After the 'Selah', Psalm 44 unfolds as a prophetic hymn for the persecuted church. This is a representative appeal prerecorded in the Psalms for God's afflicted people of all ages…
Having considered this monolithic milestone in Matthew’s gospel from the contextual perspectives of the disciple's reaction and the ministry arc of Christ, we turn our attention to bigger picture realities…
All of the surprising events recorded in Matthew's gospel have led up to setting the stage for this pivotal moment in Christ's ministry. Perhaps most surprising, and no doubt initially…