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The '''Gospel of Matthew''' is the first book in the [[New Testament]].  This biblical book portrays [[Jesus Christ]] as the [[Messiah]], the King of the [[Jews]], and a fulfillment of [[Old Testament]] [[Bible prophecy|prophecies]]. The gospel provides details Jesus' birth, ministry, teachings, death, and [[Resurrection of Jesus Christ|resurrection]]. It also highlights his unique and vital role in [[God]]'s plan for [[salvation]].<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/matthew/lessons/summary-of-matthew#:~:text=The%20Gospel%20of%20Matthew%20proclaims,of%20Jesus%20to%20all%20nations. Summary of the Gospel Of Matthew]</ref>

The '''Gospel of Matthew''' is the first book in the [[New Testament]].  This biblical book portrays [[Jesus Christ]] as the [[Messiah]], the King of the [[Jews]], Son of [[David]] and [[Abraham]] (which is required of the Messiah)  and a fulfillment of [[Old Testament]] [[Bible prophecy|prophecies]]. It emphasizes Jesus' identity as the Son of David and Abraham, showcasing his lineage as the true heir to the throne and a blessing to all nations. The gospel provides details of Jesus' birth, ministry, teachings, death, and [[Resurrection of Jesus Christ|resurrection]]. Matthew also highlights Jesus' righteous life and that He established a [[new covenant]] with [[God]] through his death and resurrection. It also highlights his unique and vital role in God's plan for [[salvation]].<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/matthew/lessons/summary-of-matthew#:~:text=The%20Gospel%20of%20Matthew%20proclaims,of%20Jesus%20to%20all%20nations. Summary of the Gospel Of Matthew]</ref>  

Perhaps due to its placement as first, and its completeness, it is the most popular of [[the Gospels]].  It tells the story of the life of [[Jesus]] as conveyed by [[Matthew]], a former tax collector and one of Jesus' [[disciples]].  Several of the parables recounted in this Gospel rely on [[economics|economic]] principles.  The Gospel of Matthew includes 97% of the [[Gospel of Mark]], plus significant additions including post-[[Resurrection]] gatherings of [[the Apostles]] (chapter 28), more of Jesus's teachings (which are evenly interspersed among the material copied from Mark), and more background at the beginning (chapters 1 and 2).<ref>https://andynaselli.com/matthew-and-mark (showing graphically where Matthew inserted his own new material)</ref>  As the most factually complete gospel by an eyewitness, it is ordered first among the four.  It is the Gospel of Matthew that expressly mentions [[Bethlehem]] as the birthplace of Jesus.<ref>https://news.yahoo.com/jesus-really-born-bethlehem-why-200945326.html</ref>

Perhaps due to its placement as first, and its completeness, it is the most popular of [[the Gospels]].  It tells the story of the life of [[Jesus]] as conveyed by [[Matthew]], a former tax collector and one of Jesus' [[disciples]].  Several of the parables recounted in this Gospel rely on [[economics|economic]] principles.  The Gospel of Matthew includes 97% of the [[Gospel of Mark]], plus significant additions including post-[[Resurrection]] gatherings of [[the Apostles]] (chapter 28), more of Jesus's teachings (which are evenly interspersed among the material copied from Mark), and more background at the beginning (chapters 1 and 2).<ref>https://andynaselli.com/matthew-and-mark (showing graphically where Matthew inserted his own new material)</ref>  As the most factually complete gospel by an eyewitness, it is ordered first among the four.  It is the Gospel of Matthew that expressly mentions [[Bethlehem]] as the birthplace of Jesus.<ref>https://news.yahoo.com/jesus-really-born-bethlehem-why-200945326.html</ref>