Fast Facts about the Gospel of Matthew

WRITING

Audience:

Jews

Author:

Traditionally ascribed to a tax collector,

also named "Levi", although, this is not certain

Date Written:

80-90 AD

CONTENT

Depiction of Jesus:

King of the Jews

Key Words:

Kingdom, Fulfill

Key Verse:

Matthew 27:37

Characteristics:

Evidence to prove that Jesus is the awaited Messiah.

FAST FACTS

29 Miracles

31 Parables

10 Sermons

45 Times the Old Testament is Quoted

Matthew's Gospel is the "Handbook of the teachings about the kingdom of God.

SIZE

28 Chapters
1,071 Verses

3rd longest book in the New Testament