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The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
Season 4, Episode 12
The Parable of the Vineyard Laborers
In this episode we discuss the parable of the vineyard laborers from Matthew 20:1-16. Following the story of the rich young ruler and the disciples’ inheritance of the twelve thrones in the age to come (19:16-30), this parable highlights the “payment of wages” (20:8) and God’s generosity toward Israel’s marginal (i.e. the disciples). Thus, both sections conclude with the apocalyptic, two-age saying, “the first [in this age] will be last [in the age to come]” (19:30; 20:16).
Show notes
The historical, apocalyptic context of the parable (5:42)
The well-known elements of the parable - Leviticus 19:13; Deuteronomy 24:14-15, Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 12:10 (8:54)
The payment of wages and heightened apocalyptic expectation - Luke 19 (10:01)
The first, last, and the parallels in context - Matthew 20:16, 27 (22:57)
Modern approaches to the parable (28:35)
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The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
Season 4, Episode 11
The Parable of Defilement
In this episode we discuss the parable of the unforgiving servant from Matthew 18:21-35. Jesus speaks forcefully of divine mercy and forgiveness within the traditional Jewish apocalyptic expectations concerning the “settling of accounts” (v. 23). When this eschatological framework is marginalized or ignored, the gravity and impact of Jesus’ teaching concerning forgiveness is lost.
Show notes
The apocalyptic context of the parable: the day of judgment - Luke 7:40-42; Matthew 18:1, 7, 8, 9, 14 (5:12)
Many of the details of this parable are not particularly allegorical (12:10)
Understanding the debt - Luke 11:4; Luke 7:41-50 (20:39)
Forgiveness in Judaism - Leviticus 19:18; Sirach 28:2; b. Rosh HaShanah 17b–18a (26:02)
Lack of appreciation for the “settling of accounts” - Matthew 24:50; 25:19; Luke 16:2 (30:58)
Jesus is not introducing a “new kingdom ethic” (36:14)
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The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
Season 4, Episode 10
The Parable of Defilement
In this episode we discuss the parable of defilement in Matthew 15 and Mark 7. The parable is set in context to Jesus’ conflict with the Pharisees concerning the hypocrisy of their traditions. The explanation of this parable, particularly in Mark’s gospel, has been widely used to support the idea that Jesus abrogated the Torah’s dietary instructions. By examining the context and the various translations of Mark 7:19, it becomes clear that Jesus is actually upholding Jewish dietary laws and is simply emphasizing “the weightier matters of the law,” so to speak.
Show notes
This parable is often used to show that Jesus was redefining Jewish ideas (4:04)
Context of the parable: understanding ritual purity – Manual of Discipline 5:13-14; Galatians 1 (8:52)
An indictment of hypocrisy – Matthew 15:-3-9; Mark 7:9-13; Matthew 23:16-22 (19:30)
Mark’s missing verse and the parable’s explanation – Mark 7:15-17; Matthew 15:16-20 (26:33)
The phrase added by translators changes the parable’s meaning – Mark 7:19 (30:00)
Apocalyptic convictions – Matthew 15:13 (39:19)
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Some say understanding Jewish apocalypticism and the historical context of the NT is a form of gnosticism-- some special knowledge that only the intellectually elite can attain.
It's exactly the opposite.
Knowing what Jews actually believed about things like the day of judgment, the resurrection of the dead, the kingdom of God, and Gehenna delivers us from the theological plague of "spiritualizing" everything (which is the real and original gnosticism).
It actually allows us to read the NT in a plain, common sense manner.
The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
Season 4, Episode 10
The Parable of Defilement
In this episode we discuss the parable of defilement in Matthew 15 and Mark 7. The parable is set in context to Jesus’ conflict with the Pharisees concerning the hypocrisy of their traditions. The explanation of this parable, particularly in Mark’s gospel, has been widely used to support the idea that Jesus abrogated the Torah’s dietary instructions. By examining the context and the various translations of Mark 7:19, it becomes clear that Jesus is actually upholding Jewish dietary laws and is simply emphasizing “the weightier matters of the law,” so to speak.
Show notes
This parable is often used to show that Jesus was redefining Jewish ideas (4:04)
Context of the parable: understanding ritual purity - Manual of Discipline 5:13-14; Galatians 1 (8:52)
An indictment of hypocrisy - Matthew 15:-3-9;Mark 7:9-13; Matthew 23:16-22 (19:30)
Mark’s missing verse and the parable’s explanation - Mark 7:15-17; Matthew 15:16-20 (26:33)
The phrase added by translators changes the parable’s meaning - Mark 7:19 (30:00)
Apocalyptic convictions - Matthew 15:13 (39:19)
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In this way, the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you, [7] so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. [8] He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Cor 1:6-8)
Cruciform, charismatic, Jewish, and apocalyptic--the defining characteristics of the apostolic witness.
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And he told those who sold the pigeons, “Take these things away; do not make my Father’s house a house of trade.” His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.”
(John 2:16-17)
Jesus's zeal was for the temple, not against it. All Jews at the time knew the temple to be the epicenter of the resurrection and the age to come (cf Isa 2:2; Eze 37:26). And Jesus's own resurrection was a sign (vv. 18-19) which confirmed his zeal and authority over his Father's house.
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If we have put our hope in Christ for this life only, we should be pitied more than anyone.
(1 Cor 15:19)
The resurrection of the dead gives meaning, purpose, and direction to life.
It's neglect or distortion leads to deception and corruption (v. 33) because temporal realities are ultimately futile and mediocre.
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When they saw the mute speaking, the crippled healthy, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel. (Matt 15:31)
Small miracles testify to God's ongoing commitment to the Ultimate Miracle of the resurrection and glorification of Israel.
