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Understanding the Fruit of the Spirit: Real Growth One Trait at a Time
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Genesis
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Exodus
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Leviticus
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Numbers
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Deuteronomy
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Joshua
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Judges
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Ruth
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1 Samuel
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2 Samuel
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1 Kings
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2 Kings
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1 Chronicles
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2 Chronicles
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Ezra
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Nehemiah
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Esther
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Job
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Psalm
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Proverbs
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Ecclesiastes
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Song of Songs
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Isaiah
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Jeremiah
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Lamentations
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Ezekiel
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Daniel
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Hosea
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Joel
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Amos
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Obadiah
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Jonah
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Micah
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Nahum
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Habakkuk
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Zephaniah
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Haggai
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Zechariah
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Malachi
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Tobit
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Judith
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Esther (Greek)
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The Wisdom of Solomon
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Sirach
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Baruch
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Letter of Jeremiah
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Song of Three Young Men
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Susanna
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Bel and the Dragon
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1 Maccabees
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1 Esdras
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The Prayer of Manasseh
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Matthew
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Mark
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Luke
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John
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Acts
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Romans
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1 Corinthians
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2 Corinthians
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Galatians
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Ephesians
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Philippians
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Colossians
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1 Thessalonians
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2 Thessalonians
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1 Timothy
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2 Timothy
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Titus
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Philemon
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Hebrews
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James
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1 Peter
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2 Peter
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1 John
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2 John
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3 John
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Jude
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Revelation
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Chapters
Sections
Themes
Jonah
Jonah Disobeys the Lord
Jonah's Prayer
Jonah Obeys the Lord
Jonah's Anger and God's Mercy
Micah
A Lament for Samaria and Jerusalem
The Enemy Approaches Jerusalem
The Fate of Those Who Oppress the Poor
Micah Denounces Israel's Leaders
The Lord's Universal Reign of Peace
Israel Will Return from Exile
God Promises a Ruler from Bethlehem
Deliverance and Punishment
The Lord's Case against Israel
What the Lord Requires
Israel's Moral Corruption
The Lord Brings Salvation
The Lord's Compassion on Israel
Nahum
The Lord's Anger against Nineveh
The Fall of Nineveh
Habakkuk
Habakkuk Complains of Injustice
The Lord's Reply
Habakkuk Complains to the Lord Again
The Lord's Answer to Habakkuk
Doom on the Unrighteous
A Prayer of Habakkuk
Zephaniah
The Day of the Lord's Judgment
A Plea for Repentance
The Doom of the Nations around Judah
Jerusalem's Sin and Redemption
A Song of Joy
Haggai
The Lord's Command to Rebuild the Temple
The People Obey the Lord's Command
The Splendor of the New Temple
The Prophet Consults the Priests
The Lord Promises His Blessing
The Lord's Promise to Zerubbabel
Zechariah
The Lord Calls His People to Return to Him
The Prophet's Vision of the Horses
The Vision of the Horns
The Vision of the Measuring Line
The Exiles Are Called to Come Home
The Prophet's Vision of the High Priest
The Vision of the Lampstand
God's Promise to Zerubbabel
The Vision of the Flying Scroll
The Vision of the Woman in the Basket
The Vision of the Four Chariots
The Command to Crown Joshua
The Lord Condemns Insincere Fasting
Disobedience, the Cause of Exile
The Lord Promises to Restore Jerusalem
Judgment on Neighboring Nations
The Future King
The Restoration of God's People
The Lord Promises Deliverance
The Fall of the Tyrants
The Two Shepherds
The Future Deliverance of Jerusalem
The Command to Kill God's Shepherd
Jerusalem and the Nations
Malachi
The Lord's Love for Israel
The Lord Reprimands the Priests
The People's Unfaithfulness to God
The Day of Judgment Is Near
The Payment of Tithes
God's Promise of Mercy
The Day of the Lord Is Coming
Tobit
Tobit's Early Life
Tobit's Faithfulness to His Religion
Tobit's Faithfulness in Exile
Tobit Buries the Dead
Tobit's Nephew Rescues Him
A Family Celebration
A Murder in Nineveh
Tobit Is Blinded
A Family Quarrel
Tobit's Prayer
Sarah's Troubles
Sarah's Prayer
God Hears the Prayers of Tobit and Sarah
Tobit's Advice to Tobias
Travel Preparations
Tobias Meets Raphael
Tobit Meets Raphael
Tobias Catches a Fish
On the Way to Ecbatana
At Raguel's House
The Marriage Ceremony
The Demon Is Expelled
The Prayer of Tobias
Anxious Parents
Raguel's Prayer
The Wedding Feast
The Journey to Rages
Tobit and Anna Are Worried
Departure from Ecbatana
The Homecoming
Tobit's Cure
Sarah's Arrival
The Angel Raphael
Tobit's Song of Praise
Tobit's Final Advice
Judith
The War between Nebuchadnezzar and Arphaxad
The War against the Nations in the West
The Campaign of Holofernes
The Peace Delegation to King Nebuchadnezzar
The Israelite Plan for Defense
Prayer before the War
The War Council in the Camp of Holofernes
The Speech of Achior
The Reaction of the Crowd
The Speech of Holofernes
Achior Is Brought to Bethulia
The Siege of Bethulia
Judith, the Israelite Widow
Judith Meets with the Town Officials
Judith's Prayer
Judith Goes to the Camp of Holofernes
Judith Remains Faithful to Her Religion
Holofernes' Banquet
Judith and Her Slave Return to Bethulia
Judith's Plan
Achior's Conversion
Panic in Holofernes' Camp
Israel's Victory
Israel Celebrates the Victory
