86: The Story of Scripture – Matthew 1-8

Summary

The sermon discusses transitioning from the Old Testament to the New Testament, specifically focusing on beginning the study with the Gospel of Matthew. The speaker emphasizes that Matthew's gospel is intentionally written to demonstrate Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel's messianic expectations, presenting him as the promised king. This marks a pivotal moment in the "story of scripture," where the narrative reaches its peak with the arrival of Jesus. The key takeaway is understanding the deliberate narrative progression and theological significance of Matthew's gospel in connecting the Old and New Testament storylines.