From the context of Matthew’s calling as one of the Twelve Disciples (Matthew 9:9), it is not surprising that most scholars ...

Matthew was stabbed in the back. Philip the Apostle was called by Jesus Christ with 2 words – “Follow me.” John 1:43-51 recounts the calling of Philip and his friend Nathaniel. Philip was a ...

This gospel was written by a Jew, Matthew the tax-collector, for a Jewish Christian audience. The narrative closely follows the life of Jesus from his birth, through his ministry and unto his ...

The table below shows the context and aims of the Gospel writers. Matthew The Apostle Matthew (Levi) is linked to this Gospel. He had in mind people who were Jewish converts to Christianity.