About this course

This course is free because of the generosity of our Vision Partners.

In this course, we will ask the following question: if we knew the Old Testament well, then how would we read the Gospel of Matthew differently? It is widely accepted that Matthew is the most Jewish Gospel. It is also clear that “the Bible” of Jesus, Matthew, and the rest of the Jewish believers was equivalent to what we call today “the Old Testament.” If we want to read the First Gospel for all its worth, we need to become familiar with the story and elements of the Old Testament as New Testament Christians heard them.
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Course objectives

In this course, we will:

  • Explore the unique structural elements of the Gospel of Matthew and how they contribute to its identity.

  • Analyze the concept of "fulfillment" of Scripture in Matthew and its significance for understanding Jesus.

  • Investigate the methods used by the earliest Jesus followers and other Jewish communities to read and interpret their Scriptures.

  • Reflect on how contemporary readings of Matthew can lead to deeper questions and insights about Jesus and biblical interpretation.

Course outline

    1. About this course

    2. What you'll learn

    3. What you need

    4. Instructor

    1. Pre-work 01

    2. Session 01

    3. Quiz 01

    4. Discussion 01

    1. Pre-work 02

    2. Session 02

    3. Quiz 02

    4. Discussion 02

    1. Pre-work 03

    2. Session 03

    3. Quiz 03

    4. Discussion 03

    1. Pre-work 04

    2. Session 04

    3. Quiz 04

    4. Discussion 04

    1. Pre-work 05

    2. Session 05

    3. Quiz 05

    4. Discussion 05

The Book of Matthew

  • Free
  • 7.5 hours of video content
  • 8 Modules

Additional course details:

  • Difficulty level: 3

    The learning difficulty for this course is 4 out of 5. It is recommended for intermediate students and above.

  • Unlimited access

    You receive unlimited access to the course once you enroll.

  • Certificate of completion

    You automatically receive a certificate of completion once you finish the course.

Instructor

Dr. David B. Capes

Dr. David B. Capes is the Director of the Lanier Theological Library in Houston, TX. Prior to that, he served academic posts as professor, department chair, and dean at Wheaton College, Houston Baptist University, and Houston Graduate School of Theology. He has authored, co-authored, edited, and co-edited thirteen books including Rediscovering Paul (InterVarsity Academic), Rediscovering Jesus (InterVarsity Academic), The Divine Christ (Baker Academic), Israel’s God and Rebecca’s Children (Baylor Univ. Press). He recently finished a book Matthew through Old Testament Eyes (Kregel Academic, forthcoming). He serves as the New Testament editor for the Word Biblical Commentary (Zondervan) and edits a series with Mike Bird and Scott Harrowed entitled “Studies in Early Christology.” He is married to Cathy and is the father of three boys.