The Literary Structure of Matthew

Narrative
Discourse

A  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)