A Review of the Book of Matthew
The Lord told men of early times that a just and holy Ruler should come to earth: the writing of Mahew explains that Testis was that promised One. Read these words by the prophets, then read what Matthew wrote to show their words had come true.
This Ruler to come, a child: “Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; the government shall be upon His shoulders.” Isa. 9:6. A descendant of King David: “I have sworn unto David, My servant, Thy seed will I establish.. and build up Thy throne to all generations.” Psa. 89:3-4. (See also Jer. 28:5.)
Matthew wrote the names of the heirs of King David, which showed that Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus, was the right heir to be king of Israel. And Jesus had that right from Joseph. The people at that time were ruled by another nation, but they had the records, and could prove the list by Matthew, to be correct.
The Holy Ruler to be born in Bethlehem: “Thou, Bethlehem, in the land of Juda ... out of thee shall He come ... .to be Ruler in Israel.” Mic. 5:2.
Matthew wrote: “Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod.” Matt. 2:1.
The Holy Child’s name: “And shall call His name Immanuel.” (The Lord with us), Isa. 7:14.
Matthew wrote: “The angel said, ‘Thou shalt call His name Jesus,’” (The Lord is Saviour). Matt. 1:21. Both names meant He was Lord.
Gentile nations to honor: “Gentiles shall come to Thy light, and kings to the brightness of Thy rising,” Isa. 60:3.
Matthew wrote: “There came wise men (Gentiles) ... .saying, ‘Where is He that is born King of the Jews, for we have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him.’” Matt. 2:1.
To be called from Egypt: “Out of Egypt have I sailed My Son.” Hos. 11:1.
Matthew wrote: “The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, ‘Arise and take the young Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel.’” (Away from Egypt). Matt. 2:19,20.
A messenger to tell before of the Holy One: “Behold I will send My messenger, and He shall prepare My way before Me.” Mal. 3:1, Isa. 40:3.
Matthew wrote: “In those days came John... preaching in the wilderness, ‘Repent ye, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.’” Matt. 3:1.
Ruler to ride as King: “Behold thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and. having salvation, lowly and riding upon an ass.” Zech. 9:9.
So Matthew shows that Jesus was the holy, and just, but humble One, sent by God.
ML 12/12/1943