Today we read and talk through the long list of names that Matthew places at the beginning of his Gospel. What does it all mean? Is it just a boring list, or is there more to it?

There's always more to it.

References/Sources

France, Richard T. The Gospel of Matthew. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2010.

Keener, Craig S. The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2009.

Nolland, John. The Gospel of Matthew: A Commentary on the Greek Text. Eerdmans, 2008.

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