All of the following were important purposes for Matthew except

A. demonstrating Jesus' credentials as Israel's Messiah.
B. presenting Jesus as the supreme teacher and interpreter of the Mosaic Torah.
C. instructing the church in correct beliefs and behavior to ensure Jesus' approval upon his return.
D. healing the rift between Jewish and Gentile converts.


D. healing the rift between Jewish and Gentile converts.

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A) Inductive, weak. B) Deductive, sound. C) Deductive, valid. D) Deductive, invalid. E) Inductive, strong.

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What will be an ideal response?

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