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The weird story of the fish and the gold coin

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Join us for a deep dive into a brief but fascinating passage from the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode, we explore Jesus' interaction with Peter regarding temple taxes, leading to a miraculous moment involving a fish and a gold coin. Through our discussion, we uncover layers of meaning behind this seemingly odd event, revealing profound insights into Jesus' divinity, humility, and mastery as a teacher.

Timestamps:
00:00​ Introduction
01:12​ Setting the Scene: Jesus and Temple Taxes
03:45​ Humor and Teaching Style of Jesus
06:28​ Jesus' Unique Approach to Questioning
08:50​ Literary Design vs. Literal Interpretation
11:15​ The Significance of the Coin and Fish
15:45​ Divine Confirmation of Jesus' Claim
19:30​ The Miraculous Nature of the Event
23:10​ Jesus' Control Over the Natural World
27:40​ The Lesson of Humility for Peter and the Disciples
31:18​ Jesus' Ability to Teach Multifaceted Lessons
34:50​ Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Share

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Manage episode 417322915 series 3549347
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Join us for a deep dive into a brief but fascinating passage from the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode, we explore Jesus' interaction with Peter regarding temple taxes, leading to a miraculous moment involving a fish and a gold coin. Through our discussion, we uncover layers of meaning behind this seemingly odd event, revealing profound insights into Jesus' divinity, humility, and mastery as a teacher.

Timestamps:
00:00​ Introduction
01:12​ Setting the Scene: Jesus and Temple Taxes
03:45​ Humor and Teaching Style of Jesus
06:28​ Jesus' Unique Approach to Questioning
08:50​ Literary Design vs. Literal Interpretation
11:15​ The Significance of the Coin and Fish
15:45​ Divine Confirmation of Jesus' Claim
19:30​ The Miraculous Nature of the Event
23:10​ Jesus' Control Over the Natural World
27:40​ The Lesson of Humility for Peter and the Disciples
31:18​ Jesus' Ability to Teach Multifaceted Lessons
34:50​ Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Share

  continue reading

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