New Edit on a Literary Chiasm in Matthew

Chiastic Structure of Matthew 17.1-21.17

 Jeff Miller

 @.  Affirmation of Jesus’ Identity… misrepresentation of identity thru temple/shrine corrected…a touch on theme of rejection. 17.1-13

    #. Representative Israelite  healed by Jesus who overcomes inadequacy of those representing Israel at large. 17. 14-18

     $. Disciples: "Why can't we dominate?" Jesus: "You can't, but you can...through the way of fidelity." 17. 19-21

       %. Rejection, crucifixion, resurrection foretold. 17. 22

         &. Kingdom hierarchy and Kingdom authority with a story illustrating a Kingdom emphasis on getting "All In".  17. 24 – 18. 35

           *. Being “lawfully accomplished” in pursuits of this age looks impossible by the law of Christ…disciples object…Jesus offers help. 19.1-12

    x. Let children come to Jesus, hungry, dependent, loyally-acknowledging Him; of such is heaven’s government 19.13-15

                   

           *.' Being “lawfully accomplished”  looks impossible by the law of Christ…disciples object…Jesus offers help. 19.16-26

         &.' Kingdom hierarchy and Kingdom authority with a story illustrating a Kingdom emphasis on getting "All In".  19.27 – 20.16

       %.' Rejection, crucifixion, resurrection foretold. 20: 17-19

     $.'  Disciples: "Why can't we dominate?" Jesus: "You can't, but you can...through the way of fidelity." 20: 20- 28

    #.' Representative Israelite  healed by Jesus who overcomes inadequacy of those representing Israel at large. 20: 29-34

 @.' Affirmation of Jesus’ Identity… misrepresentation of identity thru temple/shrine corrected…a touch on theme of rejection. 17.1-13