What happens in the 400 years between Malachi and Matthew? We fill in some of that history as we pivot from the Old Testament to the New in our exploration of 50 Books of the Bible in 50 weeks. We discuss the transition of Matthew, from hated tax collector to apostle, because of an encounter with Christ. Scriptures referenced include Amos 3:7; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 19:10; and Matthew 15:24.
The Hebrew word translated throughout Ecclesiastes as “preacher” comes from a word which also means “collector” or “convener.” Some other Bible versions translate it...
As the Passover tension peaks, Longinus leads a detachment to Gethsemane to arrest Jesus, only to be confronted by the very man who healed...
In today’s episode, we shift from the communal nature of the Church to the deeply personal question: How does one become a part of...