Matthew is the first Gospel record we come to in the New Testament. It is one of four Gospels. Matthew covers Christ as a King. Mark covers Christ as a servant and Luke covers Christ as a servant. John of course is the Gospel that covers Christ as God. This gives us an accurate picture of the time of Christ. It is important that we understand that Christ was the Immanuel or God with us. This is His story and Matthew conveys it in the light of His kingship. From the genealogy of Christ to His name of Jesus we see the king presented. We see it in Herod who attempts to kill Him and even the Chief Priests and Scribes who identify Him for Herod. We also see Pilate's declaration of His kingship. His message was to repent for the Kingdom of Heaven was at hand. He was. This is written in the style the author calls and opinionary.