What is the New Testament about and why should we read it?
The New Testament is God's way of sharing insights on the birth of His Son, His life, death and resurrection; as well as the events that then unfolded as the new Christian church is formed. The writings are from the Disciples of Jesus – those being: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, James, Peter and Jude. It starts with the good new of Christ and ends with John's letter to the seven churches in Asia Minor – of the end times.
And we start with the section known as The Gospels & Acts.
The first five books of the New Testament cover the life of Jesus Christ (the four Gospels each look at the life of Jesus with a target audience in mind), and of the start of the Christian church (Acts), which was the starting outward spread of our Christian faith.
The Gospel of Matthew
Written in Judea by Matthew, also called Levi c. 60 AD for the Jews.
Across its 28 chapters, it covers the genealogy of Jesus, His birth, His ministry actions, and ends with the Great Commission.
And because of Matthew's approach, he helps the Jews to see that Jesus is their Messiah (he shows the lineage of Jesus to Abraham and down through King David, of Jesus helping and healing–the miracles He performed, and of Jesus' teachings so that the people would know He was there to be the suffering servant who must be crucified to save all from their sins). Then after Jesus is crucified and rises again, it shows that Jesus life and death fulfills Scripture as the Prophets had promised.
The New Testament is God's way of sharing insights on the birth of His Son, His life, death and resurrection; as well as the events that then unfolded as the new Christian church is formed. The writings are from the Disciples of Jesus – those being: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, James, Peter and Jude. It starts with the good new of Christ and ends with John's letter to the seven churches in Asia Minor – of the end times.
And we start with the section known as The Gospels & Acts.
The first five books of the New Testament cover the life of Jesus Christ (the four Gospels each look at the life of Jesus with a target audience in mind), and of the start of the Christian church (Acts), which was the starting outward spread of our Christian faith.
The Gospel of Matthew
Written in Judea by Matthew, also called Levi c. 60 AD for the Jews.
Across its 28 chapters, it covers the genealogy of Jesus, His birth, His ministry actions, and ends with the Great Commission.
And because of Matthew's approach, he helps the Jews to see that Jesus is their Messiah (he shows the lineage of Jesus to Abraham and down through King David, of Jesus helping and healing–the miracles He performed, and of Jesus' teachings so that the people would know He was there to be the suffering servant who must be crucified to save all from their sins). Then after Jesus is crucified and rises again, it shows that Jesus life and death fulfills Scripture as the Prophets had promised.
If you have a few more minutes, the following three short videos are for your review. The first provides an overview of The New Testament: Overview: New Testament - YouTube
The Second pair provides an overview of The Book of Matthew:
(Part 1) Overview: Matthew 1-13 - YouTube
(Part 2) Overview: Matthew 14-28 - YouTube
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The Second pair provides an overview of The Book of Matthew:
(Part 1) Overview: Matthew 1-13 - YouTube
(Part 2) Overview: Matthew 14-28 - YouTube
Thank you and let us know of any feedback.