You’re listening to Branch 2 – Prophecy and Promise, Part 3: The Promise of the Saviour. This is Episode 6: Royalty and Rescue
In this episode, Dr John Moffatt SJ explores discusses how the Gospel writers used a literary technique common in Greek and Roman literature—echoing past texts to create something new.
They applied this method to the Old Testament, portraying Jesus as the fulfillment of ancient prophecies and theological patterns. The theological connections and understandings implied by Luke and Matthew for the knowing reader shape their narratives: Matthew emphasises Jesus’ royal lineage and mission, while Luke highlights the faithful, humble people of God and the paradoxical nature of Jesus’ rescue—both political and deeply personal.
Their accounts reflect Jewish history, Roman oppression, and the longing for both liberation and spiritual renewal.
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