Gospel of Matthew Symbolism, Imagery & Allegory

Jesus didn't invent the parable, but he sure perfected it. It was probably his favorite way to teach, and it kind of became his calling card for the rest of time.What Is a Parable?A parable is basi...

Jesus must have had a good morning the day he climbed up on that mountain and began to preach the Sermon on the Mount. Two thousand years later, it's probably his most famous (and by many, most bel...

The cross has become one of the most enduring and well-recognized Christian symbols throughout the world. You'd almost never guess that it started out as a way to kill people.Imagine seeing a littl...

It's okay to admit: we all love getting presents. And these magi characters guys give some pretty good ones—gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Trust us, these are more than just stocking-stuffers.The...

How do you go about ruining a lovely gesture like a kiss? Just ask Judas.A "kiss of death" is basically something that seems okay on the surface but actually leads to your ruin. For example, it mig...