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.
Amos's message resonates deeply with today's issues of injustice and exploitation, echoing the concerns of Jesus's own ministry. Both figures called for radical accountability,...
In his farewell exhortation, David calls on his son, Solomon, to get to know the Lord, to serve Him with both heart and mind,...
God has given us ten standards/guidelines/principles for how we can live an abundant life. They were so important to him that He wrote them...