CHARACTER STUDY ~ MATTHEW

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The name Matthew is of Hebrew origin which means "gift of God, or gift of Yahweh". He is also called Levi the son of Alphaeus. He was a disciple of Jesus and the Gospel of Matthew is accredited to him.


Some Characteristics of Matthew:

✔ Matthew was a tax collector. His main job is collecting taxes for the Roman authorities. He got rich by taking taxes from his own people, often by taking more than he should have.  

✔ Matthew was a disciple of Jesus Christ. While at post working, Jesus called Matthew to follow Him. Matthew left his tax booth right away to follow Jesus. He left behind the source of his wealth, choosing instead to follow the Savior. He left his safe and comfortable job to go on a journey, face hardships, and die for his faith. He left his old life to start a new one with Jesus. All we need is Jesus in our lives. 

✔ Matthew held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. He opened the door of salvation for others to draw closer to Jesus. Jesus in response to the Pharisees and the teachers of the law on why He dined with sinners said, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance". 

✔ The record of Matthew's death has not been recorded in scripture but is likely to be written in some Christian literature. 


  

Supporting Scriptures: Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27-32;  

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