The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) from a Jewish Perspective Course Materials

Do you understand the Gospel of Matthew in its' Jewish frame of reference?

The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) is a very "Jewish" book.

For instance, in the geneology of Matthew chapter 1, we see Matthew dividing up the generations from Avraham to David, from David to the Babylonian Exile, and from the Babylonian Exile to the Messiah into 14 generations each. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, to do this he leaves out some names. Why? Hint: It has to do with Moshiach ben David! The name DaViD (daleth vav daleth) equates in Jewish gematria (numerology) to the number 14!

In Matthew 6:22 and 23, Yeshua speaks of the "good eye/evil eye." What is He talking about? Hint: It isn't something to do with warding off evil spirits or wearing talismans! (It is talking about being stingy or generous!)

Did Yeshua "...do away with the Torah and the Prophets?" Understand Yeshua' position of the Torah and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17-21). Hint: The words "abolish" and "fulfill" have nothing to do with doing away with the Torah or completing Torah, but rather correctness of interpretation of the Torah! They are rabbinical terms used in the First Century.

Did you know that Yeshua did not come up with the concept of the "Golden Rule" (Matthew 7:12)? Hint: He simply took a teaching from Rabbi Hillel (from the preceding generation of rabbis) and put a "positive spin" on it!

You will learn about PaRDeS (the four forms of Biblical exposition) with its "Remez" ("hintings"). You will learn about the "kal va'chomer" ("light and heavy") and how Yeshua used it in His argumentation with the Parushim (Pharisees) over the Shabbat and other issues. You will learn the construct of a Mashal (Parable) and how to interpret it.

You will learn all this and more in this Bible College-level Course!

This Course consists of::

a Syllabus,

a book with all the PowerPoint slides,

the Handouts, and

a series of MP3 audio lectures on 3 CDs - most given before a live class.

AND: a Data disk consisting of the PowerPoint presentation and handouts so that you can present this class to your congregation or Bible Study group!

In addition to the material by Dr. Bruce R. Booker the following textbooks are required: The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary (Paperback) Craig S. Keener and Jewish New Testament Commentary: A Companion Volume to the Jewish New Testament (Paperback) by David H. Stern.

Course Outline

Lesson One - Overview of Matthew

1. About the Book 2. About the Author 3. Hebraic Orientation a. Hebraic Idioms b. Prophetic Allusions c. King & Kingdom Allusions d. David Allusions e. Son Allusions f. Moses Allusions g. Shepherd Allusions h. Israel Allusions i. Temple Allusions j. Son of Man Allusions k. Messianic Expectations l. Suffering Servant m. Messianic Credentials 4. The Outline and Structure a. Section One Overview b. Section Two Overview c. Section Three Overview d. Section Four Overview e. Section Five Overview f. Section Six Overview g. Section Seven Overview h. Section Eight Overview

Section One – The Genealogy of Yeshua

1. The Genealogy of Yeshua – Matthew Chapters 1 and 2

From Abraham to David From David to Captivity in Babylon From Captivity in Babylon to Yeshua 14 X 14 X 14 Genealogical Abridgement Conception and Birth of Yeshua

Section Two - The Beginning of Yeshua’s Ministry

1. Matthew Chapter 3 through the first half of Chapter 4.

Handout: Timeline Handout: Hebrew Months and Yochanan and Yeshua’s Conception and Birth Handout: “The world was transfixed…” Handout: When was Jesus Born? a. Yochanan – Elijah who Precedes Messiah b. Mikvah of Yeshua c. 40 Days in the Wilderness

Section Three – Yeshua’s Ministry in Galilee

1. Middle of Matthew Chapter 4 to the middle of Chapter 14

a. After the Wilderness b. Leaving Nazareth to K’far Nachum c. The Sea of Galilee d. Tiberius e. Capernaum (K’far Nachum) f. Sermon on the Mount g. Mount of Beatitudes h. Yeshua’s affirmation of Torah i. Fences around Torah Handout: Fences around Torah Handout: Lesson Four – The Messiah and the Torah j. Good Eye/Evil Eye k. A Positive Twist on Hillel l. Back to K’far Nachum m. Crossing to the Other Side of the Sea n. Casting out Legion o. Back to K’far Nachum p. The 12 Disciples q. Instructions to His Disciples r. Yochanan asks about Yeshua. s. Yeshua Replies and instructs Disciples about Yochanan. t. Denunciation of Cities: Chorazin, Bethsaida, K’far Nachum u. Miracles at K’far Nachum v. Sabbath Dialog with Pharisees w. Laws about Shabbat and Festivals x. Son of David Handout: Blasphemy of the Name y. Sign of the Messiah z. Chapter 13, Beginning the Parables aa. Chapter 14, Yochanan’s death and Yeshua’s Response bb. Feeding the 5,000

