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 In this episode of Scripture Nomad , we continue our journey through the Beatitudes by looking at the seventhblessing in Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” We discuss some key issues about being peacemakers: ·   Peacemaking sets out to resolve conflicts. ·   Peacemaking does not run from conflict. ·   Peacemaking chooses active reconciliation.  If yo...

 In this episode of Scripture Nomad , we continue our journey through the Beatitudes by looking at the sixth blessing in Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” We discuss some key issues about being pure in heart: ·     All our actions and thoughts proceed from what is in the heart.    ·        Do we naturally have a pure heart? ·       How do we cultivate a pure hea...

 In this episode of Scripture Nomad , we continue our journey through the Beatitudes by looking at the fifth blessing in Matthew 5:7, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receivemercy.” We discuss some key issues about mercy: ·    What are two ways of expressing mercy? ·       What are the results of being merciful -  or not being merciful?  If you want tto know more about this important topi...

In this episode of Scripture Nomad , we continueour journey through the Beatitudes by looking at the fourth blessing in Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” We try to answer some key questions about righteousness: If righteousness is so very important, what is it? Just another religious term, or something worth our heartfelt craving...

In this episode of Scripture Nomad , we begin our journey through the Beatitudes by unpacking the first three blessings in Matthew 5:1–5: • “Blessed are the poor in spirit” • “Blessed are those who mourn” • “Blessed are the meek” Why does the Kingdom belong to the poor in spirit? What kind of mourning leads to comfort? How can the meek inherit the earth? This episode reveals how embracing humility...

Matthew 4:12–25 marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry in Galilee. In this episode, we explore why Jesus moves to Capernaum, how Isaiah’s prophecy about “Galilee of the Gentiles” is fulfilled, and what it means that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. We also examine the calling of the first disciples and the early spread of Jesus’ teaching, healing, and authority—laying the foundation for Hi...

Jesus faces hunger, testing, and the devil in the wilderness—but responds with God's word. Explore Matthew 4:1–11 and learn how to resist temptation and trust God.

Episode Overview In this episode, we explore Matthew Chapter 3 . This chapter introduces John the Baptist , the fiery wilderness preacher who prepares Israel for the arrival of the Messiah. We unpack his message of repentance, the symbolism of baptism, and the dramatic moment when Jesus is baptized and publicly affirmed by the Father and the Holy Spirit. Whether you're studying the Gospel for the...

A look inside chapter 2 of the gospel of Matthew, where the Jesus, only a child, yet being the incarnate Son of God, receives a visit at Bethlehem from wise men. They are from a country to the east. They worship him and bring precious gifts. Then King Herod, based in Jerusalem, is alarmed and plans to kill the young Jesus. Instructed through a dream, Joseph the husband of Mary and adoptive father...

This is part 3 in a study of the Book of Matthew in the Bible. In this episode we hear a discussion of Matthew chapter 1, verses 18 to 25, a passage that describes Joseph's dilemma when he finds out that Mary, his betrothed, is pregnant. Then an angel steps in to rescue the situation.

This is part 2 in a study of the Book of Matthew in the Bible. In this episode we hear a discussion of Matthew chapter 1, verses 1 to 17, a passage that describes the genealogy of Jesus Christ.   Website: scripturenomad.com  

This is Part 1 in a study of the Book of Matthew in the Bible. In this podcast episode we hear a short introduction to what to expect in the book of Matthew.   Website: scripturenomad.com