Biblical Breadcrumbs

John the Baptist: why here? Why now? What point does it serve for him to appear in this story? Join me as I think through the reason for him and the other details given!

This episode, we see Herod's true motive and the faith of Joseph on full display. Also, there are a couple of interesting prophecies that Matthew cites. Join me as I get a bit confused over a small bit of Matthew, then attempt to explain it anyways!

Why do we get to talk about Herod? Why are the "Wise Men" important enough for Matthew to take note of? Join in as we think about those questions and more prophetic fulfillment.

These few verses give all that Matthew cares to tell us about the birth of Jesus. Join me and consider why Matthew chooses to emphasize the ideas that he does, as we talk through the rest of Matthew 1.

The beginning to the Gospel of Matthew. Genealogies! ...but why? Join me in considering why such an influential book of the Bible would start in such a "boring" way.