Judith's Song of Praise
Judith's Fame
Esther (Greek)
Mordecai's Strange Dream
Mordecai Saves the King's Life
Queen Vashti Defies King Xerxes
Esther Becomes Queen
Mordecai Saves the King's Life
Haman Plots to Destroy the Jews
Xerxes' Proclamation against the Jews
Mordecai Asks for Esther's Help
Mordecai's Prayer
Esther's Prayer
Esther Goes to the King
Esther Invites the King and Haman to a Banquet
Haman Plots to Kill Mordecai
The King Honors Mordecai
Haman Is Put to Death
The Jews Are Told to Fight Back
The King's Decree in Favor of the Jews
The Jews Destroy Their Enemies
The Festival of Purim
The Greatness of Xerxes and Mordecai
Mordecai Remembers His Dream
Postscript
The Wisdom of Solomon
The Search for Justice
God Is Aware of What We Say
God Did Not Create Death
Wicked Thinking
The Destiny of the Righteous
The Destiny of the Wicked
The Importance of Virtue
The Example of Enoch
The Fate of the Wicked
The Regrets of the Wicked
The Responsibility of Rulers
The Value of Wisdom
Solomon Wishes to Share His Wisdom
A King Is Like Everyone Else
Solomon Declares His Love for Wisdom
The Nature of Wisdom
Solomon's Love for Wisdom
Solomon Prays for Wisdom
Wisdom Protected Adam
Cain Abandoned Wisdom
Wisdom Protected Noah
Wisdom Helped Abraham
Wisdom Rescued Lot
Wisdom Protected Jacob
Wisdom Rescued Joseph
Wisdom Led the Israelites Out of Egypt
Wisdom Led the Israelites through the Desert
The Punishment of the Egyptians
God Is Powerful and Merciful
The Sins of the Canaanites
God Is Sovereign
The Punishment of the Egyptians
The Foolishness of Nature Worship
The Foolishness of Idolatry
Wooden Idols Compared with Noah's Wooden Boat
The Origins of Idolatry
The Results of Idolatry
The True God Gives Immortality
The Foolishness of Worshiping Clay Idols
The Punishment of the Egyptians
Disastrous Storms Hit Egypt
The Israelites Receive Manna to Eat
Terror Strikes the Egyptians at Night
Light Shines on the Israelites
The Death of the Egyptian First-Born
Aaron's Prayer Saves the Israelites from Death
The Suicidal Stupidity of the Egyptians
God Guides and Protects His People
The Punishment of the Egyptians
God's Miraculous Power
Sirach
ForewordIn Praise of Wisdom
Self-control
Wisdom and Reverence for God
Faithfulness to God
Duties to Parents
Humility
Giving to the Poor
Wisdom as a Teacher
Self-confidence
Don't Be Presumptuous
Sincerity and Self-control
Friendship
Learn from Wisdom
Miscellaneous Advice
Relations with Others
Using Common Sense
Advice about Women
Friendships with Others
Rulers
Pride
People Who Should Be Honored
Humility and Self-respect
Appearances
Be Cautious
Be Careful in Choosing Friends
Responsible Use of Wealth
The Happiness of Having Wisdom
Free Will
God's Punishment of Sinners
God's Wisdom in Creation
God Is Judge
A Call to Repentance
The Greatness of God
Human Beings Are Nothing
Kindness and Charity
Self-examination
Self-control
Loose Talk
Recognizing Real Wisdom
Knowing When to Talk
Sudden Changes of Fortune
Inappropriate Talk
Stewardship of Wisdom
Sin
Wisdom and Foolishness
Laziness and Foolishness
Friendship
A Prayer for Help against Sin
Taking Oaths
Filthy Talk
Sexual Sins
In Praise of Wisdom
Wisdom and the Law
People Who Deserve Praise
Advice about Women
Sad Observations
Speech Reflects True Feelings
Honesty
Foolish Talk
Betraying Secrets
Hypocrisy
Resentment
Arguments
Vicious Talk
Loans and Repayment
Generosity
Guaranteeing Debts
Home and Hospitality
Bringing up Children
Health
Cheerfulness and Sadness
Problems Caused by Money
Behavior at Dinner Parties
Interpreting the Law
People Are Not Alike
Be Independent
Treatment of Slaves
Dreams Mean Nothing
Travel
Fear the Lord
Offering Sacrifices
God's Justice
A Prayer for Israel
Choosing a Wife
False Friends
Caution in Taking Advice
Wisdom and Confidence
Controlling the Appetite
Sickness and Medicine
Mourning for the Dead
Scholarship and Other Occupations
A Hymn in Praise of God
The Misery of Human Life
The Results of Evil
The Joys of Human Life
Begging
Death
The Fate of the Wicked
A Sense of Decency
A Sense of Pride
Fathers and Daughters
The Glory of God in Nature
The Glory of God in History
Enoch
Noah
Abraham
Isaac and Jacob
Moses
Aaron
Phinehas
Joshua
Caleb
The Judges
Samuel
Nathan
David
Solomon
Rehoboam and Jeroboam
Elijah
Elisha
Hezekiah
Josiah
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
