Matthew's gospel emphasizes Jesus' Jewish identity and fulfillment of Jewish prophecy to portray him as the promised Messiah. It highlights his divine sonship and authority while also showing him upholding Mosaic law. Key events and teachings demonstrate he is the king who establishes God's kingdom on earth.
Matthew traces Jesus' lineage back to Abraham and David to firmly establish his Jewish credentials. He portrays Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. Numerous citations of passages like Isaiah 7:14 and Hosea 11:1 present Jesus as the one who was prophesied to come. Matthew also emphasizes