Like the other gospels, Matthew isn’t a chronological diary of Jesus’ life and ministry. It’s a witness to His witness and mission. Therefore, events and teachings are arranged with the intent of bearing witness to God’s good news brought by His son.
Matthew portrays Jesus as the Messiah King. This gospel emphasizes the kingdom of heaven, with Jesus as its Messiah King. With regard to Jewish sensitivity to using the name of God, Matthew refers to the Kingdom only 5 times as the Kingdom of God but 32 times as the Kingdom of heaven.
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