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  REVIEW #2

Review these materials carefully.
These review materials are merely a guide and an aid to the student.

 Happy studying!

Be able to comment on the following items from the course notes:
These notes are hyperlinked to each section.  Click on each to refer to that one.

The Period of Preparation:  Matt 1-4
Know the purpose, structure, and theology of the Genealogy in Matt 1
What key thoughts surface in the narrative of the birth of Jesus and how do we know this?
Be able to discuss the nature and purpose of the ten key fulfillment passages found in Matthew and introduced in matt 1:23.
What is striking about the worship of Jesus by the wise men from the East in contrast to that of Herod, and what role does this play in Matthew's Gospel.
Be able to discuss the Baptism of John in comparison to that of Jesus (Christian Baptism)  What do they share in common, and where do they differ?
Why was it fitting for Jesus to be baptized, and what does this mean?
Be able to discuss the temptation narratives of Jesus as recorded in Matthew and Luke, commenting on their theological role in the Gospels.
Be aware of the role the formula statement in Matt 4:17 plays in the narrative of the Gospel of Matthew.
Be able to discuss the transition pericope of the calling of the disciples in Matt 4:18ff, and  how this relates to the Sermon on the Mount.

The Sermon on the Mount :Matt 5:1-7:29
What is the key thought or theme behind the Sermon on the Mount?
Know the key ideas behind each section of the sermon, that is, what they say about disciples.
Identify the key thought behind the Beatitudes.
Be able to discuss the discourse on righteousness and the six antitheses on the Torah.
What does it mean that Jesus came to fulfill the law and not destroy it?  
Be able to discuss Jesus' teaching on the disciples piety and prayers.
What does Jesus say about judging others?
be able to discuss Jesus;' teaching on the disciples' ambition and seeking first his kingdom and righteousness.  What does righteousness mean in Matthew's Gospel?
What role does the formulae of Matt 7:28, 29, and the other similar formulae, play in the Matthew's Gospel.

Powerful Miracles - Messianic Ministry and Works: 8:1-9:34
Be able to discuss the theology and circumstances that the narrative relating Jesus Messianic Ministry play in the Gospel.  
Be able to discuss the lessons to be learned from the healing of the Centurion's servant.
What is the purpose of the pericope that describes impulsive disciples, Matt 8:18 ff.?
Jesus performs a variety of powerful miracles, doing what the Messiah was intended to do.  How does this relate to the following discourse on the Limited Commission?
What role does the brief discussion on praying for workers serve in Matthew's scheme?

The Limited Commission: Matt 10:1-11:1
Be able to discuss the connection of this discussion to the pervious narrative section, especially to the instruction of Jesus to pray for workers.
What difference is there between the limited commission in Matthew and that of mark and Luke?
What theological lesson does the limited commission teach regarding disciples?
What will be the results of disciples engaging in future messianic ministries?
What is the theological message of Jesus instruction that disciples should deny themselves and take up their cross?

Jewish Opposition and Controversy:  Matt 11:1-12:50
In this section many Jewish would be disciples have second thoughts about Jesus?  Why is this so?
What arguments does Jesus make regarding his right to work on the Sabbath?
In Matt 12 Jesus is accused of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul.  How does Jesus answer this and what remarkable statement does Jesus make regarding his casting out demons and the kingdom?
How does John 6:66ff. fit into this narrative story?
What relationship does this narrative have with the kingdom parables that follow in Matt 13?

The Kingdom Parables:  Mat 13:1-53
Be able to discuss each of the Kingdom parables, commenting on their individual theology and message in regard to the disciple's behavior.
How is the best way to understand the kingdom?
What is the key lesson of the parables of the sower and Mustard tree?

IMPORTANT NOTE! 
Be sure to be able to discuss the links between each Narrative Block and Discourse Block to demonstrate how the Discourse relates to the Narrative.