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Podcast: The Bible as Literature
Episode: The First Will Be Last
Description: When Peter approaches Jesus to ask, “what then will there be for us,” (Matthew 19:27) his question betrays two sins: first, his belief that he has done the right thing, and, second, his expectation that he deserves a reward for his actions.In his response, Jesus tests both Peter and the addressee of Matthew’s Gospel: is it a reward to be seated in power? “But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.” (Matthew 19:30)Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 19:27-30.Episode 340 Matthew 19:27-30; Music:Pilot Error by Kevin Ma...