NT314 Book Study: The Gospel of Matthew in Its Jewish Context (Biblia.com)

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This course from distinguished New Testament professor Dr. Craig Evans discusses the original context in which Matthew wrote his Gospel, as well as his purpose for writing. Matthew wrote for those still connected to the synagogue, answering questions based upon their Jewish context. Dr. Evans takes you from the ancient context of Matthew’s Gospel to applications for today.

What does it mean, then, to be perfect? That’s a good question. The Greek word that’s used is teleos, and what that means is “complete.” There’s nothing incomplete. One is whole, one has finished the job, as it were. A perfect love—a love that’s not incomplete—is a love that extends not just to those who love back. It’s easy to love those who love us. But a perfect love, a God-like love, is a love that extends to those who are unloving, who don’t love back. Perfect love is a complete love, it’s the

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