A study in Matthew chapter 3, discussing John the Baptist

In this episode, we look into the similarities between Moses and Jesus, and why Matthew seems to think it's important.  

No Nativity scene is complete without the Wise men...but who were they?

We take a look at the prophecies and supernatural events around the birth of Jesus

Why begin the New Testament with a genealogy?  Is there more here than meets the eye at first glance? 

The Gospel of Matthew begins with a genealogy... how does it deepen our understanding of the Gospel of the King?

Jon and Martin talk about the important Themes in the Gospel of Matthew.  Discussing how Old Testament concepts deepen our reading of the Gospel and what ideas to be on the look for, when reading the book.  

Gospel is a word churches use in many ways, but what did the word mean to the early Christians?

Great book for you to check out: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Bigger-than-Think-Comprehensive/dp/B0DDL579LZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BI3OFCN9TLCY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qYvHYXZwjO-dBFcC_b6eUDq1WDsMGGE-X5WWRsrwHLLGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.aFOdJ5mzOuVhdEKy70wfrUC9IDBVDqx4KpfWHBRk55A&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+gospel+is+bigger+than+you+think+by+anthony+delgado&qid=1735848081&sprefix=anthony+delg%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Through-Eyes-David-Capes/dp/0825444780/ref=sr_1_5?crid=AAKX5LFNTIRL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hf2rNknD5rVKjy4fFxqE668_9fnGEjTxJ58wJMJTGYLiw_iwQurvuQcvcnEnCsfkOVohzk-GXyA3wQ-MvPiPMzmhN_v0FNl-nQYkP6Gt3pIQkUhfxrBdupK7sQ0VNJ-iKBd8dsx1-Trqm2bzA0NFLO10z5_a17HZuS275wPmEcMttKwebZZkCadFEEuI2Rh6cM791o4Wa5G_7OK8rj5g3LwaL7_J23_lf4a6z5WUcog.V1MDBZj-jMT_0ajOXvqfeHOHXKbFdedsQpz9LTkRlvg&dib_tag=se&keywords=david+b+capes&qid=1735848222&sprefix=david+b+capes%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-5

Dr. Nijay Gupta of Northern Seminary joins us to discuss his upcoming book.  

We discuss the importance of reading in community, our thoughts on C.S. Lewis and give a glimpse into season three.