By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 “They repented not.” These words found in Matthew 11 set the stage for Dr. Figart’s article this month. He points out that the longsuffering…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Dr. Figart explains that in this passage, Matthew 11:16-19, Jesus gives two illustrations to show that the Jews were not satisfied with John nor…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Jesus makes it clear that the preaching of John was the culmination of the Old Testament promises of the coming of Messiah, and He…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Dr. Figart suggests that this passage indicates a growing opposition to the “kingdom of heaven,” which brings about Christ’s Condemnation of the Jewish Nation.…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 In the past three articles, Dr. Figart has been showing us Jesus commends John the Baptist’s ministry in Matthew 11:7-11. In verse 11 John…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 In reference to the Sabbath, Matthew makes two more important points: 1) that Jesus is greater than the Old Testament Priests; and 2) that…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 John the Baptist was preaching an earthly Messianic Kingdom, with the message that the Messiah had already come. He sent two of his disciples…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 In this section of Matthew (chapters 11 and 12), the leaders of Israel are traced as the ones who turned the common people from…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Jesus’ discourse in Matthew 10:40-42 concludes with two statements commending those who will be listening to the messages of the Disciples. Previous Article His…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 From Matthew 10:37-39 Dr. Figart discusses two challenging questions: What happens when the time comes that loyalty to parents must be superseded by loyalty…
