Mark’s Gospel moves quickly through the life of Jesus to the final week of His life, with an emphasis on His humanity (frequently referring to Him as the “Son of Man”). Service and sacrifice are major themes of Mark.
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New Testament
Teachings on select people, themes, books, and Scripture passages in the New Testament.
365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 28
Matthew 28 records the resurrection of Jesus and the Great Commission that Jesus left with His disciples before leaving earth and ascending into heaven.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 27
This chapter tells the story of the crucifixion, and the pain, suffering, and humiliation Jesus endured for our sake both leading up to and while on the cross.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 26
Jesus’ death by crucifixion is preceded by betrayal, arrest, and a trial, and its timing during Passover links the long-awaited Messiah with the Paschal lamb.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 25
In Matthew 25, the Olivet Discourse continues with two parables illustrating the judgment of Israel and an emphasis on the need to be on the alert for the second coming of Christ.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 24
In the first part of His Olivet Discourse, Jesus anticipates the destruction of Jerusalem (eventually takes place in AD 70) and exhorts all to be ready for His second coming.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 21
Ken Boa teaches on Matthew 21, in which we see, among other themes, the central theme of mounting opposition to Jesus by the religious leaders of His day (ultimately leading to His death, burial, and resurrection).
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 17
Following Jesus’ question of the disciples in Matthew 16, “Who do you say that I am?” in Matthew 17, we read the solid evidences that Jesus fulfills the qualifications for Israel’s Messiah in His lineage, His healing ministry, and His teachings.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 13
In this chapter of Matthew, we see Jesus using parables to conceal the truth from those who would reject it, and to reveal the truth to those who would receive and believe.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 7
Ken Boa teaches on the third chapter of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus exhorts His followers to examine themselves when tempted to have a censorious attitude toward others.
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