Latest Gospel of matthew Podcast Episodes
I Will Open my Mouth in Parables
Bible Curious - January 29, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDAY 6 (Matt 12-13): Having established his divine authority through his teaching and performance of miraculous healings, Jesus attracts the attention of the Pharisees, a Jewish sect of teachers and professors of Torah. Jesus teaches in parables, which confuses the Pharisees while at the same time...
My Yoke is Easy
Bible Curious - January 22, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDAY 5 (Matt 10-11): As Jesus' popularity grew and masses of desperate and needy people came to him for help, Jesus sees the need to start delegating authority to his most trusted disciples. He is then contacted by another prophet, John the Baptist, who wants to know definitively whether or not Je...
Authority of Jesus
Bible Curious - January 15, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDAY 4 (Matt 7-9): Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by teaching the difference between genuine and superficial followers of God, then leads his followers on a march around the Sea of Galilee, performing many miracles along the way.
Sermon on the Mount
Bible Curious - January 08, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDAY 3 (Matt 5-6): Jesus takes advantage of his enormous crowds to teach them, delivering the most famous sermon ever given. Jesus introduced us to his upside-down kingdom, where humility, love, and infinite generosity become the way to conquer your enemies. This is also the first time Jesus menti...
Temptation in the Wilderness
Bible Curious - January 01, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDAY 2 (Matt 3-4): After Jesus spends his childhood moving around the ancient world to avoid detection by King Herod of Judea, his stepfather Joseph finally settles down in Nazareth, and we hear nothing more about Jesus' life until he reappears as an adult at the river Jordan, where his cousin Joh...
The Birth of Jesus
Bible Curious - December 25, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDAY 1 (Matthew 1-2): The Gospel of Matthew is the first book of the New Testament, and tells the story of Jesus Christ, whose ministry began around 30 AD. We're beginning "in the middle", so to speak, because from a Christian perspective the entire Bible points toward the life, death and resurrec...
Special Episode: Overturning Patriarchy and Re-forming Masculinity, Interview with Dr. Timothy Lewis
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - October 29, 2022 18:00 - 50 minutesIn this special episode, I interview Dr. Timothy Lewis, creator of the Podcast Matthewlinity, and author of the upcoming book, The Poetics of Matthew One. Through poetic/literary analysis of the Gospel of Matthew, Dr. Lewis has found a pattern in which the narrative consistently undermines patri...
My Imaginary Opening Statement in a Debate with an Atheist
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - October 11, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutesI've often thought about what I would say were I to be invited to participate in an on stage "debate" with an atheist. Well, here is my opening statement.
25 - Cover to Cover
Bible Curious - September 24, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIt's been over three and a half years since the beginning of Bible Curious, since I started documenting my journey into the Holy Bible and into God's word. Those of you who have been listening, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming along with me and bearing witness as the Holy Spirit...
Cover to Cover
Bible Curious - September 24, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsEPISODE 25 (Guests: Nate J, Tom F, Dong Y) - It's been over three and a half years since the beginning of Bible Curious, since I started documenting my journey into the Holy Bible and into God's word. Those of you who have been listening, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming along w...
The Mystery of Three 14s, Matthew 1:17
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - September 16, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutesWhy does Matthew divide up the genealogy into 3 sets of 14 generations? What does this signify? Link to Dr. Timothy Lewis' podcast, Matthewlinity: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/matthewlinity/id1398795694
Jesus, Jonah, and Leviathan
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - September 09, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutesRevisiting the theme of Jonah in Matthew. The "big fish" ain't just a big fish!
Special Episode: Speaking to City Council Like Jesus Did
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - April 24, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutesThe text is Matthew 4:23-25. This special episode is mostly a recording of me, Bert, doing a workshop (as the sermon!) at Pasadena Mennonite Church, but I added a 10 minute introduction.
Episode 67: The Resurrection and Great Commission, Matthew 27:55 - 28:20
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - March 13, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutesJesus' resurrection brings the victory of the future into the present, and Jesus gives his disciples a nonviolent commission to counter the imperial violent domination of the powers and authorities of this present age.
