In this brief introduction to Matthew 5 and the Sermon on the Mount, we'll ask a couple of questions of the text and pursue balance. Also, please forgive my voice and poor microphone performance!

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Is it some optional "add-on" for super-Christians? Or does it mean something else entirely? Have a listen!

What is "The Kingdom of Heaven" and what does it mean that it's "at hand?" Isn't it something that's way off in the future? Or is it really, actually here now? Have a listen!

In this episode, we explore the idea of Jesus' testing in the wilderness. What's up with this story, anyway, and what does it mean for you? Have a listen!

Today, we take the time to look at Jesus' baptism, and what exactly Jesus meant by "fulfill all righteousness." What did Jesus mean, and how did his baptism fulfill anything? Have a listen!

Who was John the Baptist? And why did Matthew describe his origin as "the wilderness?" Why does Matthew relate John's weird apparel to us readers? What did John mean when he said "bring fruits of repentance," and how did John's audience understand baptism? Have a listen!

In this episode, we follow Matthew as he traces the events of Matthew 2:13-28 back to the Old Testament, so as to say, "We've been here before."

In this text, Matthew introduces three characters, of which the Magi are only one. Have a listen!

In this short passage, we'll take a look at some claims that Matthew was making. For such a small passage, they're not at all small claims!

In this first episode dealing with the content of Matthew's Gospel (finally!), we take a look at the opening phrase and genealogy to discover that Matthew is writing to a Jewish audience that knows that Torah, and he's conveying some very specific things. Have a listen!