Gospel of Matthew Course
The Gospel of Matthew (Mattityahu) from a Jewish Perspective
Syllabus - List Price $8.00 (Required for Course)
The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) is a very "Jewish" book.
It emphasizes the birth, life, mission, and teachings of Yeshua (Jesus) from a perspective that has deep roots into Jewish thought and practice. This Gospel contains many typologies, motifs, idioms, parables and references to fulfilled Scripture from the Hebrew Scriptures (TANAKH) to reach Jewish people with the Good News (Basorah) of their Jewish Messiah Yeshua!
In addition the books: The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary (Paperback) Craig S. Keener and Jewish New Testament Commentary: A Companion Volume to the Jewish New Testament (Paperback) by David H. Stern are required.
The Gospel of Matthew (Mattityahu) from a Jewish Perspective
Slides - List Price $25.00 (Optional)
This is the PowerPoint Slide presentation that corresponds to The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) from a Jewish Perspective Course.
The MP3 CD audio, the Syllabus and the Handouts are required to complete the course of study.
The purchase of this book is optional, since the data disk sent with the Audio presentations contains the PowerPoint Slides!
The Gospel of Matthew (Mattityahu) from a Jewish Perspective
Handouts - List Price $10.00 (Required for Course)
This is the book of Handouts that corresponds to The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) from a Jewish Perspective Course.
The MP3 CD audio, the Syllabus and the PowerPoint Slides are required to complete the course of study.
The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) from a Jewish Perspective MP3 CD Audio Lectures
Over 16 hours of audio lectures by Dr. Bruce R. Booker, Ph.D., Th.D.
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The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) from a Jewish Perspective
Do you understand the Gospel of Matthew in its' Jewish frame of reference?
The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) is a very "Jewish" book.
It emphasizes the birth, life, mission, and teachings of Yeshua (Jesus) from a perspective that has deep roots into Jewish thought and practice. This Gospel contains many typologies, motifs, idioms, parables and references to fulfilled Scripture from the Hebrew Scriptures (TANAKH) to reach Jewish people with the Good News (Basorah) of their Jewish Messiah Yeshua!
For instance, in the geneology of Matthew chapter 1, we see Matthew dividing up the generations from Avraham to David, from David to the Babylonian Exile, and from the Babylonian Exile to the Messiah into 14 generations each. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, to do this he leaves out some names. Why? Hint: It has to do with Moshiach ben David! The name DaViD (daleth vav daleth) equates in Jewish gematria (numerology) to the number 14!
In Matthew 6:22 and 23, Yeshua speaks of the "good eye/evil eye." What is He talking about? Hint: It isn't something to do with warding off evil spirits or wearing talismans! (It is talking about being generous or stingy!)
Did Yeshua "...do away with the Torah and the Prophets?" Understand Yeshuas' position of the Torah and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17-21). Hint: The words "abolish" and "fulfill" have nothing to do with doing away with the Torah or completing Torah, but rather correctness of interpretation of the Torah! They are rabbinical terms used in the First Century.
Did you know that Yeshua did not come up with the concept of the "Golden Rule" (Matthew 7:12)? Hint: He simply took a teaching from Rabbi Hillel (from the preceding generation of rabbis) and put a "positive spin" on it!
You will learn about PaRDeS (the four forms of rabbinical Biblical exposition) with its "Remez" ("hintings"). You will learn about the "kal va'chomer" ("light and heavy") and how Yeshua used it in His argumentation with the Parushim (Pharisees) over the Shabbat and other issues. You will learn the construct of a Mashal (Parable) and how to interpret it.
You will learn all this and more in this Bible College-level Course!
This Course consists of:
1) a Syllabus,
2) a book with all the PowerPoint slides,
3) a book with the Handouts,
and
4) a series of MP3 audio lectures on 3 CDs - most given before a live class.
ALSO: a Data disk consisting of the PowerPoint presentation and handouts so that you can present this class to your congregation or Bible Study group!
