Thoughts of Josh Dryer

I am so pleased with the discussion that has begun so far here in Matthew. Manny has made a insightful comment about Matthew 5:1-12 in the previous post. Go check it out. The important question posed here by Manny's statement is whether Christ is talking about the lives of believers living here and now or is He referring to the future kingdom at the end of time? There is convincing evidence for both theories. Read Matthew 5:1-12 and let us know what you think...

Check out the Exegesis of Matthew 5:13-20 located to the right. This passage really helps to encourage us to fulfill our role as believers here on the earth. It reminds us that God doesn't need us to complete any part of His will for the future but that He has invited us into His story and thus we get to be a part of it. What do you think of the passages out lined in this exegesis? Do you have any questions? Is there any part of the passage that really makes you think? What about? Let's get this thing rolling!!

Hello theologians everywhere! I am sorry for the long delay since my last posting. I have so many excuses but nothing that will satisfye even my own disappointment for the delay. I am writing this to invite anyone interested in dialoging with me as I go through a study of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5. Each week I will be posting a file containing an extensive exegesis on sections of this passage. I would really like to create a dialog on this passage. So please read the exegetical paper located in the "Assorted Works" folder to the right and let's begin unfolding what is perhaps the greatest sermon ever preached!