The first division of the New Testament contains four books: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. They are named for their authors and tell the gospel of Jesus of Nazareth. The term "gospel" literally means "good news." Although many believe that a gospel is simply a biography of Jesus' life and the many deeds He did, or a chronicle of His various teaching, you will find that a gospel is much more. Although the elements of chronology, acts and teaching are found within the pages of the gospel accounts, they are a specific form of literature found in the Scriptures. A gospel is, in fact, a theological proclamation of the good news of Jesus Christ which is focused on His life, death and resurrection. These books are not intended to be complete biographies of Jesus, but provide a demonstration of who he is and the validation of his authority as God. The New Testament is the final revelation of God to mankind, and it starts with the person and work of Jesus, the Christ. The author of the book of Hebrews said it best when he wrote:
God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. (Hebrews 1:1-2)
Today's reading is from the first seven chapters of the gospel according to Matthew and includes that portion of Jesus' teaching known as the
Sermon on the Mount.
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Matthew 1:1-7:27Select Another Day
