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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.”

This “Book of HAGGAI” is a meaningful little fragment. Although it covers only about four months, it records one of the crucial turning points in the Divine dealings with Jerusalem and the Covenant people (The Jews). It had to do with the Jewish “Remnant” who returned to Jerusalem and Judea after they were exiled toContinue reading “THE BOOK OF HAGGAI.”

GOD SPEAKS TO ZEPHANIAH. Zephaniah introduces himself, and we learn that he is  a descendant of “Hizkiah.” In the Revised Version, he is referred to as King Hezekiah. So by distinction, we learn that he is of royal descent. He is a prince of the house of David and the great-great-grandson of King Hezekiah. HeContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF ZEPHANIAH.”

The prophet Habakkuk wrote this prophecy after the fall of Nineveh in 612 B.C., when the Chaldeans (Babylonians) rose to become the new dominant power over the nations. Years before HABAKKUK, the prophet Isaiah had forewarned King Hezekiah that his treasures would be carried away to Babylon and his sons would become eunuchs in theContinue reading “THE BOOK OF HABAKKUK.”

“VENGEANCE IS MINE SAYS THE LORD” In our last study we are reminded that pay-back belongs to the Lord and not to us. He will avenge you in a day yet to come. In Romans chapter 12:19. He Promises … “BELOVED, AVENGE NOT YOURSELVES BUT GIVE UP YOUR ANGER. For It Is written, “VENGEANCE ISContinue reading “3. THE BOOK OF NAHUM.”

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF NINEVEH. What happened to Nineveh? the book of Jonah ended so abruptly! Did you ever wonder what happened to the great city of Nineveh, the significant capital? Did they repent of their evil wickedness against God? No, they returned to their old ways and piled sin upon sin. Nineveh became worse! NowContinue reading “2. THE BOOK OF NAHUM.”