In reading the Gospel of Matthew it is essential that we try to put ourselves back into the context: a context where, as far as the characters were concerned, there was no New Testament in existence. If we think of Matthew as relating to Old Testament promises, we will not be as liable to read our assumptions into what is going on.
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Audio Lectures on Matthew: Chapter One
In reading the Gospel of Matthew it is essential that we try to put ourselves back into the context: a context where, as far as the characters were concerned, there was no New Testament in existence. If we think of Matthew as relating to Old Testament promises, we will not be as liable to read our assumptions into what is going on.
… Continue Reading