The Bible as Literature

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The One Who Betrayed Him May 23, 2019

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Insofar as Matthew’s Genealogy in chapter 1 dismantles and ridicules the patrilineal line of David, it provides context for our understanding of the names of the Twelve in chapter 10. Where the name Matthew looks ahead, offering the hope of his gospel for Israel, the names that come after foreshadow a gift—a “Matthan”—already rejected. These names, which should mark hope and a return from exile, instead point backward, to the human kings and men of violence who first led God’s people astray. In this sense, the name Matthew in chapter 10 is a line in the sand—a last chance—and there’s no going back.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 10:3-4.

Episode 279 Matthew 10:3-4. Subscribe: feedpress.me/the-bible-as-literature; “Malicious” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:// creativecommons .org/ licenses /by/3.0/

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Out of the Man May 21, 2019

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In this week’s episode Fr. Paul continues his discussion of Genesis 2 highlighting its interconnection with Genesis 3. Beginning with verse 16 and the Lord God’s commandment than man not partake of the tree of knowledge, Fr. Paul will explain how death as punishment in the biblical story is not the same as natural death. He will also talk about his famous reading, that the creation of woman, who was “built out of the man” is a clever play on the biblical critique of the things men build with their own hands. (Episode 67)

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First Things Last May 16, 2019

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As in the case of the Matthean Genealogy, our understanding of the summoning of the Twelve Apostles in Matthew 10 depends heavily upon the meaning of names. Not only their meaning, but their placement within Matthew’s list and their language of origin, taken in context of the broader narrative—all of which is amplified by the importance of the number twelve as a metaphor for the tribes of Israel.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 10:1-2.

Episode 278 Matthew 10:1-2. Subscribe: feedpress.me/the-bible-as-literature; “Silver Flame” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:// creativecommons .org/ licenses /by/3.0/

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To Serve and To Keep May 14, 2019

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In this week’s episode Fr. Paul explains how verse 15 of Genesis 2, literally impossible to hear in translation, serves as a powerful hinge for the entire Bible. (Episode 66)

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The Lord of the Harvest May 09, 2019

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Among the many themes emphasized in the Gospel of Matthew, none are more ominous than the admonitions given to those who would teach. It is the teachers of the people who must protect what is sacred; it is the teachers, above all others, who must not judge; it is the teachers who are responsible for the wellbeing of the flock; and, in Matthew 9, it is these teachers, entrusted with knowledge and the duty to share it, who have abandoned the people, as sheep without a shepherd. “Therefore,” Jesus warns, “beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38)

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 9:36-38.

This week’s episode is dedicated in loving memory of Daniel del Castillo, a man of duty, who served his country faithfully. May his memory and the legacy of his efforts for the sake of the common good be eternal.

Episode 277 Matthew 9:36-38. Subscribe: feedpress.me/the-bible-as-literature; “Dark Fog” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:// creativecommons .org/ licenses /by/3.0/

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Toward the East May 07, 2019

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In this week’s episode, Fr. Paul continues his discussion of Genesis 2 with the importance of rain, breath, and the garden of Eden, located toward the east in the Syrian desert, a critical point in his book, the Rise of Scripture. (Episode 65)

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Don’t Address the Critics May 02, 2019

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Of the many attributes of a society in decline, none are more despicable than the degradation of speech. The inability to listen, the intent to smear and demonize so that others are not heard, the ideological delusion that leads us to believe such smears, born of our lies and marketing spin—all of this—is extremely dangerous and the epitome of evil because it erodes our ability to form community. In the end, our only hope is community, expressed in the New Testament through the metaphor of Table Fellowship with the people we fear and despise. In Matthew, when confronted with this type of speech, Jesus demonstrates the only correct response.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 9:32-35.

Episode 276 Matthew 9:32-35. Subscribe: feedpress.me/the-bible-as-literature; “Envision” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:// creativecommons .org/ licenses /by/3.0/

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Elleh Toledot Apr 30, 2019

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Fr. Paul explains the interplay between Genesis 1:1 and 2:4. (Episode 64)

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Two Blind Men Apr 25, 2019

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Instead of teaching Hebrew and Greek (to empower others to read Scripture) modern Christians talk about how wonderful Jesus is, how much he has done for them, and how much they love him. Instead of leading Bible study, they “testify” to miracles in their life and why others should “believe.” The problem with this approach is that it is in direct disobedience to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss the Gospel of Matthew 9:27-31.

Episode 275 Matthew 9:27-31. Subscribe: feedpress.me/the-bible-as-literature; “Midnight Tale” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:// creativecommons .org/ licenses /by/3.0/

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The Seventh Day Apr 23, 2019

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This week, Fr. Paul begins his discussion of Genesis 2. (Episode 63)

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