Jesus’ Five Discourses
| The authoritative message of the Messiah (Sermon on the Mount) | chs. 5–7 |
| The authoritative mission of the Messiah’s messengers | ch. 10 |
| The mysteries of the messianic kingdom revealed in parables | ch. 13 |
| The community of the Messiah revealed | chs. 18–20 |
| The delay, return, and judgment of the Messiah (Olivet Discourse) | chs. 24–25 |