Biblical Literacy Podcast

5-15-22 Biblical-literacy

Mark continued his series of Snapshots of Jesus returning to the Gospel of Matthew and addressing a few odd passages.

Friends. Matthew 11:16-19 - Jesus was a friend of sinners and to me. Wisdom bears fruit.

Vegetables Matthew 13:31-32 - Big things can grow from little starts.

Moving Matthew 8:1-3 - Although we are all unclean lepers, Jesus will never turn you away when you come to Him for help.

Bonus Passage. Matthew 20:20-22 - James and John’s mother’s request. God knows best.

Listen to Mark explain how Jesus is our friend, our faith may start small, but it grows. Mark encourages us to approach Jesus for all things.

5-8-22 Biblical-Literacy

Mark taught Mother’s Day: Lessons and instructions from the Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6 as he continued Snapshots of Jesus. Manners of righteousness, the how and why.

The Instruction - Matthew 6:1-4

Danger is always present. Beware of practicing righteousness in front of people. We don’t do it to be seen by them. Instead allow our reward to be from God and in heaven.

The Applications - Matthew 6:5-6

Give in secret. Don’t let your right hand know what your left hand is doing. Pray in secret. Practice humility. Your Father who is not seen will see and reward you. Pray with a sincere heart., not with many words. Fast in secret. May it not be seen by others. Listen to Mark summarize Jesus’ instructions for the righteous life that pleases God

Mark introduces today’s class with a reminder of the context of the writers of Mark and Matthew with a focus on Snapshots of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew. Mark’s Gospel was written on behalf of Peter for a largely Gentile audience, and Matthew’s Gospel was written for the Jewish people.

Today Mark taught three important points about the context of Matthew:

1. Matthew as a Gospel

2. The various passages in Matthew in relation to the Jewish audience context.

3. Points for home: God loves me; God loves you; and watch God at work.

Listen to Mark share how God wove His divine purpose in Matthew’s Gospel and throughout the Bible.

Synopsis Biblical Literacy Snapshots of Jesus 04/24/2022

Mark Interviews Bill Mounce and Dan Wallace

Bill and Dan were childhood friends and lived and took very different paths

In their careers, as Greek Scholars, and both were joined together as

members of the NIV Translation Committee. They discussed that journey in some

detail, which included how each of them were led to the Lord.

Bill and Dan discussed why they wanted to learn Greek. Both have PHD’s and

are very well versed and very well known for their work in translating original

manuscripts from Greek to English. Both discussed their reason for pursuing

Greek translation as a life long career.

Bill has written a book titled “Basics of Biblical Greek” which has sold over a half

a million copies.

They discussed in a very specific way how verses of the bible are translated and

the difficulty of deciphering the meaning of Greek translations into English Bible

Versions, NIV, ESV, and KJV for example. They discussed this with respect to

John 1:1, Luke 2:14, Matthew 6:13 and others.

The lesson was enlightening and motivated us to study the Bible and do our best

to understand the meaning of the message therein.

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4-10-22 Biblical-Literacy

Mark taught today on Holy Week, giving us snapshots of Jesus from the days leading to the crucifixion and Resurrection Sunday/Easter

Palm Sunday-The Triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The people went out to meet Him, just as we are to meet Jesus every day.

Holy Monday-Jesus came as a man of peace, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.

Holy Tuesday-The puzzle of God or Word of God? Jesus was pierced for our transgressions. God is a just God.

Holy Wednesday-Mary anoints the feet of Jesus with expensive oil. Are we giving our best to the Lord?

Maundy Thursday-The instruction of Jesus.  Jesus washed the feet of His disciples. He washes us clean

Good Friday-The day of Jesus’ crucifixion

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4-3-22 Biblical Literacy

Snapshots of Jesus from Matthew.   Today’s lesson focused on Matthew 15.   Mark uses a boxing match to illustrate the lesson.

Round 1. Pharisees and the scribes vs the disciples not washing their hands before eating

Jesus comments on what God says vs what the elders say and called them hypocrites.

Round 2.   The Canaanite woman who demonstrated great faith in asking Jesus to heal her daughter.

Listen to Mark discuss how the cross of Christ is a stumbling block for unbelievers and questions to ponder: Why do I come to Jesus? How am I

doing on hypocrisy? What is coming out of my heart and mind? How am I handling God’s tests?

Mark continued with Snapshots of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew. Mark showed the similarities and distinctions between Moses the prophet and Jesus; both were commissioned to bring God’s people out of slavery. Moses was a man who communicated God’s message to His chosen people. Jesus is the Son of God who authored the message. Jesus is a willing prophet but Moses had to be convinced. Mark elaborates how the two were similar, distinct and the reasons why.

Listen to Mark expound Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, the meaning of the word blessed, and how we can listen to Jesus, choose wisely, and why we should let Him work on us on the inside to be more like Him.

Dr. David B. Capes taught for Mark this week providing an overview of the Gospel of Matthew as part of the Snapshots of Jesus series. Dr. Capes posed the question: If we knew the Old Testament well, how might it impact how we read Matthew?

In Matthew 1:1, we see Jesus as:

1. Messiah - God with us, Son of Man, LORD. One who is anointed. God’s chosen anointed agent whose task is to liberate the world from disease, death, spiritual power, sin, and oppression (including religion and political).

2. Son of David - David’s kingdom will continue through the Messiah. David’s son would be on the throne of David forever.

3. Son of Abraham - Jesus is true Israel. God’s covenant with Abraham and His promise to be a blessing to all nations.

We discover Matthew purposely mentions five women in the lineage of Jesus: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, wife of Uriah (Bathsheba), and Mary mother of Jesus. Jesus’ teachings demonstrate women have a new role in the kingdom of God. Outsiders have become insiders.

Listen to Dr. Capes explain an overview of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus is the fulfiller of prophecy. God with us.