Of the eight beatitudes cite traits that Matthew later ascribes to Jesus,
Omitted the many scriptural references below as the overview goes onto to say: Steeped in the OT.” With those biblical roots often found in Psalms, “ Theīeatitudes also align closely with Matthew’s portrait of Jesus.” I’ve This listing of God’s priorities, we’re reminded that “ The Beatitudes are Indeed, the Beatitudes seem to be traits no society They are equally distant from the contemporary praise of authenticity, tolerance,ĭetermination, and honesty. They alsoĬontrast with classic Greco-Roman virtues: courage, wisdom, temperance, justice. Other virtue lists such as Colossians 3:12-15 and 2 Peter 1:5-8. Outline, Comment, and Response, the latter of which helps readers to considerĪnd apply the biblical truths just discussed.Įxample, after presenting the ESV translation of Matthew 5:1-16, the sectionīeatitudes only faintly overlap the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 or The Fifth Discourse: Trouble, Perseverance, and the Eschaton (24:1-25:46)Īctual text begins, each passage is followed by a Section Overview, Section The Disciples among Crowds and Leaders (14:1-20:34) Kingdom’s Growth in the Face of Resistance (11:2-13:58)
Kingdom’s Growth under Jesus’ Authority (8:1-11:1) The First Discourse: Discipleship in Jesus’ Kingdom (5:1-7:29) Preparation and Early Ministry in Galilee (3:1-4:25) Origin, Birth, and Identity of Jesus (1:1-2:23) Of course, with the Gospel of Matthew, the Introduction of twenty pages addsĪnother six to provide an outline with these headings: Resources to as many people around the world as possible.” Line with Crossway’s mission to provide the Bible and theologically responsible To be “ globally aware – aimed as much as possible at a global audience, in InĪddition to thoroughness and accuracy, the contributors wanted the commentary Referred to as the Apocrypha as well as writing from the early church. The original languages and also to noncanonical sources such as the books often The highly acclaimed ESV translation ( English Standard Version) as theīasis of this massive work, the scholarly team referred to biblical texts in Impression of the ESV Expository Commentary: Matthew–Luke, whichĬrossway kindly sent me to review, is undeniable heft! With 1156 pages and a three-inch depth from hardcover front to back, the very weight of this volume illustrates