Of the following, the most important reason Matthew makes Jesus' identity public is to:

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Matthew makes Jesus' identity public in order to make the Jewish leaders culpable for Jesus' suffering. Throughout the Gospel, Matthew portrays Jesus as fulfilling Old Testament prophecies, including his suffering and death. By publicly revealing Jesus as the Messiah, Matthew suggests that the Jewish leaders are knowingly rejecting and opposing God's plan, and thus bear responsibility for Jesus' death.

Of the Following, the Most Important Reason Matthew Makes Jesus