MATTHEW·DISTILLED (to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of) CHAPTER (TWO) SYNOPSIS = The events surrounding Jesus’ childhood years (from approx. 2yrs old until 30 yrs. old)[1]. There are 4 main events: Birthplace at Bethlehem (1-12), Escape to Egypt (13-15), Murder of Bethlehem’s children (16-18), Settle in Nazareth (19-23). 1. Jesus’ birthplace (Bethlehem) […]
Matthew 2.0 – Bethlehem
Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-12) The account recorded in these verses are some of the most familiar in all of the gospels. They are what we read (and see depicted in nativity scenes) at Christmas. Songs have even been written to commemorate this one event (e.g. “Oh Little Star of Bethlehem”). What however we may not know, […]
Matthew 1.3 – Jesus’ Spiritual Origin (Matthew 1:1-17)
JESUS’ SPIRITUAL ORIGIN (1:1-17) 1.1. The genealogical list found in these verses is NOT based on Mary’s bloodline (Jesus’ biological ancestry, Luk 3:23-38[1]), but rather Joseph – His adopted human father (16). 1.2. The reason Matthew starts w/ Jesus’ adopted family tree (versus His biological) is b/c of what it tells us about His spiritual […]
Matthew Introduction – Part 10: Understanding what it means for Jesus to be the Christ.
6.3. Understanding what it means for Jesus to be the Christ. The Old Testament is filled with promises of a coming Christ. And the New Testament – most especially her gospels, are devoted to revealing Jesus as their fulfillment. It is therefore impossible to correctly interpret the Bible’s content without first knowing exactly what this […]