ευαγγελιον κ̣ατ̣α μαθ᾽θαιον (euangelion kata Maththaion). Dated to late 2nd or early 3rd century, it is the earliest manuscript title for Matthew
This is the sixth part of a multi-part sermon series on the Gospel According to Matthew. In it, Dr. Thiel discusses Catholic and Protestant views of why Jesus spoke in parables, plus explains what Jesus Himself taught about this. He also goes into the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed and how that is the least of the seeds sown. Dr. Thiel also discusses other subjects like birthdays, John the Baptist, and faith. Dr. Thiel also reads each and every verse in the thirteenth and fourteenth chapters of Matthew’s Gospel.
A written article of possibly related interest is titled "Jesus: The Son of God and Saviour" URL: http://www.cogwriter.com/jesus.htm
Here is a link to the first part of the sermon series: Matthew 1-2: Greek or Aramaic, Jesus, and the Star?
Second part of the sermon series: Matthew 3-5: John the Baptist, Temptations, and the Beatitudes
Third part of the sermon series: Matthew 5-6: Charitable Deeds, the Rosary, Prayer, the Golden Rule, and Faith
Fourth part of the sermon series: Matthew 8-10: Married Clergy, Faith, Coming Persecution, and the Ecumenical Agenda
Fifth part of the sermon series: Matthew 11-12: John the Elijah, Sodom, Unpardonable Sin, & 3 Days and 3 Nights
