Things in the Bible not really in the Bible...and a few surprises

Surprise of the Day

Tax Collectors were barred from worshiping in synagogues or the temple.

Matthew 9:9

Fact of the Day

In Talmud om Nedarim 3:4, it declares rabbis are to excommunicate anyone who becomes a tax collector.

 

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Things in the Bible not really in the Bible...and a few surprises

Oops of the Day

As soon as Jesus called Matthew to follow him, he dropped everything and went.  This was remarkable faith since Matthew had never met Jesus in person before.

Matthew 9:9  –  Matthew 4:13  –  Matthew 9:1

Fact of the Day

No!  Jesus’s “own city” was Capernaum.  Archaeologists and ancient historians tell us that import-export business between India & China to the east, Africa & Egypt to the south, and Europe to the north was done in Capernaum.  Matthew had his booth set up in Capernaum.  Archaeologists believe Capernaum had a population of 1000-1500.  Everyone knew everyone else.  Jesus and Matthew knew each other before.

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