Lessons

Chapter 16 - Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Matthew

Synopsis

Synopsis Biblical Literacy Class Chapter 16 05/22/22 Mark continues the Snapshots of Jesus, as found in the Gospel of Matthew Today’s lesson focuses on what is in a ”Name”, and how to interpret the many “Names “ Jesus was called throughout the scriptures of Matthew. We had the privilege of having Dr. Simon Gathercole from Cambridge University and a translator of the NIV version of the Bible and Dr. David Capes, the Senior Research Fellow at the Lanier Theological Library Mark explained, as a precursor to the scriptures, that a Name can refer to Reputation, Character and Accomplishments. The specific Gospels discussed in detail were; Matthew 1:21 The Name of Jesus or in Hebrew, Joshua “Through Jesus God will save his people” Matthew 1:23 An Angel told Joseph, ”The Virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel “which means “God with us” Matthew 2:23 In this passage they discuss the significance and origin throughout the Scriptures the reference to Jesus as a Nazarene. In closing they discuss Matthew 20:30, specifically the phrase, “Lord Son of David, have mercy on us, wat is the Meaning and use of “Lord”

Overview

Speaker: Mark Lanier & Dr. Simon Gathercole & Dr. David Capes

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