Section Four – Yeshua withdraws from the Galilee

1. Middle of Matthew Chapter 14 through Chapter 16.

a. Sending the Disciples to the other side. b. To touch the tzit-zit c. Traditions of the Elders d. Matthew 16 – Who do men say that I am? e. Caesarea Philippi Handout: Binding and Loosing f. Yeshua begins to announce death and resurrection

Section Five - The Transfiguration

1. The Transfiguration – Matthew Chapter 17

Section Six - Back to the Galilee

1. The Return of Yeshua to the Galil – Chapter 18 – 20

a. Speaks again of His death and resurrection b. Paying the Temple Tax c. The Greatest in the Kingdom? d. How often shall I forgive my brother? e. Divorce trap f. The Blessing of the Children g. What Good thing must I do? h. The Eye of A Needle i. More Parables j. Yeshua Turns His Face to Jerusalem k. To Sit on Your Right and Left l. Leaving Jericho

Section Seven – The Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem

1. Matthew Chapter 21 - 27

a. At Beth Pagei b. Mount of Olives c. Cleanses the Temple d. Back to Bethany for the night e. Cursing the Fig Tree f. S’micha – Authority to do these things? g. Testing the Lamb h. The Seat of Moses i. The Hypocrisy of the Leaders j. Baruch ha Ba k. The Stones of the Temple l. Signs of His Coming m. Dual Fulfillments n. Immediate and Future o. The Coming of the Lord p. The Thief in the Night q. The Day of the Lord r. More Parables s. Passover Approaches t. Yeshua in Bethany u. Preparation for Passover v. The Last Supper w. At Gethsemane x. The Betrayal y. Yeshua before Caiaphas z. Kefa’s Denial aa. Yeshua before Pilate bb. Execution, Death and Burial

Section Eight – The Resurrection

1. Matthew Chapter 28

a. Victory over Death b. Women at Tomb c. The Guard’s Report d. The Hill in the Galil e. The Great Commission

To Purchase

Sorry, but for the time being, orders for the documentation (below) must be through CreateSpace or Amazon.com. Eventually, I hope to be able to package it all together in one package.

The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) from a Jewish Perspective Syllabus by Bruce R. Booker Publication Date: Mar 23 2010 ISBN/EAN13: 1451564139 / 9781451564136 Page Count: 46 Binding Type: US Trade Paper Trim Size: 6" x 9" Language: English Color: Black and White Publisher Comments This book contains the Syllabus for the course. The MP3 CD audio, the PowerPoint Slides and the Handouts are required to complete the course of study. In addition the books: The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary (Paperback) Craig S. Keener and Jewish New Testament Commentary: A Companion Volume to the Jewish New Testament (Paperback) by David H. Stern are required. List Price $ 8.00 Also available through Amazon.com: Click Here The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) from a Jewish Perspective PowerPoint Slides by Bruce R. Booker Publication Date: Apr 01 2010 ISBN/EAN13: 1451569769 / 9781451569766 Page Count: 98 Binding Type: US Trade Paper Trim Size: 8" x 10" Language: English Color: Full Color Publisher Comments This book contains the PowerPoint Slides for the course. The MP3 CD audio, the Handouts and the Syllabus are required to complete the course of study. In addition the books: The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary (Paperback) Craig S. Keener and Jewish New Testament Commentary: A Companion Volume to the Jewish New Testament (Paperback) by David H. Stern are required. List Price $ 25.00 Also available through Amazon.com: Click Here The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) from a Jewish Perspective Handouts by Bruce R. Booker Publication Date: Apr 04 2010 ISBN/EAN13: 1451586892 / 9781451586893 Page Count: 98 Binding Type: US Trade Paper Trim Size: 8" x 10" Language: English Color: Black and White Publisher Comments This book contains the Handouts for the course. The MP3 CD audio, the Syllabus and the PowerPoint Slides are required to complete the course of study. In addition the books: The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary (Paperback) Craig S. Keener and Jewish New Testament Commentary: A Companion Volume to the Jewish New Testament (Paperback) by David H. Stern are required. List Price $ 10.00 Also available through Amazon.com: Click Here NOTE; You must order the Audio Lectures per Below: The Gospel of Mattityahu (Matthew) from a Jewish Perspective MP3 CD Audio Lectures Over 16 hours of MP3 CD audio lectures by Dr. Bruce R. Booker, Ph.D., Th.D. Most given before a live class! United States Customers - Pay with PayPal List Price: $20.00 + $5.00 Shipping & Handling. International Customers - Pay with PayPal List Price: $20.00 + $12.00 Shipping & Handling.