Read chapter in full: biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Matthew+002   MATTHEW 2 (ESV)  1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king […]

Read chapter in full: biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Matthew+001 MATTHEW Introduction Matthew’s purpose is to show that God has kept his ancient promises to Israel through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. The long-expected reign of heaven is now coming to earth, bringing the Jewish story to its climax. Matthew begins by highlighting that Jesus was […]

Read chapter in full: biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Genesis+050   Genesis 50 (ESV) 1 Then Joseph fell on his father’s face and wept over him and kissed him. 2 And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father. So the physicians embalmed Israel. 3 Forty days were required for it, for that is how many are required for embalming. And the Egyptian swept for […]

Read chapter in full: biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Genesis+049   Genesis 49 (ESV) Jacob Blesses His Sons 1 Then Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you what shall happen to you in days to come. 2 “Assemble and listen, O sons of Jacob, listen to Israel your father. 3 “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and […]

Read chapter in full: biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Genesis+048   Genesis 48 (ESV) Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 1 After this, Joseph was told, “Behold, your father is ill.” So he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. 2 And it was told to Jacob, “Your son Joseph has come to you.” Then Israel summoned his strength and sat […]