Class 2: First message and manifesto
Speaker: Dennis Gillett
Part of Matthew's Messiah (1984) · 48:27
The class explores Matthew's account of John the Baptist's preaching and Jesus' first public message, emphasizing the importance of repentance and the kingdom of heaven. It highlights the radical nature of Jesus' call for perfection and the ethical teachings of the Sermon on the Mount.
Passages: Matthew 3:1-17, Matthew 4:17, Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 9:1-2