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VALUE OF THE MINISTRY. PREPARATION FOR THE MINISTRY. As we have seen and marvel at the genius of Mark how he said much in a few words. It is amazing how much is  said in how little.   Take chapter 1:13, as simply one instance. “HE WAS THERE IN THE WILDERNESS FORTY DAYS, TEMPTED BY SATAN:Continue reading “3. THE BOOK OF MARK.”

THE UTTERMOST PURPOSE. We only need to read the book of Mark two or three times, and his uppermost purpose will capture us. He wants us to see Jesus at work. It is as though he says:  “Look! What Jesus did proves what He was.” What He taught is what He wraught. His works demonstrateContinue reading “2. THE BOOK OF MARK.”

THE TRUE FOLLOWER OF JESUS. Matthew is totally changed after his encounter with Jesus. This is an image of Matthew, the tax collector. Jesus the Anointed One invited Matthew to follow Him. Mathew became a ‘faithful follower of Jesus.’ Some of you know about Jesus but ‘do not’ have a relationship with Him. Some ofContinue reading “6. THE BOOK OF MATTHEW.”

JOHN CAST INTO PRISON. Matthew marks the beginning of the Galilean ministry: “Now, when Jesus had heard that John was cast into Prison, He departed into Galilee.” Matthew chapter 4:12. The original plan was to go directly to Jerusalem, but circumstances hindered Jesus, so he made a detour into Galilee. THE MINISTRY IN GALILEE. Matthews’sContinue reading “4. THE BOOK OF MATTHEW.”

THE LIFE OF THE MESSIAH. This masterpiece of writing is the combined genius of human intervention and Divine inspiration. The first thing that I suggest is, that you read the book of Matthew through from beginning to the end over a week or so. Then read the passages we mention simultaneously. If you find aContinue reading “3. THE BOOK OF MATTHEW.”

ABOUT MATTHEW HIMSELF. We only know little of Matthew but it is most revealing. HE WAS A PUBLICAN. Matthew 10:3. A Jew who had become a tax gatherer for the hated Romans, which was regarded as deeply dishonourable. We read of “publicans and harlots” which indicates the general moral level of these people. He hadContinue reading “2.  THE BOOK OF MATTHEW.”

   THE NEW TESTAMENT IS THE MOST VITAL BOOK AS A WHOLE. IT IS THE MOST VITAL BOOK IN THE WORLD. Its supreme project is the ultimate reign of the Lord Jesus in an endless and boundless empire. Its subject is the Lord Jesus Christ. Its supreme object is the Salvation of human beings. ItsContinue reading “1.THE NEW TESTAMENT.”

THE REJECTION OF THE SHEPHERD-KING. In the following chapters, the true Shepherd-King is despised and rejected by His own people. Chapter ten speaks of the betrayal price of thirty pieces of Silver that Judas received from the Jewish leaders. The price paid for a foreign slave. (Exodus 21:32). Then he foretells of that money being castContinue reading “3.ZECHARIAH.”

AMAZING REVELATION. Turn to Zechariah chapter 4-14 and read these remarkable prophecies. These prophesies are lit up by other Old Testament prediction concerning the first Advent of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to this earth. THE COMING, SHEPHERD KING. God had an eye against the land of Hamath,Tyre and Siden. These were theContinue reading “2. THE BOOK OF ZECHARIAH.”

INTRODUCTION. This book may seem complicated after reading the little book of Haggai, yet it is not in reality, as we shall see. Both books are written at the same point in History, which was the turning point in God’s dealings with Jerusalem and the covenant people of Israel. You can look at the littleContinue reading “1.THE BOOK OF ZECHARIAH.”