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#169 | In the Footsteps of David: Mirror Reflections between Absalom's Revolt and Jesus' Passion Narrative
In this episode, we dig into the connections between the Absalom Revolt in 2 Samuel 15-18 and the Passion Narrative in the Gospel of Matthew, particularly the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. While Matthew's Gospel does not explicitly mention David during the Passion Narrative, it subtly portrays Jesus as walking and talking like David, employing language, themes, and narrative parallels that draw us back to David's own betrayal and suffering. By doing so, Matthew reveals Jesus as the greater David—one who fully embodies the redemptive purposes of God.
To help us see the connections, we explore…
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