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My people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them; I will bring you back to the land of Israel. (Ezekiel 37:12)
The hope of the resurrection of the dead developed out of Israel's covenant (cf Deut 30:3-5). The farther the resurrection is disassociated from the covenant, the more anemic it becomes.
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With righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth... for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. (Isa 11:4,9)
We long for a Leader who has both the will and ability to lead the world into everlasting peace and prosperity. Maranatha
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"The kingdom of God will most certainly come upon y'all" is not a good thing for the Pharisees Jesus is rebuking in Matthew 12. Rather than Jesus implicitly introducing realized eschatology and a spiritual kingdom, this parable is about the certainty of the coming judgment.
The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
Season 4, Episode 9
The Parable of the Strong Man
In this episode we discuss the parable of the strong man from Matthew 12. After healing a demon-possessed man, Jesus responds to the accusation of the Pharisees that he drove out the demon by the power of Satan. The parable of the strong man is part of a larger argument that the Pharisees’ accusation is both illogical (vv. 25-29) and immoral (vv. 31-32), which is the basis of their eschatological judgment (vv. 36-37). The parable simply argues that Jesus’ power over demons proves that he is indeed “the Son of David” (v. 23), and he will thus plunder Satan’s house at the end of the age.
Show notes
The context around the parable - Matthew 12:25-32; Mark 3:23-27; Luke 11:17-23 (5:40)
The healing on the Sabbath and messianic expectations - Matthew 12:9-14 (8:52)
The illogical and immoral accusation of the Pharisees (15:14)
Exorcism in the New Testament and Jewish literature - Mark 9:38; Acts 19:13-14; Josephus, Antiquities 8.2, 5; Tractate Meilah 17b (19:14)
The kingdom of God will most certainly come upon you - Matthew 12:28 (22:50)
“Come upon you” is not a positive thing in this context - Deuteronomy 28:15; Jeremiah 40:3; Daniel 9:13; Zephaniah 2:1-2; Targum Ezekiel 7:6-7; Luke 21:34-35; Matthew 23:36; Ephesians 5:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:3; James 5:1; Revelation 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 (31:16)
Revisiting the parable in context without realized eschatology - Isaiah 49:24-25; Jubilees 23:29; 1 Enoch 10:4-7; 1 Enoch 54:4-6 (41:08)
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The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Phil. 4:5-6)
Don't worry. Jesus is returning soon. This hope produces peace which guards your mind and heart.
The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
Season 4, Episode 9
The Parable of the Strong Man
In this episode we discuss the parable of the strong man from Matthew 12. After healing a demon-possessed man, Jesus responds to the accusation of the Pharisees that he drove out the demon by the power of Satan. The parable of the strong man is part of a larger argument that the Pharisees’ accusation is both illogical (vv. 25-29) and immoral (vv. 31-32), which is the basis of their eschatological judgment (vv. 36-37). The parable simply argues that Jesus’ power over demons proves that he is indeed “the Son of David” (v. 23), and he will thus plunder Satan’s house at the end of the age.
Show notes
The context around the parable - Matthew 12:25-32; Mark 3:23-27; Luke 11:17-23 (5:40)
The healing on the Sabbath and messianic expectations - Matthew 12:9-14 (8:52)
The illogical and immoral accusation of the Pharisees (15:14)
Exorcism in the New Testament and Jewish literature - Mark 9:38; Acts 19:13-14; Josephus, Antiquities 8.2, 5; Tractate Meilah 17b (19:14)
The kingdom of God will most certainly come upon you - Matthew 12:28 (22:50)
“Come upon you” is not a positive thing in this context - Deuteronomy 28:15; Jeremiah 40:3; Daniel 9:13; Zephaniah 2:1-2; Targum Ezekiel 7:6-7; Luke 21:34-35; Matthew 23:36; Ephesians 5:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:3; James 5:1; Revelation 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 (31:16)
Revisiting the parable in context without realized eschatology - Isaiah 49:24-25; Jubilees 23:29; 1 Enoch 10:4-7; 1 Enoch 54:4-6 (41:08)
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I wrote Gospel of Christ Crucified as an exhortation to the church to focus it's life, preaching, and teaching on the gospel--that Christ died for our sins so that we can live forever. This simple formulation finds incredible depth in the scriptures.
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Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Pet 1:13 NASB)
With so many things vying for our attention and hearts in this day and age, it is difficult to fix our hope completely on the hope of eternal life. Focus
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There is reserved for me in the future the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved His appearing. (2 Tim 4:8)
Paul was a man of one thing, one love--the return of Jesus in light of the hope of Israel.
The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
Season 4, Episode 8
The Parable of the Children in the Marketplace
In this episode, we discuss the parable of the children in the marketplace from Matthew 11 and Luke 7. This short parable follows a complicated discussion about the imprisonment of John the Baptist, but is often read outside of that context and through the lens of realized eschatology. Rather than reimagining the commonly held Jewish apocalyptic eschatology of the time, the parable was simply an indictment concerning the false accusations of the religious leaders that John was demonized and Jesus was a glutton. On the day of judgment, the wisdom of their lives will ultimately be vindicated.
Show notes
Who are the children and the playmates in the parable? (4:45)
Wisdom will be justified - Luke 7:35 (8:35)
Many modern commentators read it in the opposite way and incorporate realized eschatology (13:00)
The Jewish apocalyptic context assumed by the question of John’s disciples: Are you the Messiah? - Matthew 11:3 (21:06)
Jesus’ question to the crowds: Who was John? - Matthew 11:7-11; Luke 7:29-30 (24:24)
The kingdom suffers violence - Matthew 11:12; Matthew 23:13 (29:13)
John as the messianic forerunner - Matthew 11:13-15 (33:52)
Summarizing the parable within the context (42:47)
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