Matthew 1
Video Introduction to the Book of Matthew
Gospel of Matthew—Some Major Events
A First-Century House
Matthew 2
Winter in Bethlehem
View of the Valley of Jezreel
Matthew 3
The Wilderness of Judea, West of the Jordan River
The Wilderness
John the Baptizer’s Clothing and Appearance
Locusts
Wild Honey
Garments Worn by a Pharisee in Jesus’ Day
Horned Viper
Sandals
Winnowing Grain
Threshing Tools
The Jordan River
Matthew 4
The Wilderness of Judea, West of the Jordan River
The Wilderness
Battlement of the Temple
North Shore of the Sea of Galilee, Looking Northwest
Casting a Net
Fish of the Sea of Galilee
Mending a Fishing Net
First-Century Fishing Boat
Remains of a Galilean Fishing Boat
First-Century Synagogue
Matthew 5
North Shore of the Sea of Galilee, Looking Northwest
Salt on the Shore of the Dead Sea
First-Century Oil Lamp
Domestic Lampstand
The Valley of Hinnom (Gehenna)
Modern-Day Valley of Hinnom
Certificate of Divorce
Matthew 6
First-Century Synagogue
“Your Clothing Has Become Moth-Eaten”
Lilies of the Field
Matthew 7
Wolf
Fig Tree, Grapevine, and Thornbush
Matthew 8
A Roman Centurion, or Army Officer, Dressed for Battle
Foxes’ Dens and Birds’ Nests
Cliffs on the Eastern Side of the Sea of Galilee
Matthew 9
North Shore of the Sea of Galilee, Looking Northwest
Jesus Invites Matthew to Be His Follower
Animal Skins Used to Store Wine
First-Century Synagogue
Matthew 10
Staff and Food Pouch
Wolf
Whip for Scourging
Typical Flat-Roofed Houses
The Valley of Hinnom (Gehenna)
Sparrow
Matthew 11
Royal Houses
The Marketplace
Bone Flute
Chorazin and Bethsaida
Capernaum, Chorazin, and Bethsaida
Yoke
Matthew 12
Kernels of Grain
First-Century Synagogue
Horned Viper
Matthew 13
The Sea of Galilee Near Capernaum
Sowing Seed
Remains of Ancient Storehouses at Masada
Reapers
Mustard Grain
Fishermen Hauling in a Dragnet
Matthew 14
Coin Made by Herod Antipas
Northeast Portion of the Sea of Galilee
Fish and Loaves
Baskets
Matthew 15
Baskets
Magadan on the Sea of Galilee
Matthew 16
Baskets
From the Sea of Galilee to the Region of Caesarea Philippi
Matthew 17
Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon As Seen From the Hula Valley Nature Reserve
Matthew 18
Millstone
Upper and Lower Millstones
The Valley of Hinnom (Gehenna)
The Shepherd and His Sheep
Matthew 19
East of the Jordan—Perea
Certificate of Divorce
Camel
Matthew 20
The Marketplace
Whip for Scourging
Matthew 21
Bethphage, the Mount of Olives, and Jerusalem
Colt, or Young Donkey
Winepress
Matthew 22
Tiberius Caesar
Matthew 23
Scripture-Containing Case, or Phylactery
First-Century Synagogue
The Front Seats in the Synagogue
Prominent Places at Evening Meals
The Valley of Hinnom (Gehenna)
Modern-Day Valley of Hinnom
Mint, Dill, and Cumin
Camel
Horned Viper
Whip for Scourging
A Hen Gathering Her Chicks
Matthew 24
Stones From the Temple Mount
Mount of Olives
Outer Garments
Fig Tree
Hand Mill
Matthew 25
Winnowing Grain
Matthew 26
Alabaster Jar
The Passover Meal
Vine
Matthew 27
Inscription Bearing the Name Pontius Pilate
Nail in a Heel Bone
Tomb Chamber
Matthew 28
Tomb Chamber
Gospel of Matthew—Some Major Events
Gospel of Matthew—Some Major Events
Where possible, events have been listed in chronological order
Each Gospel map traces a different series of events
1. Jesus is born in Bethlehem (Mt 2:1; Lu 2:4-6)
2. Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness of Judea (Mt 4:1-3; Mr 1:12, 13; Lu 4:1-4)
3. Jesus’ first preaching tour of Galilee when he brings along his first four disciples; he probably begins from the area near Capernaum (Mt 4:23; Mr 1:38, 39; Lu 4:42, 43)
4. In the vicinity of Capernaum, Jesus calls Matthew (Mt 9:9; Mr 2:14; Lu 5:27, 28)
5. Jesus delivers the Sermon on the Mount in the hilly terrain near Capernaum (Mt 5:1, 2; Lu 6:17, 20)
6. On the east side of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus meets demon-possessed men; demons are sent into swine (Mt 8:28, 31, 32; Mr 5:1, 2, 11-13; Lu 8:26, 27, 32, 33)
7. People of Jesus’ hometown, Nazareth, reject him (Mt 13:54-57; Mr 6:1-3)
8. Third preaching tour of Galilee, possibly from the area near Nazareth (Mt 9:35, 37, 38; Mr 6:6, 7; Lu 9:1, 2)
9. John the Baptist is killed, apparently in Tiberias (Mt 14:10; Mr 6:27)
10. After traveling through the region of Tyre and Sidon, Jesus feeds about 4,000 men on the east side of the Sea of Galilee (Mt 15:29, 36-38; Mr 8:1, 2, 6, 9)
11. Jesus goes to the region of Magadan; the Pharisees and Sadducees ask for a sign from heaven (Mt 15:39; 16:1, 2, 4; Mr 8:10-12)
12. In the region of Caesarea Philippi, Peter identifies Jesus as the Christ; Jesus promises Peter the keys of the Kingdom (Mt 16:13-16, 19)
13. Jesus’ transfiguration, probably on some spur of Mount Hermon (Mt 17:1, 2; Mr 9:2, 3; Lu 9:28, 29)
14. Jesus again foretells his death and resurrection, probably while in Perea (Mt 20:17-19; Mr 10:32-34; Lu 18:31-33)
15. Jesus arrives at Bethany; Mary pours oil on Jesus’ head and feet (Mt 26:6, 7, 12, 13; Mr 14:3, 8, 9; Joh 12:1, 3, 7, 8)
16. On the Mount of Olives, the disciples ask about the sign of Jesus’ presence (Mt 24:3; Mr 13:3, 4; Lu 21:7)
17. In Jerusalem, Jesus institutes the Lord’s Evening Meal (Mt 26:26-28; Mr 14:22-24; Lu 22:19, 20)
18. Judas feels remorse and hangs himself; priests purchase a field that came to be known as Field of Blood (Akeldama) (Mt 27:3-8)
19. Jesus stands before Pilate in the governor’s palace (Mt 27:11-14; Mr 15:1, 2; Lu 23:1-3; Joh 18:33, 36, 37)
20. Jesus is buried (Mt 27:57-60; Mr 15:43-46; Lu 23:50, 52, 53; Joh 19:38, 40-42)
21. In Galilee, Jesus gives the commission to make disciples (Mt 28:16-20)