This is the first gospel. Matthew quotes old testament scripture 47 times in the gospel. Why might he do this? Matthew is a jew and is speaking to the jews so he might be emphasizing their traditions and focusing on what they know. Matthew is probably trying to get them on board with what the word he is spreading about the messiah.
Something to think about...What do think is the difference between these two: "the letter of the law vs. the spirit of the law."
grace & peace
kevin
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