Houses on Rock and Sand Parable

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The choice is between doing what Jesus says or letting everything fall into ruin.

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Heaven and Earth Pass Away

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Jesus claimed his interpretations would bring out the true intention of the Torah’s commandments without rendering a single verse, word, letter, or even pen stroke superfluous.

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Teaching with Authority: The Development of Jesus’ Portrayal as a Teacher within the Synoptic Tradition

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When Jesus’ teaching is falsely portrayed as entirely new, it obscures what in Jesus’ message is truly unique.

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Yeshua’s Discourse on Worry

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In Yeshua’s Discourse on Worry Jesus confronted one of the most serious concerns of the disciples: how would their basic needs be met now that they had given up their possessions and livelihoods in order to itinerate full-time with Jesus?

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Praying Like Gentiles

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What can Jesus’ warnings against praying like Gentiles teach us about Jesus’ relationship to Second Temple Judaism and his attitude toward non-Jews?

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The Didache and its Relevance for Understanding the Gospel of Matthew

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In this article, Professor Huub van de Sandt introduces readers to the fascinating treatise called the Didache, and discusses how this early Christian document, which was based on an earlier Jewish source, helps us understand the Gospel of Matthew.

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