Rethinking Scripture Podcast
1) 94. Matthew 5-7 - Two Kingdoms, One Choice: The Sermon on the Mount in One Episode
In this episode we’ll be talking about Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It spans nearly three chapters in Matthew’s gospel… and it will challenge you to rethink many assumptions you may have had about how ...Show More
2) 93. Matthew 5 - Blessings, Curses, and Moving Mountains: The Architecture of Matthew’s Gospel
In this episode we're diving into Matthew chapter 5 and we’ll notice a fascinating aspect of Matthew gospel. Matthew organizes Jesus’ major addresses into five distinct sermons. The first and the last...Show More
3) 92. Matthew 4 - Not the First Calling of the First Disciples
In this episode we finish Matthew chapter 4 by looking at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee and what some say is the calling of the first disciples. Did these men immediately leave everythin...Show More
4) 91. Matthew 3-4 - Fulfilling the Theme of Baptism and Testing
In this episode we’ll spend some time talking about Jewish baptism, take a look at a curious statement Jesus makes, and then talk about his testing in the wilderness at the beginning of Matthew 4. All...Show More
5) 90. Matthew 3 - The Baptist
In this episode we’re in the first 12 verses of Matthew 3. It’s a deep dive into John the Baptist’s ministry and no matter how familiar you think you are with this New Testament character, I guarantee...Show More
6) 89. Matthew 1-2 - Exploring Authorial Intent in Birth Narratives
The story of Jesus’ birth has become more than familiar to many. But even after hearing it year after year during the holiday season, there are still elements we may be missing. In this episode, we’ll...Show More
7) Matthew 1 - A Royal Genogram - Pt. 2
Mathew begins his gospel with a long list of names… and it’s a list you may be tempted to skip over just to move more quickly to the story of Jesus’ birth… but the birth story really begins with the l...Show More
8) Matthew 1 - A Royal Genogram - Pt. 1
I’ve always thought most of scripture was inspired… I mean, let’s be honest, those long lists of names in the genealogies, somebody must have snuck those in after the final edits. If that’s what you’v...Show More
9) Intro to Matthew - Recognizing the Ol’ Switcharoony
In the movie the Princess Bride, there is a battle of the wits between two characters, Vizzini, a “Sicilian man of genius,” and the main character Westley. For those who have seen it, you know it’s a ...Show More
10) A New Year... with New Projects!
Some of you have contacted me asking if I’m ok. Yes… everything’s good. I just took the last few months off from producing podcasts. That’s all… For those of you listening in real time… you realize ...Show More