30. Matthew Part 2: Disciples, Parables, and Kim reads about Jesus calling out the legalistic Pharisees

In today’s episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, talk about how the teachings of Jesus focus on justice, mercy, and faithfulness. 

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Jesus
• 12 Disciples
• Pharisees
• Saducees

Topics

• Powerful Parables of Jesus 
• Focus on justice, mercy, and faithfulness in New Testament and Old Testament
• Oppressive practices of the legalistic Pharisees
• Call for disciples to be shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves 
• Jesus tells us how we will be judged by the way we take care of the society’s vulnerable community - read more in Matthew 25:34-36 
• The benefits and blessings of reading the Bible for yourself 

Closing Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

LINKS

• Who are the Pharisees? https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/genealogy-and-jewish-heritage/how-were-the-pharisees-legalistic.html
• Bible Project video on Matthew Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGCF3OPWN14&t=102s

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The Book of Mark

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