Foreign Language in Matthew

March 16, 2020

twice translated once at beginning and once at end in each case you have a translated ontology (immanuel - God to man, lema lema sabachthani - death to life

The Mystery of the Middle of Jesus' Mighty Deeds (Matthew 8–9)

At the geographic and literary center of Matthew's ten mighty deeds lies a confrontation with demons that unveils the true purpose of Christ's mission.

Apr 5, 2021

The Secret of the Middle of Matthew

Matthew places chapter 13 and its quotation of Psalm 78 at the chiastic center of his Gospel to reveal Christ as the suffering and exalted Davidic psalmist.

Nov 9, 2020

Why Are Judas and Judah So Similar?

Judas shares both his name and plot arc with the patriarch Judah, revealing how the Gospel portrays him as a tragic, counterfeit parody of true repentance.