By Charles E. Poole

Introduction

Chapter 1
The Origins of Jesus
Matthew 1:1-25

Chapter 2
The Wise King and the Wicked King Sought by Wise Men
Matthew 2:1-23

Chapter 3
Precursors to Ministry
Matthew 3:1–4:16

Chapter 4
The First Discourse--The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:1–7:29

Chapter 5
Copius Miracles and Costly Discipleship
Matthew 8:1–9:38

Chapter 6
The Second Discourse--The Mission of the Twelve
Matthew 10:1–11:1

Chapter 7
Jesus and His Inquisitors
Matthew 11:2–12:50

Chapter 8
The Third Discourse--The Paradox of the Parables
Matthew 13:1-52

Chapter 9
Narratives of Rejection and Acclamation
Matthew 13:53–17:27

Chapter 10
The Fourth Discourse--On Discord and Status
Matthew 18:1–19:1

Chapter 11
Lifestyles of the Workers in the Vineyard
Matthew 19:2–20:34

Chapter 12
The Triumphal Entry and and the Teachings of Jesus the Sage Matthew 21:1–23:39

Chapter 13
The Final Discourse--Apocalypse Then
Matthew 24:1–25:46

Chapter 14
The Demise and Rise of the Davidic King
Matthew 26:1–28:20

Bibliography

Index of Modern Authors

Index of Scriptures

Index of Sidebars and Iillustrations

Index of Topics