 136
Jesus as the Isaianic Servant of the Lord
Matthew 12:22–50 142
Pharisees Reject the Divine Origin of Jesus’ Power
Matthew 13:1–23 148
Parables Discourse: Importance of Response to the Kingdom Message
Matthew 13:24–53 154
Parables Discourse: The “Already and Not Yet” of the Kingdom
Matthew 13:54–14:12 160
Herod and Hometown Misunderstand Jesus’ Identity
Matthew 14:13–36 166
Jesus’ Compassion and Authority to Do the Miraculous
Matthew 15:1–20 172
Jesus, Not Jewish Leaders, Interprets the Torah Rightly
Matthew 15:21–39 178
Jesus’ Compassion and Authority to Feed and Heal
Matthew 16:1–20 184
The Disciples Confess Jesus as the Messiah
Matthew 16:21–28 190
Jesus Announces His Impending Suffering and Death
Matthew 17:1–13 196
Jesus Transfigured as a Foreshadowing of Future Glory
Matthew 17:14–27 202
The Disciples’ Insufficient Faith to Heal as Jesus Heals
Matthew 18:1–20 208
Community Discourse: Care for Others in the Kingdom
Matthew 18:21–35 214
Community Discourse: Lavish Forgiveness in the Kingdom
Matthew 19:1–26 220
Jesus Demonstrates Status Inversion in the Kingdom
Matthew 19:27–20:16 226
Jesus Warns of Presuming Reward and Status
Matthew 20:17–28 232
Jesus Is the Example of Service for His Followers
Matthew 20:29–21:11 238
Jesus Enters Jerusalem as a Peaceable and Humble King
Matthew 21:12–22 244
Jesus Demonstrates Messianic Authority over the Temple
Matthew 21:23–22:14 250
Three Parables about the Unfaithfulness of the Jewish Leaders
Matthew 22:15–46 256
Jesus, Messiah and Lord, Is True Interpreter of the Torah
Matthew 23:1–12 262
The Jewish Leaders as Negative Foil for Jesus’ Followers
Matthew 23:13–39 268
Warnings of Judgment on the Jewish Leaders
Matthew 24:1–35 274
Eschatological Discourse: Prediction of the Temple’s Destruction
Matthew 24:36–25:13 280
Eschatological Discourse: Being Prepared for Jesus’ Return
Matthew 25:14–46 286
Eschatological Discourse: Being Faithful and Merciful
Matthew 26:1–30 292
Jesus Is Anointed and Celebrates the Passover with His Disciples
Matthew 26:31–75 298
Jesus Is God’s Faithful Son in Gethsemane and at His Arrest and Trial
Matthew 27:1–26 304
Jesus Is Tried before Pilate and Sentenced to Death
Matthew 27:27–66 310
Through His Faithful Death, Jesus as Messiah Redefined Brings Life
Matthew 28:1–20 316
The Resurrected Jesus Is Vindicated by God and Given All Authority
Notes 323
Bibliography 329
Image Credits 333
Contributors 334
Index 335
Back Ad 340
Back Cover 341
Welcome to the Teach the Text Commentary Series
Why another commentary series? That was the question the general editors posed when Baker Books asked us to produce this series. Is there something that we can offer to pastors and teachers that is not currently being offered by other commentary series, or that can be offered in a more helpful way? After carefully researching the needs of pastors who teach the text on a weekly basis, we concluded that yes, more can be done; this commentary is carefully designed to fill an important gap.
The technicality of modern commentaries often overwhelms readers with details that are tangential to the main purpose of the text. Discussions of source and redaction criticism, as well as detailed surveys of secondary literature, seem far removed from preaching and teaching the Word. Rather than wade through technical discussions, pastors often turn to devotional commentaries, which may contain exegetical weaknesses, misuse the Greek and Hebrew languages, and lack hermeneutical sophistication. There is a need for a commentary that utilizes the best of biblical scholarship but also presents the material in a clear, concise, attractive, and user-friendly format.
This commentary is designed for that purpose—to provide a ready reference for the exposition of the biblical text, giving easy access to information that a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. To that end, the commentary is divided into carefully selected preaching units, each covered in six pages (with carefully regulated word counts both in the passage as a whole and in each subsection). Pastors and teachers engaged in weekly preparation thus know that they will be reading approximately the same amount of material on a week-by-week basis.
Each passage begins with a concise summary of the central message, or “Big Idea,” of the passage and a list of its main themes. This is followed by a more detailed interpretation of the text, including the literary context of the passage, historical background material, and interpretive insights. While drawing on the best of biblical scholarship, this material is clear, concise, and to the point. Technical material is kept to a minimum, with endnotes pointing the reader to more detailed discussion and additional resources.
A second major focus of this commentary is on the preaching and teaching process itself. Few commentaries today help the pastor/teacher move from the meaning of the text to its effective communication. Our goal is to bridge this gap. In addition to interpreting the text in the “Understanding the Text” section, each six-page unit contains a “Teaching the Text” section and an “Illustrating the Text” section. The teaching section points to the key theological themes of the passage and ways to communicate these themes to today’s audiences. The illustration section provides ideas and examples for retaining the interest of hearers and connecting the message to daily life.
The creative format of this commentary arises from our belief that the Bible is not just a record of God’s dealings in the past but is the living Word of God, “alive and active” and “sharper than any double-edged sword” (Heb. 4:12). Our prayer is that this commentary will help to unleash that transforming power for the glory of God.
The General Editors
Introduction to the Teach the Text Commentary Series
This series is designed to provide a ready reference for teaching the biblical text, giving easy access to information that is needed to communicate a passage effectively. To that end, the commentary is carefully divided into units that are faithful to the biblical authors’ ideas and of an appropriate length for teaching or preaching.
The following standard sections are offered in each unit.
1. Big Idea. For each unit the commentary identifies the primary theme, or “Big Idea,” that drives both the passage and the commentary.
2. Key Themes . Together with the Big Idea, the commentary addresses in bullet-point fashion the key ideas presented in the passage.
3. Understanding the Text . This section focuses on the exegesis of the text and includes several sections.
a. The Text in Context. Here the author gives a brief explanation of how the unit fits into the flow of the text around it, including reference to the rhetorical strategy of the book and the unit’s contribution to the purpose of the book.
b. Outline/Structure. For s