Introduction to the Books of the Bible in my 

KJV

"The Gospel According to MATTHEW"

MATTHEW is the gospel written by a Jew to Jews about a Jew.  Matthew is the writer, his countrymen are the readers, and Jesus Christ is the subject.  Matthew's design is to present Jesus as the King of the Jews, the long-awaited Messiah.  Trhough a carefully selected series of Old Testament quotations, Matthew documents Jesus Christ's claim to be the Messiah.  His geneaology, baptism, messages, and miracles all point to the same inescapable conclusion: Christ is King.  Even in His death, seeming defeat is turned to victory by the Resurrection, and the message again echoes forth: the King of the Jews lives.

At an early date this gospel was given the title Kata Matthaion, "According to Matthew."  As this title suggests, other gospel accounts were known at the time (the word "Gospel" was added later).  Matthew ("Gift of the Lord") was also surnamed Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27).

Note:  These brief introductions to each book of the Bible (I chose to start with the NT first) is in my very unique Authorized King James Version Bible.  I'm sharing just to give you insight into the writers' intended messages to us.  May God bless and keep you in His hands and much love in Christ Jesus to all!  Brenda Alexander