UNIT 2: GOSPEL OF MATTHEW STUDY GUIDELINES

Big Questions for

Some of the things we will be looking
into:
the year
1. Who is Jesus?
2. What does it mean to be
- Background info about the Gospel of Matthew:
a Christian? How does the
author, date of composition, audience, structure
New Testament relate to
of the book
my life?
- How the NT is the continuation and fulfillment of
3. How does the New
the OT
Testament relate to the
- The Kingdom of Heaven
Old Testament?
- Repentance and conversion
- The call to evengelization
Big Questions for this
NOTE: During the unit, you will be required to
read the Gospel of Matthew
unit
1. Who is Jesus?
2. What does it mean to be
Assessments for this unit: a Christian?
3. How does the NT relate to
1. Written assignment and project on the Gospel of the OT?
Matthew in which you will explore these 4. Does God’s reign rob us of
questions: Who is Jesus, and what does it mean our freedom and joy?
to be a Christian?
2. You will be asked to make a list of characteristics
of Jesus and support each with specific
references from the Gospel of Matthew.
3. Quiz on the background info about Matthew.