Jesus has presented Himself as the Messiah, now Matthew records the response of Galilee to His Messiahship.

Jesus sends out His 12 Apostles and counsels them on expectations, preparation and the message.

Jesus’ Messianic miracles are followed by an expression of His compassion and the commissioning of His 12 apostles to represent Him.

Jesus’ words and works prove His messiahship, but opposition is growing among the scribes and Pharisees.

Jesus performs a series of Messianic miracles fulfilling Old Testament prophecies that prove who He is.

Jesus completes His Sermon on the Mount by focusing on four choices we need to make in life.

Jesus teaches on kingdom priorities and conduct.

Jesus teaches on the spiritual disciplines of prayer and fasting.

Jesus completes His interpretation of the Law and now gives focus to the practice of righteousness.

Jesus’ interpretation of the Law focuses on the call to internal righteousness, not the facade of external righteousness alone.