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each page. Someone is definitely coming.
In opening the Gospels, that Someone comes forth in the fullness of his glory, and it is absolutely fascinating. We get a chance to see Christ as he is. Because what Christ was, is what he is, and what he will always be. We are given a view into the depth and fullness of his character and being and life. That is why the Gospels are so important to us.
The word gospel means "good news." It was the message that Jesus forgives the sins of all who trust in Him. The Gospel of Matthew is the first book in the New Testament, and has been called the most important book that has ever been written for Christendom. Matthew was a Jewish tax collector who obeyed Christ's call and became one of the original twelve apostles.
Matthew's name means, "gift of God." Jesus gave him this name in place of his given name, Levi when he joined with Christ..
The Gospel of Matthew is the perfect link between the Old and New Testaments. ...

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us" and also God like us because He took on our nature and entered into human life and experience. When Jesus was baptized by John, he was given his heavenly authority as the Father's voice spoke from heaven and said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased" (Matt 3:17).
In chapter four, Jesus is tempted by Satan not as a personal test but for our sake, that He might personally know temptation and be able to help us when we are tempted. He overcame the devil by using the same weapons available to us today: the Word of God, the power of the Spirit, and prayer.
The Sermon on the Mount presents a picture of the truly righteous person and shows the spiritual ...

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