In part one of the Biblical Literalism series, we discuss the importance of examining the Judeo-Christian text with Jewish eyes. We search together for answers surrounding the true meaning of Matthew's ahistorical genealogy; we discuss the reason he decides to add the virgin birth to his narrative, despite it not being written about in the slightly older book of Mark, which Matthew certainly borrowed from; we also discuss Matthew intention in paralleling Moses' and Jesus' stories, and how Isaiah's supposed messianic prophecy may have really been about King Hezekiah, as it was addressed to his father Ahaz. 

Also included in this week's Storytime segment, I discuss my call to ministry--when I began feeling the call, the prophecies spoken over my life, how I was licensed, and how I navigated high school as a teenage preacher. Thank You For Listening