Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew

Charles A. Estridge

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The Chosen television drama shares the life of Christ. Now see how your life fits into the life of Jesus as Messiah and King. This book will engage you in the narrative as you envision your role as a follower of the Lord in the expanding kingdom of God.

Today with so many changes in society, stress in our daily lives, and mistrusts among nations it is important to look to the Bible for guidance and inspiration. God still speaks to men through His Word. Matthew focuses on Jesus as the Messiah and the King. He demonstrates that Jesus was the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the promise God had made to Israel. Although Matthew does not have the universal appeal of Luke, he does show how Gentiles were a part of Jesus’ ministry in spite of His desire to focus on the people of Israel. They are represented in the genealogy, in the visit of the Magi, in the healing of the centurion’s servant, the deliverance of the daughter of the Syrophoenician woman, the centralization of His ministry in “Galilee of the Gentiles,” and in the Great Commission.



The commentary is an exposition of the Gospel of Matthew, which considers the context, historical background, parallel passages of Scripture, in addition to theological principles. It includes a bibliography, charts, maps, and other helps. Its contents are designed to help pastors, teachers, and Bible students to read the Gospel of Matthew with greater clarity and understanding, and helps them proclaim God’s Word with power and conviction.



This new commentary on the Gospel of Matthew provides the scholar, student, and ministry practitioner with access to the Gospel. It opens Matthew’s message of Jesus as the Messiah and King with clarity and emphasis. One comes away from the commentary encouraged to proclaim that same message—Jesus is the Messiah and King!

James Railey, Jr., PhD, Former Academic Dean A/G Theological Seminary



Dr. Charles Estridge has given students and preachers of Scripture a great gift in this new Gospel commentary. His study of Matthew is wide-ranging in its sources, faithful to the plain meaning of Scripture, concise in structure, warmly pastoral in application, and irenic in its discussion of varying viewpoints. Best of all, the serious student of God’s Word will find spiritual bread here which he or she can feed to others who hunger for the Word of God. Enjoy this exposition of Matthew’s five discourses on the teachings and life of the Messiah—the One who inherited the Kingdom of David and fulfilled the world-changing promises made to Abraham!

Paul York, PhD, Chi Alpha Missions Training and Mobilization



Dr. Charles Estridge is a capable scholar and a ministry practitioner with years of experience in pastoral ministry and theological training in bible schools in America and Africa. Moreover, he is a man who loves Jesus Christ and who has spent his life in service for the Church. Pastors, teachers, and students of the Bible will find his commentary full of insight into the message of the Gospel of Matthew. It demonstrates careful exegesis and practical reflection on the meaning of the text. It is a valuable tool that will help those called by God to preach and teach His word. I highly recommend it.

Mark Turney, President West Africa School of Theology

Sujets

• Biblical Commentary
• Bibliographies
• Philosophie et théologie
• Jesús de Nazaret
• Jesus
• Synoptic Gospels
• Bibliography
• Sermon on the Mount
• New Testament
• Ethics
• Commentary
• Religion
• Jésus de Nazareth
• Bible

Informations

• Publié par: WestBow Press
• Date de parution: 20 décembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781664284531
• Langue: English

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COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW




Jesus as the Messiah and King




Charles A. Estridge








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WestBow Press rev. date: 12/19/2022










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I dedicate this book to my lovely wife, Patricia G. Estridge, whose love and devotion have sustained me through three graduate programs, learning four languages, and my writing of two books and numerous articles. She has worked by my side at Southeastern University, Central Bible College, Valor Christian College, and the West Africa Advanced School of Theology. She is a capable professor, advisor, and loving mother. I could never repay her for the investment she has made in my life. Patricia, thank you for allowing me to follow my calling, which has taken us to many countries around the world. You are a woman whose value is far above rubies (Proverbs 31:10-31).
To my dear children Charles, Richard, and Montra, whose love and devotion means more than life. You were all dedicated to God as children, and it is a joy to have you in my life. I have watched you grow, mature, and start a family of your own. For the hours your mother and I were preparing lectures and writing dissertations and articles, I thank you for your patience and encouragement. May God direct your paths as he has mine.
I also dedicate this book to my African students. You are my children in the Lord. It has been a joy to teach you and to keep up the many friendships that have developed over the years. May God make this book a blessing to you and to the African churches, which you serve. May you share your love for the Messiah and King revealed in the gospel of Matthew. Remember: it is always easier to talk about what Jesus says than it is to do what he says. May God keep you until we meet on that golden shore. Please know that you are always in my prayers.



