Let's get into the first Gospel in the New Testament – the Gospel of Matthew. David Starling (Morling College, Sydney) guides us through the "Matthewness" of what Matthew reveals to us about The Gospel. As David helps us to see, the Gospel according to Matthew relates to its age-old backdrop, the justice and righteousness of God, and heartfelt desire to obey the Lord Jesus.

Meet Our Guest 

David Starling is Morling College’s Vice Principal (Academic), as well as Dean of Bible and Theology, and lecturer in New Testament. David worked as an English teacher in Western Sydney before completing theological studies and serving as a pastor in Sydney's Inner West.

David Starling – Morling College

Bible references during this episode

• 2:10 Matthew 4:17 – “From that time on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'”

• 2:45 Matthew 3:2 – “… Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 

• 4:44 Matthew 24:14 – “This good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed in all the world…” 

• 5:05 Mark 13:10 – “And it is necessary that the gospel be preached to the nations.” 

• 9:40 Mark 14:9 – “Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.” 

• 11:25 Matthew 26:13 – “Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.” 

• 16:42 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 – Paul received and passed on the gospel details. 

• 19:50 Matthew 1 – The genealogy of Jesus. 

• 24:40 Matthew 1 and 2 - Jesus’ birth and infancy. 

• 26:40 Luke 24 – Jesus fulfills all Scripture. 

• 30:55 Isaiah 40-66 – Gospel language in the Old Testament. 

• 31:50 Isaiah 42 – The Servant of the Lord and God’s justice. 

• 32:50 Matthew 5 – The Beatitudes and “good news for those who hunger and thirst for righteousness”. 

• 36:45 Matthew 4 – Jesus and the Devil in the wilderness. 

• 39:20 Matthew 7:24-27 – The wise and foolish builders. 

• 41:00 John 20:31 – “Believe” 

• 41:08 Mark 8:34 – “Follow” 

• 41:40 Luke 24:45-48 – “Repent” 

• 44:00 Matthew 28:16-20 – “Obedience”  

• 44:40 Matthew 1:18-24 – Joseph’s kind obedience to law of Moses. 

• 45:25 Hoseas 6:6 - “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” 

• 45:35 Micah 6:6-8 – Act justly, love faithfulness, walk humbly with God. 

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