Mar 23, 2025
Though Herod was only half Jewish, he was given the title of “King of the Jews” by Rome in 40 BC. He took control of Jerusalem in 37 BC until his death in 4 BC. Despite great achievements, he was a vicious man consumed by suspicion and paranoia.
Mar 16, 2025
Joseph became the earthly father through marrying Mary and adopting Jesus. In doing so, Joseph willingly accepted all the fatherly responsibilities, and simultaneously, legally established Jesus as a son of Abraham and of David.
Mar 9, 2025
Throughout his gospel, Matthew will show over and over again the various ways Jesus fulfills the COVENANTS and PROPHECIES of the Hebrew Scriptures.
Mar 2, 2025
What Are Matthew’s Main Themes? Matthew proves Jesus is the Messiah. Matthew shows that Jesus did not fail to establish the kingdom (the failure was the nation of Israel’s). Because the nation of Israel failed to respond, the Gospel was now open to Gentiles.
Feb 23, 2025
Like a root, bitterness puts off poison fruit like slander, lying, malice, hatred, anxiety, division.