11/14: lthe least of these

How  would you go about discerning/deciding who are "the least of these, my brothers" I\in Matthew 25?  Take ten minutes studying the passage froma  Three Worlds model, and come up with a working answer, or at least the right questions (literary, historical) that would lead you to the answer.

THEN..

read/view some interpretations below

1)

The Least of These My Brethren by Mitchell Lewis

2)Colbert:

especially from 6:08:

3)

Who are 'the least of these'?  by Andrew Perriman

4)For the least of My Brethren"   by  The Saunders

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Other possible resources:

• Bible Background Commentary on NT: Excellent resource
• Commentary on Matthew (Craig Keener)
• Commentary on Matthew (IVP)
• Commentary on Matthew-Historical (Craig Keener)

• The mystery of the kingdom:

   studies in Matthew

   By Tim Geddert

--Note: How does Jesus?Matthew use the term "brother" or "My brothers."
Find out here

--Does he mean "brothers" or "brothers and sisters"?  Click