I will make you…
The ministry of Jesus begins in Galilee of the Gentiles. This has special significance to Matthew, as will the calling of two set of brothers to something that will change their lives forever. And it will our as well.
Led by the Spirit to be tempted!
Following His baptism Jesus is led into the wilderness there to be tested. But unlike ancient Israel who failed their wilderness test, this test of the new Israel will not be the same.
The true Son, true Israel!
This is on the Baptism of Jesus Himself, by the Baptist. Just why is this baptism of Jesus necessary? Surely He doesn’t need to repent and subject Himself to what John is demanding?
In those days came John
A man in rustic garb, living off the land, came thundering a message of repentance, and a new twist to what was a normal act of purification for the Jews. But John is saying some thing much different to the...
The Nazarene!
This is a look at Matthew’s style of exposition and just what he is endeavoring to do as he uses scripture in ways we are not use to. But what he would tell us is special.
A star is rising
It is but a week past epiphany, but as this effort is to cover the entire gospel, here we look at the events surrounding the visit of the Magi, and just what this star might be.
The Gospel according to Matthew
This begins what will be a year long exposition of the Gospel of Matthew. Here is an introduction to this gospel, the birth of Jesus, and a fascinating look at the genealogy.
How to be used of God!
his little incident, where Peter assumes that Jesus will pay a particular tax, will provide a lesson for us all. And as well another indication, or proof that Jesus is not only a great prophet, the obvious Messiah, but a...