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Matthew 7:13-14; The Narrow and Wide Gates (Historical Backgrounds)
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Mike Nappa
When we read about Jesus contrasting “wide” and “narrow” gates in Matthew 7:13-14, the modern assumption is to picture two separate gates at the end of separate roads. Historically speaking, that image is probably incorrect. In Jesus’ time, city gates were large and multi-layered. The broad, tall, wide gate opened during the day to allow…
Matthew 4:12-17; Jesus Begins to Preach (Theological Commentary)
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Mike Nappa
The phrase, “kingdom of heaven” appears only in Matthew’s gospel, but it is used synonymously with “kingdom of God” found elsewhere in Matthew and in the other gospels. One theologian defines this term as meaning, “the spiritual rule of God in the hearts of believers.” While technically accurate, this definition falls short of the immediacy…
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