Episodes

  • Introduction to Matthew's Gospel

    Introduction to Matthew's Gospel
    Jan 8 2015
    This introductory lesson will review the historical, political and social conditions that led up to and include the times in which this gospel record was written.
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    46 mins
  • The New Testament Canon

    The New Testament Canon
    Jan 15 2015
    In this lesson we continue to examine background information about Matthew himself and a closer look at the purpose and structure of his book.
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    39 mins
  • Beginnings of the Gospel: Narrative #1

    Beginnings of the Gospel: Narrative #1
    Jan 22 2015
    This lesson begins the comments and explanations of the material that Matthew lists in his opening narrative which include Jesus' genealogy, birth, escape to Egypt and return to Nazareth.
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    39 mins
  • Sermon on the Mount: Discourse #1

    Sermon on the Mount: Discourse #1
    Jan 29 2015
    In this lesson we review the five main topics discussed by Jesus in His Sermon on the Mount.
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    42 mins
  • Jesus' Power: Narrative #2

    Jesus' Power: Narrative #2
    Feb 5 2015
    In this section Matthew describes 3 amazing days in Jesus' busy life.
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    37 mins
  • Names and Mission of the Apostles: Discourse #2

    Names and Mission of the Apostles: Discourse #2
    Feb 12 2015
    Matthew lists the names of those chosen by Jesus to be His special messengers, and reviews the instructions and warnings Jesus gives them before sending them out on their first solo mission.
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    39 mins
  • Jesus Faces Skepticism: Narrative #3

    Jesus Faces Skepticism: Narrative #3
    Feb 19 2015
    Matthew describes the aggressive questioning Jesus would begin to draw from the Jewish religious leaders as His ministry progressed.
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    44 mins
  • The Use of Parables in Jesus' Teaching: Discourse #3

    The Use of Parables in Jesus' Teaching: Discourse #3
    Feb 26 2015
    This lesson will examine the reasons why Jesus used parables in His teaching ministry and what rules we need to follow in order to understand their original meaning and how to draw applications from them today.
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    37 mins