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Matthew's Relic Beneath Altar
- Under the altar in Duluth's cathedral lies a bone relic of Matthew the apostle.
- This relic connects us tangibly to the early church and the author of the gospel of Matthew we've been reading.
Barabbas: False Son of Father
- The name Barabbas means "son of the father," paralleling Jesus, the true Son of the Father.
- People chose the guilty "son of the father" Barabbas over the innocent Jesus, reflecting human tendency to choose falsehood over truth.
Christianity Fulfills Israel's Covenant
- Early Christians saw themselves as the fulfillment and continuation of Israel, not a new religion.
- The new and eternal covenant through Jesus fulfills the old covenants with Abraham and David, uniting believers historically and presently.