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Matthew

Who wrote the book of Matthew? ___________

What was Matthew's name that he was called in the books of Mark and Luke? __________

What does Matthew's name mean? ___________

What was Matthew's profession? ___________

What is the purpose of this book? ___________________

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Chapter 1:1-18

You will see in these verses the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In all, how many generations were there from Abraham to Jesus Christ? ___________

How many of you have researched your own family tree?

Those of you who have, know that it takes forever to find your information.

According to Matthew in verses 17 & 18, who was Christ's father? _____

3 Steps in a Jewish marraige:

1. The 2 families agree to the union.

2. A public announcement was made. (known as the "bethrothal" the woman was said to be "espoused" to the man) Similar to engagement today, their relationship could be broken only through death or divorce.

3. The couple is married and begins living together.

Chapter 1:19-2:12

What was Joseph considering doing because Mary was with child and she did not have sexual relations with Joseph? ___________

What was God's plan? (1:18-25) __________________________

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How do these events affect or can they affect your decision making today? ____________________________

1:20 The angel's declaration that Mary was to have a son conceived by the Holy Ghost revealed the truth that Jesus was both God and man. God took on the limitations of humanity so he could live and die for our salvation when we believe in him.

1:21 What does the name Jesus mean? _______________

1:23 What does Immanuel mean? _______________

2:1 Israel was divided into 4 political districts at this time:

1. Judea - to the south

2. Samaria - to the middle

3. Galilee - to the north

4. Idumea - to the southeast

What town had been prophesied as the Messiah's birthplace? __________________ (Micah 5:2)

Who was king at this time? __________________

The Magi (also called Wise Men) saw a _____________ in the East and followed it to Jerusalem. They were looking for the King to be born.

Kin Herod sent the Magi to Bethlehem to find the King. He told them to come back and tell him exactly where the baby was so he could worship him also.

What was King Herod's ultimate goal? ___________________

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How did the Magi know exactly where to find the baby? _________

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What were the 3 treasures that the Wise Men brought to baby Jesus?

1. _____________

2. _____________

3. _____________

2:12 Did the Wise Men listen to God? ______________


	Matthew Who wrote the book of Matthew? ___________ What was Matthew's name that he was called in the books of Mark and Luke? __________ What does Matthew's name mean? ___________ What was Matthew's profession? ___________ What is the purpose of this book? ___________________ ______________________________________________ Chapter 1:1-18 You will see in these verses the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In all, how many generations were there from Abraham to Jesus Christ? ___________ How many of you have researched your own family tree? Those of you who have, know that it takes forever to find your information. According to Matthew in verses 17 & 18, who was Christ's father? _____ 3 Steps in a Jewish marraige: 1. The 2 families agree to the union. 2. A public announcement was made. (known as the "bethrothal" the woman was said to be "espoused" to the man) Similar to engagement today, their relationship could be broken only through death or divorce. 3. The couple is married and begins living together. Chapter 1:19-2:12 What was Joseph considering doing because Mary was with child and she did not have sexual relations with Joseph? ___________ What was God's plan? (1:18-25) __________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ How do these events affect or can they affect your decision making today? ____________________________ 1:20 The angel's declaration that Mary was to have a son conceived by the Holy Ghost revealed the truth that Jesus was both God and man. God took on the limitations of humanity so he could live and die for our salvation when we believe in him. 1:21 What does the name Jesus mean? _______________ 1:23 What does Immanuel mean? _______________ 2:1 Israel was divided into 4 political districts at this time: 1. Judea - to the south 2. Samaria - to the middle 3. Galilee - to the north 4. Idumea - to the southeast What town had been prophesied as the Messiah's birthplace? __________________ (Micah 5:2) Who was king at this time? __________________ The Magi (also called Wise Men) saw a _____________ in the East and followed it to Jerusalem. They were looking for the King to be born. Kin Herod sent the Magi to Bethlehem to find the King. He told them to come back and tell him exactly where the baby was so he could worship him also. What was King Herod's ultimate goal? ___________________ _________________________________________________ How did the Magi know exactly where to find the baby? _________ ____________________________________________________ What were the 3 treasures that the Wise Men brought to baby Jesus? 1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________ 2:12 Did the Wise Men listen to God? ______________
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