| − | Matthew writes to [[Jew]]s. He has more quotations from the [[Old Testament]] than any other gospel, he uses Jewish terminology, and he traces the lineage of Jesus back to [[Abraham]]. | + | Matthew writes to [[Jew]]s. In his attempt to convince Jews that Jesus was the Messiah, he has more quotations from the [[Old Testament]] than any other gospel (especially in regards to fulfillment of prophecy), he uses Jewish terminology, and he traces the lineage of Jesus back to [[Abraham]]. |