Robert Bobo and David Dycus continue examining the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew has been described as the most important book of the Christian faith. Historians tell us this was the most widely read and quoted book of the early church. Matthew bridges the gap between the testaments. Matthew wrote from the perspective of Old Testament prophecies to demonstrate New Testament fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Matthew is the first to mention the church by name. Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and King.