Whole-Bible connections · Gospel
Themes and theological movements
Trace repeated ideas while keeping every claim connected to a passage.
Use this page with the passage open. Follow the references, test each conclusion, and return to the whole book for context.
Themes and theological movements
This unit reveals Jesus through his words, actions, suffering, resurrection, and the responses around him. It belongs to the Gospel’s unfolding witness, not to an isolated collection of sayings.
Matthew · 01
Jesus is revealed
Meet Jesus through the opening witnesses, signs, titles, and events that establish the direction of Matthew.
A written genealogy and family-line visual connecting Abraham, David, exile, and Jesus without placing generations in one literal gathering
Open study →Passage study 02 · Matthew 1:18–25Joseph considering what to do, receiving the angelic message in a dream, and taking Mary as his wife
Open study →Passage study 03 · Matthew 2:1–12Magi arriving in Jerusalem, following the star, and worshiping the young child in the house with their gifts
Open study →Passage study 04 · Matthew 2:13–23Joseph leading Mary and the child toward Egypt by night, followed by the family’s return to Nazareth
Open study →Passage study 05 · Matthew 3:1–17John preaching in the wilderness and baptizing Jesus in the Jordan as the Spirit descends like a dove
Open study →Matthew · 02
The kingdom comes near
Follow the teaching, healing, deliverance, and welcome through which Jesus announces God’s reign in Matthew.
Jesus resisting temptation in the wilderness, calling fishermen by the sea, and teaching and healing throughout Galilee
Open study →Passage study 07 · Matthew 5–7Jesus teaching the Sermon on the Mount to disciples and a wider crowd in a natural hillside setting
Open study →Passage study 08 · Matthew 8:1–9:38A sequence of healings, the storm stilled, demons driven out, and Matthew called from the receipt of custom
Open study →Passage study 09 · Matthew 10The twelve receiving authority and instructions before being sent to Israel’s towns
Open study →Passage study 10 · Matthew 11–12Jesus answering John’s messengers, inviting the burdened to rest, and confronting Sabbath accusations
Open study →Matthew · 03
Discipleship is tested
Watch belief, misunderstanding, opposition, and costly obedience develop as the journey in Matthew continues.
Jesus teaching from a boat and the parables pictured through seed, soils, weeds, treasure, pearl, and net
Open study →Passage study 12 · Matthew 14John’s imprisonment aftermath, the five thousand fed, and Jesus approaching the disciples across the water as Peter steps out
Open study →Passage study 13 · Matthew 15Jesus confronting tradition that hides heart corruption, the Canaanite woman persisting, and another crowd fed
Open study →Passage study 14 · Matthew 16Peter confessing Jesus near Caesarea Philippi and then resisting the announced path toward the cross
Open study →Passage study 15 · Matthew 17The Transfiguration, disciples overwhelmed, and Jesus healing the suffering boy after descending the mountain
Open study →Matthew · 04
The cross becomes central
Walk through the final conflict, suffering, and crucifixion as Matthew explains the meaning of Jesus’ mission.
Jesus placing a child among the disciples and teaching about humility, wandering sheep, reconciliation, and forgiveness
Open study →Passage study 17 · Matthew 19–20Jesus welcoming children, speaking with the rich young man, teaching the vineyard workers, and healing the blind near Jericho
Open study →Passage study 18 · Matthew 21Jesus entering Jerusalem on the donkey, cleansing the temple, and confronting leaders through parables
Open study →Passage study 19 · Matthew 22–23Jesus answering traps about tribute, resurrection, and the great commandment before lamenting over Jerusalem
Open study →Passage study 20 · Matthew 24–25Jesus teaching on the Mount of Olives with parables of watchfulness, stewardship, and final accountability
Open study →Matthew · 05
Resurrection and witness
See how the risen Jesus brings fear, hope, worship, and a commission that sends the message of Matthew outward.