The Bible as Literature

When Peter approaches Jesus to ask, “what then will there be for us,” (Matthew 19:27) his question betrays two sins: first, his belief that he has done the right thing, and, second, his expectation that he deserves a reward for his actions.

In his response, Jesus tests both Peter and the addressee of Matthew’s Gospel: is it a reward to be seated in power?

“But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.” (Matthew 19:30)

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 19:27-30.

Episode 340 Matthew 19:27-30; Music:
Pilot Error by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4216-pilot-error
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Show Notes

When Peter approaches Jesus to ask, “what then will there be for us,” (Matthew 19:27) his question betrays two sins: first, his belief that he has done the right thing, and, second, his expectation that he deserves a reward for his actions.

In his response, Jesus tests both Peter and the addressee of Matthew’s Gospel: is it a reward to be seated in power? 

“But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.” (Matthew 19:30)

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 19:27-30.

Episode 340 Matthew 19:27-30; Music:
Pilot Error by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4216-pilot-error
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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What is The Bible as Literature?

Each week, Dr. Richard Benton, Fr. Marc Boulos and guests discuss the content of the Bible as literature. On Tuesdays, Fr. Paul Tarazi presents an in-depth analysis of the biblical text in the original languages.