Author

Matthew (Levi)

Written

~AD 55–65

Testament

New Testament

Chapters

28

Key Theme

Jesus is the promised Messiah and King of Israel.

Written For

Jewish believers

Introduction of Matthew

Matthew is named after its traditional author, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles and a former tax collector. Likely written in the late 60s to 80s AD for a primarily Jewish-Christian audience, the book presents Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and King. It opens with a genealogy linking Jesus to Abraham and David, then follows His life, teaching, death, and resurrection. Through five major teaching blocks and careful fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, Matthew builds a compelling case. The question that drives the story is whether Israel — and the world — will recognize and follow their true King.