Data Over Dogma Jesus is so Fulfilling!
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Jan 19, 2026 What does it mean when Jesus says he fulfilled the law? The hosts dive into varying interpretations, exploring whether old laws are still relevant. They tackle the confusion around prohibitive laws and how Matthew's teachings contrast with Luke's narratives. A fascinating shift unfolds as they compare ancient Assyrian vassal treaties with biblical laws, revealing unexpected connections. The discussion sheds light on how these treaties framed the notion of divine authority and Israel's complex relationship with God.
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Mattress Swap That Sold Him On Brooklyn Bedding
- Dan McClellan recounts switching a Brooklyn Bedding mattress into his bedroom after getting sick and preferring its cooling features.
- He praises its Glaciotex cover and 120-night trial as reasons to recommend it.
Fulfillment Refers To Eschatological Completion
- Matthew 5's "I have not come to abolish but to fulfill" likely means the law remains until the eschaton when heaven and earth pass away.
- The author frames fulfillment as completion at the end times, not as immediate abrogation by Jesus' sacrifice.
'Law And Prophets' Is A Genre Division
- "The Law and the Prophets" reflects a genre division in early Jewish scripture, not a closed canon.
- Matthew addresses whether inherited Jewish instruction still binds followers in the Jesus movement.
