The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast

MATT005 - Was Matthew the First Gospel?

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Oct 18, 2019
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Debate on Gospel Writing Order

  • The traditional view holds Mark's Gospel as the first, with Matthew and Luke building upon it.
  • Alternative theories credit Matthew as the earliest gospel, potentially informing Mark and Luke's writings.
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Matthew's Original Audience and Language

  • Early church fathers claimed Matthew wrote his gospel originally in Aramaic for a Jewish audience.
  • This explains Matthew's focus on Jewish perspectives and the Hebrew scriptures.
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Luke and Mark's Gospel Roles

  • Luke's gospel addresses the question of Gentile inclusion in the new faith community.
  • Mark likely derived his gospel from Peter's recollections, possibly influenced by Matthew and Luke's works.
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