On this episode of the Backdrop, we dive into chapters 10, 11, and 12 of Matthew, looking at the disciples, John the Baptist, Jesus arguing with the Pharisees about the finer points of Biblical interpretation, and more. 

As we continue our journey through Matthew, Curtis finishes out the parables in chapter 13, considering the question: "why do bad things happen?".

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As we continue our journey through Matthew, Meredith looks at the parables in chapter 13 that speak to the value of the Kingdom.

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For Black History Month (and maybe a little beyond), we are reviving "What Curtis Read This Week", using the book African American Religious History, a compilation of primary source documents from the history of the Black Church in America edited by Milton C. Sernett.

In this first installment, a couple interesting and important things from the pre-Civil War South.

As we continue our journey through Matthew, Curtis looks at the first, and longest, parable in the central chapter of Matthew's Gospel, ch. 13.

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As we continue our journey through Matthew, Meredith looks at Jesus' invitation to an easy yoke, and a light burden (complete with three part alliteration!).

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Now that we're caught up on sermons....

As we continue our journey through Matthew, Curtis looks the new family that Jesus is forming around himself, and what it might mean for us today.

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It's backlogged sermon release day!

As we continue our journey through Matthew, Curtis looks at what Matthew 8-9 have to say about Jesus' power.

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It's backlogged sermon release day!

As we continue our journey through Matthew, Meredith looks at how Jesus portrays God as a good parent in the Sermon on the Mount.

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It's backlogged sermon release day!

As we continue our journey through Matthew, Meredith looks at the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6, and the invitation it extends to God's Kingdom.

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