Catholic Bible Study Matthew 22:41-23:39
Dec 9, 2025
Dr. Michael Barber, Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute, joins to delve into Matthew's Gospel. He explores Jesus' identity as the Messiah, linking Psalm 110 to His role as priest-king. The discussion covers Jesus’ final discourse, addressing the dangers of hypocrisy among religious leaders. Barber highlights the importance of recognizing teaching authority despite personal flaws, and contrasts the Beatitudes with Jesus' scathing woes against the Pharisees. Engaging insights connect past teachings to contemporary faith challenges.
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Messiah Greater Than David
- Jesus challenges the simple label 'son of David' to show the Messiah is greater than David.
- Quoting Psalm 110, he reveals the Messiah as both king and ruler seated at God's right hand.
Psalm 110 Connects King And Priest
- Psalm 110 ties the Davidic king to priesthood, linking kingship and priestly authority.
- Jesus uses this to claim temple authority as a priest-king like Melchizedek and Solomon.
Jesus' Temple Authority Explained
- By quoting Psalm 110 Jesus asserts authority to act in the temple despite not being a priest.
- This positions him as a greater Davidic figure and legitimizes his temple actions.
