What happens in the 400 years between Malachi and Matthew? We fill in some of that history as we pivot from the Old Testament to the New in our exploration of 50 Books of the Bible in 50 weeks. We discuss the transition of Matthew, from hated tax collector to apostle, because of an encounter with Christ. Scriptures referenced include Amos 3:7; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 19:10; and Matthew 15:24.
The book of Hebrews presents Jesus in multiple vital roles that are essential to understanding His ministry and work for humanity. It starts by...
The epistle to the Ephesians, likely written while Paul is imprisoned in Rome, is perhaps the most formal of the apostle’s letters. While Paul...
Jeremiah 31:31-34 reveals a transformative moment in biblical theology, where God announces a new covenant with Israel and Judah, distinct from the Mosaic covenant...