The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. At first glance, it may seem that John doesn’t think too much of Moses and the law. After all, it feels like he’s setting up a comparison that Moses will definitely not win. But I don’t think that’s...

When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. Just one more note on this pivotal scene of the Transfiguration:...

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying… In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus is very much a teacher, a Jewish rabbi who imparts wisdom for the life of faith. He is also a lawgiver, one who...

Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, “Out of Egypt I have called my son.” A word or two about fulfilled prophecy in Matthew’s...