“How do we know that 14:1-12 is a flashback?”  “How do we know definitely that Matthew’s placement of the story of John the Baptist’s death before Jesus feeding 5000 and walking on water was a deliberate choice? Modern readers of course can see the contrast between the kings but are we certain this was intentional …

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I don’t quite get the logic in 13:13. If the reason he speaks in parables is because the people will not perceive or understand, doesn’t that mean would be free to speak plainly (given the crowd would not understand either way?).  I think it is interesting in v15 that God could clearly present the secrets …

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Still wondering why Jesus changed “me” to “you” in quoting Malachi 3:1 passage What is meant by the end of Matthew 11:19; “Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds”? How should we understand 11:22,24? Does Jesus mean that those who hear and reject the gospel will be judged and punished more harshly than those who …

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How does this being said pre-cross change its meaning for us relative to the disciples if it all? If not why does it not change? Central truth? I wonder if V16-25 is about future generations since v 1, 23 seem very specific to now. Perhaps v21-22 seems to be the future (after Jesus’ death & …

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“When it says “This was to fulfil what was spoken…” does that mean Jesus did that only for that reason?” “Why does Jesus describe the apostles as being of little faith? Don’t they believe that Jesus can save them from the storm? Why would they ask him to save them if this is not the …

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