The Twelve Prophets
Zerubbabel and Joshua
Nehemiah
The Patriarchs
Simon Son of Onias
A Benediction
Three Hated Nations
The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach
A Song of Thanksgiving
The Search for Wisdom
Baruch
Introduction
A Letter to Jerusalem
In Praise of Wisdom
Comfort for Jerusalem
Jerusalem Is Assured of Help
Letter of Jeremiah
The People Face a Long Captivity
The Helplessness of Idols
The Foolishness of Worshiping Idols
Song of Three Young Men
The Prayer of Azariah
The Song of the Three Young Men
Susanna
Susanna's Beauty Attracts Two Judges
The Judges Try to Seduce Susanna
The Judges Testify against Susanna
Daniel Rescues Susanna
Bel and the Dragon
Daniel and the Priests of Bel
Daniel Kills the Dragon
Daniel Is Rescued from the Pit of Lions
1 Maccabees
Alexander the Great
Antiochus Epiphanes and the Renegade Jews
Antiochus Attacks Egypt
Antiochus Persecutes the Jews
The Faithfulness of Mattathias
The Guerrilla Warfare of Mattathias
The Death of Mattathias
The Early Victories of Judas
The King Appoints Lysias as Governor
The Victories of Judas
Victory over Lysias
The Purification of the Temple
Wars with Neighboring Nations
The Death of Antiochus the Fourth
The Campaign of Antiochus the Fifth and Lysias
The High Priest Alcimus and the Campaign of Nicanor
The Treaty with the Romans
The Death of Judas
Jonathan Succeeds Judas
The Campaigns of Jonathan
Alexander Epiphanes Makes Jonathan High Priest
Jonathan Supports Alexander Epiphanes
Jonathan's Victory over Apollonius
The Fall of Alexander Epiphanes
Jonathan Wins the Favor of Demetrius the Second
Jonathan Helps Demetrius the Second
Jonathan Supports Antiochus the Sixth
Alliances with Rome and Sparta
Campaigns of Jonathan and Simon
Trypho Captures Jonathan
Simon Leads the Jews
In Praise of Simon
Antiochus the Seventh Asks for Simon's Support
Rome Supports the Jews
Antiochus the Seventh Breaks with Simon
John's Victory over Cendebeus
The Murder of Simon and Two of His Sons
2 Maccabees
A Letter to the Jews in Egypt
A LETTER TO ARISTOBULUSThe Death of King Antiochus
Fire Consumes Nehemiah's Sacrifice
Nehemiah's Prayer
The Persian Emperor Hears about the Fire
Jeremiah Hides the Tent of the Lord's Presence
How Solomon Celebrated the Festival
Nehemiah's Library
An Invitation to Celebrate the Festival
Author's Preface
The Argument between Onias and Simon
Heliodorus Is Sent to Jerusalem
Heliodorus Plans to Enter the Temple
The Lord Protects His Temple
Onias Prays for Heliodorus' Recovery
Heliodorus Praises God
Simon Accuses Onias
Jason Introduces Greek Customs
Jerusalem under Syrian Influence
Menelaus Becomes High Priest
The Murder of Onias
Andronicus Is Punished
Lysimachus Is Killed
Menelaus Is Brought to Trial
Visions of a Battle
Jason Attacks Jerusalem
Antiochus Attacks Jerusalem
Another Attack against Jerusalem
The Jews Are Persecuted Because of Their Faith
The Lord Punishes and Shows Mercy
Eleazar Dies for His Faith
A Mother and Her Sons Die for Their Faith
Judas Maccabeus Revolts
Ptolemy Sends Nicanor to Attack Judas
Judas Learns of Nicanor's Plans
Judas Defeats Nicanor
Judas Defeats Timothy and Bacchides
The Lord Punishes Antiochus
Antiochus Makes a Promise to God
Antiochus' Letter to the Jews
The Rededication of the Temple
Ptolemy Macron Commits Suicide
Judas Maccabeus Defeats the Idumeans
Judas Defeats Timothy
Judas Maccabeus Defeats Lysias
Lysias Makes Peace with the Jews
The Letter of Lysias to the Jews
The King's Letter to Lysias
The Letter of the Romans to the Jews
The Jews of Joppa Are Murdered
Judas' Victories in the Region of Gilead
Judas Defeats Timothy's Army
Judas Wins Other Victories
Judas Defeats Gorgias
Prayers for Those Killed in Battle
Menelaus Is Put to Death
A Battle Near the City of Modein
Antiochus the Fifth Makes a Treaty with the Jews
Alcimus Speaks against Judas
Demetrius Sends Nicanor to Attack Judas
Nicanor Turns against Judas
Razis Dies for His Country
Nicanor's Cruel Plan
Judas Prepares His Troops for Battle
The Defeat and Death of Nicanor
Concluding Words
1 Esdras
Josiah Celebrates the Passover
The End of Josiah's Reign
King Joahaz of Judah
King Jehoiakim of Judah
King Jehoiachin of Judah
King Zedekiah of Judah
The Fall of Jerusalem
Cyrus Commands the Jews to Return
Opposition to Rebuilding Jerusalem
The Debate of the Bodyguards before the Emperor
