I. The birth and preparation of the King 1:1-4:11
A. Jesus' birth and childhood 1:1-2:23
B. Jesus' preparation 3:1-4:11
II. Declaration of the Kings principles 4:14-7:29
A. The beginning of Jesus' ministry 4:12-25
B. Kingdom principles: The sermon on the mount 5:1-7:29
1. The setting 5:1,2
2. The subjects of the kingdom of heaven 5:3-16
3. The explanation of genuine righteousness 5:17-7:12
4. Jesus' warnings 7:13-27
5. The peoples response 7:28,29
III. The manifestation of the King 8:1-11:1
A. Jesus' power: a collection of miracles 8:1-9:34
B. Jesus' presence: commissioning the disciples 9:35-11:1
IV. Opposition to the King 11:2-13.53
A. Rejection of Jesus 11:2-30
B. Opposition to Jesus 12:1-50
C. Jesus adapts to His opposition: the parables 13:1-53
V. The Kings reaction to opposition 13:54-19:2
A. Jesus' withdrawal 13:54-16:2
B. Jesus' instructions to His disciples 16:13-19:2
VI. The formal presentation and rejection of the King 19:3-25:46
A. Continued instruction of the disciples 19:3-20-34
B. The triumphal entry 21:1-17
C. The nation's rejection of the King 21:18-22:46
D. The Kings rejection of the nation 23:1-39
VII. Crucifixion and resurrection 26:1-28:20
