Matthew has been hinting at the fact that Jesus is the “prophet like Moses” that was foretold in Deuteronomy 18. In this chapter the Lord begins to do Moses-like works not only for Israel, but also for the Gentiles.
Matthew has been hinting at the fact that Jesus is the “prophet like Moses” that was foretold in Deuteronomy 18. In this chapter the Lord begins to do Moses-like works not only for Israel, but also for the Gentiles.
We continue Christ’s Sermon on the Mount moving into the intertwined topics of giving, prayer, fasting, contentment and worry.
All four Gospels mention John the Baptist and his ministry of preparing the way for Jesus. Today we look at John and the baptism of Christ.