‘He Will Be Called a Nazarene’: Matthew’s Messianic Clue
Instead of labeling Jesus a Bethlehemite, Matthew identifies him as a Nazarene, one who would inevitably be misunderstood and ultimately rejected.
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Instead of labeling Jesus a Bethlehemite, Matthew identifies him as a Nazarene, one who would inevitably be misunderstood and ultimately rejected.
By calling the son in Isaiah 9:6 ‘Everlasting Father,’ the prophet deliberately evokes ancient Near Eastern covenantal language in which greater kings are called ‘father’ over lesser kings.
As questions about the nature of the atonement abound, ‘Enacting Atonement’ will help pastors and scholars see Christ’s glory more fully and articulate it more clearly.
‘The Message of the Old Testament’ will help Christians embrace and hold on to the hope of everlasting life in our Savior Jesus Christ.
We can better understand the beauty and depth of God’s Word when we experience the interconnectedness of the Old and New Testaments.