Is the book of Matthew church-age Christianity or Jewish Law?
The book of Matthew is not church-age Christianity; it is Law and Jewish, centered on Christ coming to His own under the Abrahamic covenant. The majority view that Matthew opens Christianity or church ground is contrary to the context, which places Christ's earthly ministry under covenant promises to Israel.
Les teaches that Matthew must not be read as church-age Christianity. He explains that Jesus said what He said because He came to fulfill the covenant, and all the covenants rested on the Abrahamic covenant, which included no one but Jews. Les calls his approach to Christ's earthly ministry "The Road Less Traveled," noting it is a minority view. The majority think that as soon as you get into Matthew you are in Christianity and church ground, but he says nothing could be further from the truth. This is Law, this is Jewish, and Christ came to His own. Until His own receive Him not, it must be dealt with under the covenant promises.