This paper discusses how, throughout the Gospel, Matthew uses the symbol of
king, in its various manifestations, to authenticate
Jesus as the Messiah, to link with the Old Testament and the Torah, and to describe Jesus' role as the bringer of the law and the model and
teacher of righteousness. Table of Contents Introduction Genealogy Infancy Narrative Herod Comparison Comparisons with Old Testament Figures Law and Torah Pharisees John the Baptist Unmerciful Servant Parable
King and Teacher Passion Narrative Conclusion