Beginning at the beginning, I am dealing with a fairly large amount of text in this post. This section covers the genealogy of Jesus, and is the genealogy of Jesus through Joseph. In a patriarchal society people would not have cared about Mary’s ancestry as much, despite the virgin birth meaning that he was only… Continue reading
Category: Matthew
First Words – Matthew 4:17 and Metanoia
First words are important. As parents we wait to hear those first recognizable syllables our children produce. When we pick up a book we often decide whether to continue by that first page. When we meet someone new we have a definite impression of them just based on those very first interactions. As I sit… Continue reading