How should we use the Law? This week we’ve relived the Pharisees’ challenge to Jesus found in Matthew 23; the Expert of the Law vs. Jesus. Today, we end this post series with our last Act. In verse 40, Jesus ties a bow on His answer with this statement. “All the Law and the Prophets hang…
The Greatest Command In the Law. We’re in Matthew 22; The Expert of the Law vs. Jesus. The Pharisee has just thrown out his question to challenge Jesus. The air was thick with intensity. Everyone waited for Jesus reply. Jesus speaks. “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your…
Showdown In Jerusalem. Reading through Matthew 21 and 22, the Expert of the Law vs. Jesus: Act 1. It appears that the Pharisees have tried to avoid Jesus, letting every other religious leader do the challenging. We’ve seen chief priests, elders, Pharisaic disciples, Herodians and Sadducees; but it’s down to the Pharisees. And if the Pharisees are going to…
Many scholars believe that Matthew’s Gospel was originally written to a Jewish audience. After taking a closer look at Matthew 21 and 22, there seems to be some strong evidence, as Matthew carefully recounts Jesus’ discussions with every major religious leader in Jerusalem at that time.