Tag: Gospel of Matthew
-
The wise men and the mission of God. Studying Matthew 2
In Matthew 2, verse 1 ends by saying that wise men from the east came to Jerusalem. The ESV says wise men. The Greek word that it comes from is magi, if you’ve ever heard that term. They’re basically astrologers and astrology was respected in the ancient Roman world. The text says that they came…
-
Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
At the beginning of the Beatitudes, “Jesus said: Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for there’s is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). To be poor in Spirit is to recognize that you have nothing to offer God. That your account has no balance in it through which you can pay your way into heaven.…
-
Sunday to Friday: “Save us!” to “Crucify!”
Originally published March 20, 2016 Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey. It’s a festive scene. Passover week, one of the most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar. Jesus has been preaching throughout the region of Galilee. He has built up quite the following: teaching on the kingdom of heaven and performing miracles. And here…
-
Sunday to Friday: Save us! To Crucify!
Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey. It’s a festive scene. Passover week, one of the most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar. Jesus has been preaching throughout the region of Galilee. He has built up quite the following: teaching on the kingdom of heaven and performing miracles. And here he enters the holy city,…
Josh Benner 