New Testament Gospels 28 chapters
Matthew
Jesus is Israel's Messiah, the son of David and Abraham, the true King who fulfills the Old Testament, teaches the way of the kingdom, dies for sins, and commissions His church to disciple all nations.
Outline
- Ch. 1–2 Genealogy, virgin birth, the magi, flight to Egypt
- Ch. 3–4 John the Baptist; Jesus' baptism and temptation; ministry begins
- Ch. 5–7 The Sermon on the Mount (Beatitudes, Lord's Prayer, golden rule)
- Ch. 8–9 Miracles of authority
- Ch. 10 The Twelve sent out
- Ch. 11–12 Responses to Jesus; conflict with Pharisees
- Ch. 13 Kingdom parables (sower, weeds, mustard seed, pearl)
- Ch. 14–17 Feeding the 5,000; Peter's confession (16); transfiguration (17)
- Ch. 18 Life in the community: humility, forgiveness
- Ch. 19–23 Journey to Jerusalem; triumphal entry (21); woes on the scribes and Pharisees (23)
- Ch. 24–25 The Olivet Discourse: the end of the age; parables of readiness
- Ch. 26–27 Last Supper, Gethsemane, trials, crucifixion
- Ch. 28 Resurrection; the Great Commission (28:18–20)