The List of Those Who Returned from Exile
Worship Begins Again
The Rebuilding of the Temple Begins
Opposition to the Rebuilding of the Temple
Work on the Temple Begins Again
Emperor Cyrus' Order Is Rediscovered
Emperor Darius Orders the Work to Continue
The Temple Is Dedicated
The Passover
Ezra Arrives in Jerusalem
The Document That Emperor Artaxerxes Gave to Ezra
Ezra Praises God
The People Who Returned from Exile
Ezra Finds Priests and Levites for the Temple
Ezra Leads the People in Fasting and Prayer
The Gifts for the Temple
The Return to Jerusalem
Ezra Learns of Intermarriages with Non-Jews
The Plan for Ending Mixed Marriages
The Men Who Had Foreign Wives
Ezra Reads the Law to the People
2 Esdras
The Rejection of Israel
Israel Is to Be Replaced
Ezra on Mount Sinai
Ezra on Mount Zion
Ezra's Prayer of Complaint
The Human Mind Cannot Understand God's Ways
The End of the Age
The Signs of the End
THE SECOND VISIONEzra's Prayer and Uriel's Answer
Descending Generations
God Will Bring the End of the World
The Signs of the End
THE THIRD VISIONWhy God's People Suffer
The Messianic Kingdom and the Final Judgment
Only a Few Will Be Saved
The Soul after Death
The Finality of Judgment and the Salvation of the Few
Ezra Prays for His People
The Signs of the End
THE FOURTH VISIONThe Law Remains
The Vision of the Weeping Woman
Uriel's Interpretation of the Vision
The Vision of an Eagle
The Interpretation of the Vision
The People Come to Ezra
The Vision
The Interpretation of the Vision
THE SEVENTH VISIONThe Voice from the Bush
Ezra Reproduces the Sacred Writings
The Coming Disasters
A Terrifying Vision
Asia Is Doomed
God's People Must Prepare for the End
Matthew
The Ancestors of Jesus Christ
The Birth of Jesus Christ
Visitors from the East
The Escape to Egypt
The Killing of the Children
The Return from Egypt
The Preaching of John the Baptist
The Baptism of Jesus
The Temptation of Jesus
Jesus Begins His Work in Galilee
Jesus Calls Four Fishermen
Jesus Teaches, Preaches, and Heals
The Sermon on the Mount
True Happiness
Salt and Light
Teaching about the Law
Teaching about Anger
Teaching about Adultery
Teaching about Divorce
Teaching about Vows
Teaching about Revenge
Love for Enemies
Teaching about Charity
Teaching about Prayer
Teaching about Fasting
Riches in Heaven
The Light of the Body
God and Possessions
Judging Others
Ask, Seek, Knock
The Narrow Gate
A Tree and Its Fruit
I Never Knew You
The Two House Builders
The Authority of Jesus
Jesus Heals a Man
Jesus Heals a Roman Officer's Servant
Jesus Heals Many People
The Would-Be Followers of Jesus
Jesus Calms a Storm
Jesus Heals Two Men with Demons
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man
Jesus Calls Matthew
The Question about Fasting
The Official's Daughter and the Woman Who Touched Jesus' Cloak
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
Jesus Heals a Man Who Could Not Speak
Jesus Has Pity for the People
The Twelve Apostles
The Mission of the Twelve
Coming Persecutions
Whom to Fear
Confessing and Rejecting Christ
Not Peace, but a Sword
Rewards
The Messengers from John the Baptist
The Unbelieving Towns
Come to Me and Rest
The Question about the Sabbath
The Man with a Paralyzed Hand
God's Chosen Servant
Jesus and Beelzebul
A Tree and Its Fruit
The Demand for a Miracle
The Return of the Evil Spirit
Jesus' Mother and Brothers
The Parable of the Sower
The Purpose of the Parables
Jesus Explains the Parable of the Sower
The Parable of the Weeds
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
The Parable of the Yeast
Jesus' Use of Parables
Jesus Explains the Parable of the Weeds
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
The Parable of the Pearl
The Parable of the Net
New Truths and Old
Jesus Is Rejected at Nazareth
The Death of John the Baptist
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
Jesus Walks on the Water
Jesus Heals the Sick in Gennesaret
The Teaching of the Ancestors
The Things That Make a Person Unclean
A Woman's Faith
Jesus Heals Many People
Jesus Feeds Four Thousand
The Demand for a Miracle
The Yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees
Peter's Declaration about Jesus
Jesus Speaks about His Suffering and Death
The Transfiguration
Jesus Heals a Boy with a Demon
Jesus Speaks Again about His Death
Payment of the Temple Tax
Who Is the Greatest?
