Thinking on Scripture with Dr. Steven R. Cook

By Dr. Steven R. CookSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Education

Thinking on Scripture with Dr. Steven R. Cook episodes

September 12, 2016 Matthew 21:18-32 Part 2

The Central Idea of the Text is that Jesus enters Jerusalem on the second day of the Passover week and defends His authority to Israel’s leadership. The formal rejection of Jesus began in Matthew 21:18 and continues through chapter 23.

39 min
September 12, 2016 Matthew 20:1-34 Part 2

The Central Idea of the Text is that Jesus
reveals that rewards are sovereignly given for work performed (Matt. 20:1-16),
and that greatness in the kingdom belongs to those who serve with humility
(Matt. 20:17-34).

47 min
September 12, 2016 Matthew 21:18-32 Part 1

The Central Idea of the Text is that Jesus enters Jerusalem on the second day of the Passover week and defends His authority to Israel’s leadership. The formal rejection of Jesus began in Matthew 21:18 and continues through chapter 23.

28 min
September 12, 2016 Matthew 20:1-34 Part 1

The Central Idea of the Text is that Jesus
reveals that rewards are sovereignly given for work performed (Matt. 20:1-16),
and that greatness in the kingdom belongs to those who serve with humility
(Matt. 20:17-34).

43 min
September 12, 2016 Matthew 21:33-46

The Central Idea of the Text is
that Jesus presents a parable that reveals He is God’s chosen Son and the
religious leadership will be judged for rejecting Him.
39 min
September 12, 2016 Matthew 21:1-17 Part 1

The Central Idea of the Text is that Jesus enters Jerusalem as the King of Israel and begins the week that leads to His death, burial and resurrection.
46 min
September 12, 2016 Matthew 21:1-17 Part 2

The Central Idea of the Text is that Jesus enters
Jerusalem as the King of Israel and begins the week that leads to His death,
burial and resurrection.
36 min
September 12, 2016 Matthew 22:1-22 Part 1

The Central Idea of the Text is that Jesus gives
a parable that reveals God’s righteous judgment against Israel for their
hostile rejection of His offer to come to the wedding feast He’s prepared for
them. Afterward, Jesus reveals men
should render to God and human governments what belongs to them.

45 min
September 12, 2016 Matthew 22:1-22 Part 2

The Central Idea of the Text is that Jesus gives
a parable that reveals God’s righteous judgment against Israel for their
hostile rejection of His offer to come to the wedding feast He’s prepared for
them. Afterward, Jesus reveals men
should render to God and human governments what belongs to them.

43 min
September 12, 2016 Matthew 22:23-46 Part 1

The Central Idea of the Text is that Jesus corrected
the Sadducees about their misunderstanding of the Scriptures and the power of
God concerning resurrection, and provided the correct answer to the lawyer
regarding the greatest commandments of the Mosaic Law. Jesus then posed a question concerning
David’s son, the Messiah—which was actually about Himself—which stumped His
questioners. When they could no longer
trap Him with questions, they decided to resort to violence.

36 min