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Thematic Power of Stories
- Great stories resonate because they are rich in thematic material that sticks with you long after experiencing them.
- The Bible, especially Matthew, is crafted with deep themes and inspired insight, not just simple storytelling.
Look for Old Testament Fulfillment
- When studying Matthew, look for connections between Jesus’s life and Old Testament promises.
- Focus on themes showing Jesus as fulfillment, not just a new story to be added on.
Jesus as Messiah and New Moses
- Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah who fulfills God’s redemptive plan.
- He portrays Jesus as the new Moses, linking Jesus's role to well-known Old Testament expectations.