New Testament

GOSPELS MATTHEW: AUTHOR: Matthew CHAPTERS: 28 THEME: Jesus is the Messiah and Savior promised in the Old Testament STORIES INCLUDED: The birth of Jesus; Jesus feeds 5,000 people; Jesus walks on water; teachings and miracles; Jesus’ death and resurrection TAGLINE: Jesus is Messiah to Jewish audience. Some listened, some didn’t. Some…

Just as the Old Testament presents various genres, manuscripts, and authors, so too does the New Testament remain an eclectic text. Prominently are found letters, narratives, and apocalyptic genres that make up the work as a whole. In order to improve the reading in the Old Testament, extracanonical texts must…

How One Day Changed Everything — Part 1 — Go behind the scenes of the first 24-hour day in the public ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. The day began with his entrance into the fishing village of Capernaum on the shore of the Sea of Galilee; it ended when he left the region 24 hours later. …

Introduction As followers of Christ, it is important for us to understand and appreciate the roots of our faith. The foundations of Christianity are rich and diverse, with roots that go back thousands of years to the ancient world. …

Introduction:. An Old Testament verse that mentions the Messiah’s impending arrival is Isaiah 9:6, which is well-known and adored. He claims, “For to us a child was born, a son was given to us; and the government shall rest upon his shoulders, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty…

“And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations.” (Mark 13:10) The New Testament gospels tell us about Jesus, His life, and His ministry. Many of the events described in each book overlap. However, some events and parables are found in only one gospel, while the other gospels…

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” READ THE FULL CHAPTER JOHN 8 AT BIBLE GATEWAY The Meaning of John 8:12 Seven times in the gospel of John, Jesus makes a powerful statement beginning with the phrase “I am.” These comments echo the words of God to Moses in Exodus 3:14. There, when Moses asks who he…