Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Matthew+3 MATTHEW 3 (ESV)   1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make […]

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Matthew+2 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: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Matthew+1 MATTHEW 1 (ESV) 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 […]

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Genesis+50   Genesis 50 English Standard Version (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 […]

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Genesis+49   Genesis 49 English Standard Version (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 […]