Episode 66: The Crucifixion, Matthew 27:27-54
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - March 06, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutesJesus experiences abandonment by God, but the apocalyptic signs reveal the victory of the cross.
Episode 65: Jesus Barabbas or Jesus Christ? Matthew 27:1-26
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - February 27, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutesWe look at two important passages, the suicide of Judas and the release of Barabbas.
Episode 64: The Trial and The Denial, Matthew 26:57-75
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - February 20, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutesJesus goes on trial before the Sanhedrin, but who is really on trial? Those with eyes to see can see as through the vision of Daniel 7.
Episode 63: Betrayal and Arrest, Matthew 26:30-56
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - February 13, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutesIn these passages, Jesus is more human than we have seen him; he is afraid and doesn't want to go to the cross, yet he still rejects violent resistance, even by angels.
Episode 62: The Anointing and the Last Supper; Matthew 26:1 - 29
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - February 06, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutesA woman anoints Jesus, and Jesus becomes the liberating sacrifice for the nation (and all nations or people).
Addendum to The Little Apocalypse Series: What about that election language???
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - January 23, 2022 04:00 - 6 minutesI did the whole series on The Little Apocalypse in Matthew and did not comment on the use of the term "the elect." So I did this little addendum to give my thoughts on the matter
Episode 61: The Little Apocalypse Part III, Parables of the Talents and of the Sheep and the Goats, Matthew 25:14-46
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - January 16, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutesJesus tells two parables that demonstrate what "staying awake" or "keeping watch" looks like.
Episode 60: The Little Apocalypse Part II, Matthew 24:36 - 25:13
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - January 09, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutesIn this second section of Matthew's "Little Apocalypse," Jesus starts talking parabolically, calling for his audience to "Stay Awake" for the "Coming of the Son of Man." But what does he mean by "Stay Awake," and what is the "Coming of the Son of Man."
Addendum to Episode 59
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - January 02, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutesI thought I'd address an issue that might come up for some listeners regarding the accuracy of the prediction of the destruction of the temple/Jerusalem, and also express some additional thoughts I had, after recording the episode, about Jesus' statement, "This generation will not pass away unti...
Episode 59: The Little Apocalypse, Part I, Matthew 24:1-35
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - January 02, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutesThis is the first in a three part series on Matthew's "Little Apocalypse" in chapters 24-25. This first episode is considerably on the long side because there is so much imagery to unpack!
Quick note to let you know more episodes are coming...down the Rosarita Highway!
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - December 16, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutesMore episodes in the New Year!
Episode 58: Seven Woes and a Lament, Matthew 23
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - November 22, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutesIn chapter 5, Jesus gave 9 blessings. In chapter 23, he gives 7 woes.
Episode 57: Roman Taxes, Resurrection, and David's Legacy, Matthew 22:15-46
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - November 08, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutesThe Pharisees join forces with the Herodians and Sadducees to try to stop Jesus from plundering the house. They engage him in public debate...but that never ends well for them.
24 - Covenant
Bible Curious - November 07, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn Genesis chapter 15, God makes a covenant with Abraham, even going so far as "signing the dotted line" in ancient terms. In this episode, we examine the terms and context of this contract, including reading some of the fine print concealed behind numeric gematria encodings.
Covenant
Bible Curious - November 07, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsEPISODE 24 (Guest: Matt Y) - In Genesis chapter 15, God makes a covenant with Abraham, even going so far as "signing the dotted line" in ancient terms. In this episode, we examine the terms and context of this contract, including reading some of the fine print concealed behind numeric gematria en...
Episode 56: Jesus Plunders the House, Matthew 21:23-22:14
Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel - October 28, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutesIn chapter 12, Jesus talked about binding the strong man and plundering his house. In this episode, Jesus does that. Please consider making a donation to the Immigrant Worker Safety Net Fund.
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