The Literary Structure of Matthew
Narrative
DiscourseA Introduction: Jesus (1-4)
B Sermon on the Mount: The “Now.” Identity and Reward (5-7)
C Jesus’ Deeds Demonstrated (8-9)
D Extension of Ministry to Others (words and deeds) (10)
E Israel’s Negative Response--Rejection (11-12)
F Good and Evil Described (Which one are you?)(13)
E’ Establishment of God’s New People: the Church (14-17)
D’ Instructions to the Church for Ministry (18)
C’ Jesus’ Words and Deeds Demonstrated (19-22)
B’ The Future: Future Judgment and Salvation (23-25)
A’ Conclusion: Jesus (26-28)