Teachings of Jesus

• Jesus emphasizes love, mercy, and humility, distilling key ethical instructions in the Beatitudes and pronouncements like loving one’s enemies and the imperative of forgiveness.
• He institutes the Lord's Supper, signifying his blood shed for many for the forgiveness of sins, and emphasizes his role as a servant, encapsulated in the act of washing the disciples' feet and his path to crucifixion.

Fulfillment of Prophecy

• Matthew portrays Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, asserting his lineage from Abraham and David to substantiate his Messianic claim, emphasizing teachings and miracles that validate Old Testament foretellings of the Messiah.
• The narrative frequently employs direct quotations from the Hebrew Scriptures to underline Jesus as the prophesied Savior, such as his birth in Bethlehem, his preaching in Galilee, and his triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Opposition and Passion

• Jesus faces growing opposition from religious leaders, encapsulated in disputes over teachings, traditions, and his authority; this culminates in his betrayal, trial, and crucifixion, events surrounded by miraculous signs like darkness over the land and the temple veil tearing.

Resurrection and Commission

• The Gospel concludes with Jesus's resurrection, his appearance to the disciples, and the Great Commission, urging the disciples to spread his teachings to all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to observe all he has commanded, with the assurance of his continual presence.