Matthew is the first book of the New Testament and one of the four gospels. According to church tradition, it was written by Matthew, one of the twelve, a Jew, and former tax collector. The gospel starts with the genealogy of Jesus, the birth, the dreams of Joseph, and the visit of the wise men. It records the ministry of Jesus and ends with the great commission. The gospel according to Matthew contains many references to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. It is a book written from the Jewish perspective primarily for a Jewish audience to tell them that the Messiah has come. It also has a strong emphasis on Jesus' teaching. The Sermon on the Mount and the beatitudes are possibly the most studied part of this gospel. This category is for Bible studies on the book of Matthew.