About 120 people who had followed Jesus remained in Jerusalem including the eleven remaining Apostles, Mary the mother of Jesus and Jesus' brothers and other disciples - both men and women. A twelfth Apostle was chosen.

The tragic stories of Peter and Judas are told. Peter is forgiven but Judas kills himself.

Jesus demonstrates the need for servant leadership in the community he is establishing - the Church.  He predicts his betrayal by someone close to him - much like what happened to King David.

Despite many miracles and signs being performed in that area, most people did not believe. Jesus uses the prophecies of Isaiah to warn of impending disaster because of this unbelief.

Female disciples of Jesus are introduced. Parables are explained as revealing truth to those seeking and hiding the truth from those who are opposed.

Jesus continues to warn the nation of Israel and particularly the leaders that to ignore the signs of the presence of the Messiah is dangerous. Old Testament examples are used to reinforce the message.

Herod is angry. Joseph, warned in a dream, takes the family to Egypt where they are refugees. They return to Nazareth, in Galilee. Matthew uses many Old Testament prophecies.

Joseph is reassured by an angel in a dream. Matthew quotes from the Old Testament which is explained, together with three forms of Old Testament prophecy used in the New Testament. Joseph and Mary marry.