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Does the Kingdom of Heaven “suffer violence” or “violently push forward”? Or is this verse (Matt. 11:12) reflecting a later Jewish midrash on Micah 2? Was John the Baptist the actual person of Elijah, come down from heaven (Elijah redivivus)? In what way do Christ’s opponents link him to the rebellious son of Deuteronomy 21 who should be stoned? Why is “friend of sinners” the best insult that could be leveled against our Lord? Finally, what Reformation themes emerge in Matthew 11:12-19? In this week’s video on Reading the Gospels through Hebrew Eyes, Chad Bird leads us through this rich section of Matthew.
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