MATTHEW - Written to a Jewish audience, this Gospel, which means “good news,” links the Old and New Testaments. It presents Jesus as the King promised to the Jewish people and frequently quotes passages from the Old Testament. Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah who would save the people—Jew and Gentile alike. Matthew emphasizes Jesus’ authority and power.
The New International Version (Mt). (2011). Zondervan.Jesus is the Greek form of Joshua, which means the LORD saves