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Course Outline
Lesson One - Overview of Matthew
1. About the Book 2. About the Author 3. Hebraic Orientation a. Hebraic Idioms b. Prophetic Allusions c. King & Kingdom Allusions d. David Allusions e. Son Allusions f. Moses Allusions g. Shepherd Allusions h. Israel Allusions i. Temple Allusions j. Son of Man Allusions k. Messianic Expectations l. Suffering Servant m. Messianic Credentials 4. The Outline and Structure a. Section One Overview b. Section Two Overview c. Section Three Overview d. Section Four Overview e. Section Five Overview f. Section Six Overview g. Section Seven Overview h. Section Eight Overview
Section One – The Genealogy of Yeshua
1. The Genealogy of Yeshua – Matthew Chapters 1 and 2
From Abraham to David From David to Captivity in Babylon From Captivity in Babylon to Yeshua 14 X 14 X 14 Genealogical Abridgement Conception and Birth of Yeshua
Section Two - The Beginning of Yeshua’s Ministry
1. Matthew Chapter 3 through the first half of Chapter 4.
Handout: Timeline Handout: Hebrew Months and Yochanan and Yeshua’s Conception and Birth Handout: “The world was transfixed…” Handout: When was Jesus Born? a. Yochanan – Elijah who Precedes Messiah b. Mikvah of Yeshua c. 40 Days in the Wilderness
Section Three – Yeshua’s Ministry in Galilee
1. Middle of Matthew Chapter 4 to the middle of Chapter 14
a. After the Wilderness b. Leaving Nazareth to K’far Nachum c. The Sea of Galilee d. Tiberius e. Capernaum (K’far Nachum) f. Sermon on the Mount g. Mount of Beatitudes h. Yeshua’s affirmation of Torah i. Fences around Torah Handout: Fences around Torah Handout: Lesson Four – The Messiah and the Torah j. Good Eye/Evil Eye k. A Positive Twist on Hillel l. Back to K’far Nachum m. Crossing to the Other Side of the Sea n. Casting out Legion o. Back to K’far Nachum p. The 12 Disciples q. Instructions to His Disciples r. Yochanan asks about Yeshua. s. Yeshua Replies and instructs Disciples about Yochanan. t. Denunciation of Cities: Chorazin, Bethsaida, K’far Nachum u. Miracles at K’far Nachum v. Sabbath Dialog with Pharisees w. Laws about Shabbat and Festivals x. Son of David Handout: Blasphemy of the Name y. Sign of the Messiah z. Chapter 13, Beginning the Parables aa. Chapter 14, Yochanan’s death and Yeshua’s Response bb. Feeding the 5,000
Section Four – Yeshua withdraws from the Galilee
1. Middle of Matthew Chapter 14 through Chapter 16.
a. Sending the Disciples to the other side. b. To touch the tzit-zit c. Traditions of the Elders d. Matthew 16 – Who do men say that I am? e. Caesarea Philippi Handout: Binding and Loosing f. Yeshua begins to announce death and resurrection
Section Five - The Transfiguration
1. The Transfiguration – Matthew Chapter 17
Section Six - Back to the Galilee
1. The Return of Yeshua to the Galil – Chapter 18 – 20
a. Speaks again of His death and resurrection b. Paying the Temple Tax c. The Greatest in the Kingdom? d. How often shall I forgive my brother? e. Divorce trap f. The Blessing of the Children g. What Good thing must I do? h. The Eye of A Needle i. More Parables j. Yeshua Turns His Face to Jerusalem k. To Sit on Your Right and Left l. Leaving Jericho
Section Seven – The Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem
1. Matthew Chapter 21 - 27
a. At Beth Pagei b. Mount of Olives c. Cleanses the Temple d. Back to Bethany for the night e. Cursing the Fig Tree f. S’micha – Authority to do these things? g. Testing the Lamb h. The Seat of Moses i. The Hypocrisy of the Leaders j. Baruch ha Ba k. The Stones of the Temple l. Signs of His Coming m. Dual Fulfillments n. Immediate and Future o. The Coming of the Lord p. The Thief in the Night q. The Day of the Lord r. More Parables s. Passover Approaches t. Yeshua in Bethany u. Preparation for Passover v. The Last Supper w. At Gethsemane x. The Betrayal y. Yeshua before Caiaphas z. Kefa’s Denial aa. Yeshua before Pilate bb. Execution, Death and Burial
Section Eight – The Resurrection
1. Matthew Chapter 28
a. Victory over Death b. Women at Tomb c. The Guard’s Report d. The Hill in the Galil e. The Great Commission
