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The teachings of Jesus are presented in a thematic way. It was used to teach new converts about Jesus because it is the fullest and most systematic account of His life and message. The purposes of Matthew were evangelism and discipleship, the twin aspects of the Great Commission.

(Luke 16:13); and (4) God’s provision for nature serves as an example of God’s provision for people (Luke 12:22–31). Jesus repeated His teachings for different groups and used the same analogies in different settings. B. Jesus used nature to teach about God: (1) all things belong to God; and (2) men are more important than things or animals. C. This section must be understood not in literal terms, but in contrasts. Earthly possessions are not evil, but the misplaced priority of material things can
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