CONTENTS
Foreword
Acknowledgment
Introduction
Background Material For Matthew
• Matthew’s Position In The Canon
• Authorship Of Matthew
• Dating Of Matthew
• Audience And Place Of Origin
• Purposes For Which Matthew Was Written
• Distinctive Characteristics Of Matthew
• Literary Genre
• Greek As The Original Language Of Matthew
• About The Apostle Matthew And His Gospel
Biblical Text, Exposition, And Endnotes
Introduction
I. The Genealogy And Birth (Matthew 1–25)
A. The Genealogy Of The Messiah (Matt. 1:1–17)
B. The Birth Of The Messiah (Matt. 1:18–25)
II. The Messiah’s Early Years (Matthew 2:1–23)
A. The Magi’s Visit (Matt. 2:1–12)
B. The Flight Into Egypt And Herod’s Massacre (Matt. 2:13–18)
C. Relocating To Nazareth (Matt. 2:19–23)
III. The Announcement Of The Messiah (Matthew 3:1–17)
A. Announcement By John The Baptist (Matt. 3:1–12)
B. Announcement At His Baptism (Matt. 3:13–17)
IV. The Temptations And Ministry Of The Messiah (Matthew 4:1–25)
A. Jesus’ Temptations (Matt. 4:1–11)
1. First Temptation (Matt. 4:1–4)
2. Second Temptation (Matt. 4:5–7)
3. Third Temptation (Matt. 4:8–11)
B. Jesus’ Ministry (Matt. 4:12–25)
1. Jesus Begins His Ministry in Galilee (Matt. 4:12–17)
2. Jesus Calls the First Disciples (Matt. 4:18-22)
3. Jesus Heals a Great Multitude (Matt. 4:23–25)
V. The Teachings Of The King (Matthew 5:1–7:29)
A. The King’s Beatitudes (Matt. 5:1–12)
B. The King’s Expectations Of His Disciples (Matt. 5:13–16)
C. The King’s Fulfillment Of The Law (Matt. 5:17–20)
D. The King’s Clarification Of The Law (Matt. 5:21–48)
E. The King’s Reproach For Hypocrisy (Matt. 6:1–7:6)
1. Approach to Giving and Praying (Matt. 6:1–8)
2. The Lord’s Prayer (Matt. 6:9–15)
3. Approach to Fasting, Wealth, and Worry (Matt. 6:16–34)
4. Approach to Judging (Matt. 7:1–6)
F. The King’s Promises And Ideal Principles (Matt. 7:7–29)
1. Promises of Prayer (7:7–12)
2. The Two Paths and Judging a Tree by Its Fruit (Matt. 7:13–23)
3. The Two Types of Foundations (Matt. 7:24–29)
VI. The Authority And Power Of The Messiah (Matthew 8:1–10:42)
A. Authority And Power Over Disease (Matt. 8:1–17)
B. Authority And Power Over Nature (Matt. 8:18–27)
C. Authority And Power Over Demons (Matt. 8:28–34)
D. Authority And Power Over The Forgiveness Of Sin (Matt. 9:1–8)
E. Authority Over The Call And Association With Others (Matt. 9:9–13)
F. Authority Over His Followers’ Fasting, And The Coming Of The New (Matt. 9:14–26)
G. Authority And Power Over Death And Infirmities (Matt. 9:27–34)
H. Authority And Power Over The Harvest And The Harvesters (Matt. 9:35–10:42)
1. Jesus Models Ministry (Matt. 9:35–38)
2. The Commission of the Disciples (Matt. 10:1–4)
3. The Lord’s Instructions to His Disciples (Matt. 10:5–15)
4. Warning of Hardship and Persecution and the Lord’s Coming (Matt. 10:16–23)
5. General Encouragement (Matt. 10: 24–42)
VII. The Resistance To The Messiah (Matthew 11:1–12:50)
A. John The Baptist’s Question Of Uncertainty (Matt. 11:1–15)
B. Resistance Of The Cities (Matt. 11:16–30)
C. Resistance Of The Pharisees (Matt. 12:1–24)
1. Questions about the Sabbath (Matt. 12:1–7)
2. Lord over the Sabbath (Matt. 12:8–24)
D. Rejection Of The Nation By The Messiah (12:25–50)
1. Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees and an Excursus the Unpardonable Sin (Matt. 12:25–37)
2. Scribes and Pharisees Want a Sign and Jesus Forewarns of Judgment (Matt. 12:38–45)
3. Familial and Spiritual Relationships (Matt. 12:46–50)
VIII. The Messiah’s Parables Of The Kingdom (Matthew 13:1–58)
A. Introduction To The Parables
B. The Longer Parables (Matt. 13:1–30)
1. The Seed, Soil, and Sower (Matt. 13:3–9)
2. The Reason Jesus Taught in Parables (Matt. 13:10–17)
3. The Seed, Soil, and Sower Interpreted (Matt. 13:18–23)
4. The Tares and the Wheat (Matt. 13:24–30)
C. The Shorter Parables (Matt. 13:31–52)
1. The Mustard Seed (Matt. 13:31–32)
2. The Leaven (Matt. 13:33–35)
3. The Interpretation of the Tares and the Wheat (Matt. 13:36–43; see the parable in Matt. 13:24–30)
4. The Hidden Treasure (Matt. 13:44)
5. The Pearl (Matt. 13:45–46)
6. Catching All Kinds of Fish in a Dragnet (Matt. 13:47–50)
7. Scribes’ Storehouse Treasures—the Old and the New (Matt. 13:51–52)
D. Jesus’ Trip To Nazareth (Matt. 13:53–58)
IX. The Messiah Prepares His Disciples (Matthew 14:1–20:34)
A. Reassuring The Disciples (Matt. 14:1–16:12)
1. The Execution of John the Baptist (Matt. 14:1–12)
2. Feeding the Five Thousand (Matt. 14:13–21)
3. Jesus Walks on Water (Matt. 14:22–33)
4. Ministry and Healing at Gennesaret (Matt. 14:34–36)
5. The King’s Conflict with the Pharisees over Tradition (Matt. 15:1–20)
6. The Syrophoenician Woman’s Faith (Matt. 15:21–28)
7. Healing the Multitudes at Decapolis (Matt. 15:29–31)
8. Feeding of the Four Thousand (Matt. 15:32–39)
9. Warning about the Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees (Matt. 16:1–12)
B. Predictions Of The Building Of The Chur