Matthew Gets Real. Real Quick. Bob Stillerman A Sermon for Sardis Baptist Church Matthew 2:13-23 12-29-2019 Matthew Gets Real Matthew 2.13-23 12-19-2019   Matthew’s gospel mimics the story of the Exodus. For the author, Moses introduces Israel to Torah, and Jesus fulfills the living out of Torah for Israel. The two characters are not in opposition, but in symmetry. If the life of Jesus is gonna mimic the life of Moses, he’s gonna have to come out of Egypt, and deal with a more modern Pharaoh. Therefore, Herod’s ego jeopardizes the safety......

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