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Matthean Discourses

Outline. 2018

1. Matthew: Missionary Sermon (9:36 – 11:42)

1.1. Preamble: setting and calling of the twelve (9:36 – 10:4)


1.2. Mission to Israel (10:5-15)
1.2.1. Scope of Mission (10:5-6)
1.2.2. Content of their Mission (10:7-8a)
1.2.3. Manner of Mission (10:8b-10)
1.2.4. Recipients (10:11-15)
1.3. Circumstances: Adversity and Persecutions (10:16-33)
1.3.1. Inevitability of persecutions (10:16-25)
1.3.1.1. Persecution by authorities (16-20)
1.3.1.2. Exclusion from the families (21-22)
1.3.2. Courage and testimony under persecutions (10:23-33)
1.4. Exclusion: Choose Jesus (10:34-39)
1.5. Disciples and Jesus: Supreme dignity of a disciple (10:40 – 11:1)

Questions

1. Outline the structure of Jesus’ missionary discourse with constitutive parts. What
instructions and teaching does Jesus impart to his disciples in each of these parts.

2. Sermon on the Kingdom of God (13:1-52)

2.1. Structure of the Sermon


2.2. Setting (13:1-2)
2.3. Parable (allegory) of the Sower (13:3-9)
2.3.1. Reason for Parables I (13:10-17)
2.3.2. Explanation of the parable of the sower (13:18–23)
2.4. Parable (allegory) of the Wheat and the Weeds (13:24-30)
2.5. Parable of the Mustard Seed (13:31–32)
2.6. Parable of the Yeast (13:33)
2.6.1. Reason for Parables II (13:34-35)
2.6.2. Explanation of the Parable of the wheat and the weeds (13:36–43)
2.7. Parable of the Hidden Treasure (13:44)
2.8. Parable of the Pearl (13:45–46)

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2.9. Parable of the Dragnet and its explanation (13:47–50)


2.10. Conclusion: Scribe Trained for the Kingdom (13:51–52)

Questions

1. Define general and the particular focus of Jesus’s parable in the third Matthean sermon. In
this context elaborate on the reason for the meaning of the two parables with extensive
interpretations.
2. Discuss “Parable of the sower” in Matthew. What is the purpose of this parable, what does it
illustrate and explain?
3. Compare Matthean version of the explanation for teaching in Parables (13:10-17) with
Markan version (Mk 4:10-12). Present the different explanations offered by the two authors.
4. On the basis of Matthew 13 write a brief summary of vision of the Kingdom of Heaven which
the parables convey.

3. Sermon on the Church (18:1-35)

3.1. Part I: Dignity and Importance of each Community Member (18:1-14)


3.1.1. Greatness in the kingdom (18:1-5)
3.1.2. Warning against scandals (18:6-9)
3.1.2.1. Scandal to others (18:6-7)
3.1.2.2. Scandal to oneself (18:8-9)
3.1.3. Exhortation and Parable of the Lost Sheep (18:10-14)
3.2. Part II: Dealing with Sin (18:15-35)
3.2.1. Dealing with Sin (18:15-20)
3.2.2. Limits of forgiveness (18:21-22)
3.2.3. Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (18:23-35)

Questions

1. Outline the structure of the Sermon on the Church. What issues are addressed and how are
they argued?
2. Discuss the conditions necessary for entry into the kingdom of heaven and the values that
determine the status in it. Answer on the basis of Matt 18:1-4.
3. What is the role of the exhortation and parable in Matt 18:10-14? Explain in relation to Matt
18:1-9.
4. Discuss Matthew 18:15-35. Present the teaching conveyed in this section and define the
message and purpose of the parable of the unforgiving servant in this context.

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4. Eschatological Discourse (24:1 – 25:46)

4.1. The Signs and Timing of Parousia (24:1-36)


4.1.1. Preamble: Destruction of the Temple (24:1-2)
4.1.2. Signs of Parousia (24:3-28)
4.1.2.1. Wars and natural disasters (24:4-8)
4.1.2.2. Persecutions, apostasy, indifference and evangelisation (24:9-14)
4.1.2.3. Flight from Jerusalem (24:15-22)
4.1.2.4. False Messiahs and false prophets (24:23-26)
4.1.3. Parousia itself (24:27-31)
4.1.3.1. Unmistakable occurrence (24:27-28)
4.1.3.2. Description of Parousia (24:29-31)
4.1.4. Timing of Parousia (24:32-36)
4.1.4.1. Timing of Parousia (24:32-36)

4.2. Living in the Shadow of Parousia (24:37 – 25:46)


4.2.1. Attitude: constant readiness (24:37 – 25:13)
4.2.1.1. Unexpected return (24:37-44)
4.2.1.2. Faithful and unfaithful servants: Reasons and consequences of
unpreparedness (24:45-51)
4.2.2. Behaviour: preparing for Parousia (25:1-46)
4.2.2.1. Ten bridesmaids: the need to prepare for Parousia (25:1-13)
4.2.2.2. Parable of the talents: application of one’s gifts (25:14-30)
4.2.2.3. Parable of the last judgement: righteousness through charity (25:31-46)

Questions
1. What does the eschatological discourse put forth as signs proceeding Parousia and what
does it teach about its timing? Illustrated with specific examples from Matt 24:1-36. What
application does this passage have for contemporary Christians?
2. What is the teaching of the eschatological discourse on the appropriate attitude in life given
the unknown the time of Parousia? Answer by analysis of Mt 24:37-51.
3. How is a Christian to prepare for the impending Parousia while living on the Earth? Answer
by analysis of Matt 25:1-46.

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