Temptations to Sin
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
When Someone Sins
Prohibiting and Permitting
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Jesus Teaches about Divorce
Jesus Blesses Little Children
The Rich Young Man
The Workers in the Vineyard
Jesus Speaks a Third Time about His Death
A Mother's Request
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem
Jesus Goes to the Temple
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree
The Question about Jesus' Authority
The Parable of the Two Sons
The Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard
The Parable of the Wedding Feast
The Question about Paying Taxes
The Question about Rising from Death
The Great Commandment
The Question about the Messiah
Jesus Warns against the Teachers of the Law and the Pharisees
Jesus Condemns Their Hypocrisy
Jesus Predicts Their Punishment
Jesus' Love for Jerusalem
Jesus Speaks of the Destruction of the Temple
Troubles and Persecutions
The Awful Horror
The Coming of the Son of Man
The Lesson of the Fig Tree
No One Knows the Day and Hour
The Faithful or the Unfaithful Servant
The Parable of the Ten Young Women
The Parable of the Three Servants
The Final Judgment
The Plot against Jesus
Jesus Is Anointed at Bethany
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
Jesus Eats the Passover Meal with His Disciples
The Lord's Supper
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
The Arrest of Jesus
Jesus before the Council
Peter Denies Jesus
Jesus Is Taken to Pilate
The Death of Judas
Pilate Questions Jesus
Jesus Is Sentenced to Death
The Soldiers Make Fun of Jesus
Jesus Is Crucified
The Death of Jesus
The Burial of Jesus
The Guard at the Tomb
The Resurrection
The Report of the Guard
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
Mark
The Preaching of John the Baptist
The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus
Jesus Calls Four Fishermen
A Man with an Evil Spirit
Jesus Heals Many People
Jesus Preaches in Galilee
Jesus Heals a Man
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man
Jesus Calls Levi
The Question about Fasting
The Question about the Sabbath
The Man with a Paralyzed Hand
A Crowd by the Lake
Jesus Chooses the Twelve Apostles
Jesus and Beelzebul
Jesus' Mother and Brothers
The Parable of the Sower
The Purpose of the Parables
Jesus Explains the Parable of the Sower
A Lamp under a Bowl
The Parable of the Growing Seed
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Jesus Calms a Storm
Jesus Heals a Man with Evil Spirits
Jairus' Daughter and the Woman Who Touched Jesus' Cloak
Jesus Is Rejected at Nazareth
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Disciples
The Death of John the Baptist
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
Jesus Walks on the Water
Jesus Heals the Sick in Gennesaret
The Teaching of the Ancestors
The Things That Make a Person Unclean
A Woman's Faith
Jesus Heals a Deaf-Mute
Jesus Feeds Four Thousand People
The Pharisees Ask for a Miracle
The Yeast of the Pharisees and of Herod
Jesus Heals a Blind Man at Bethsaida
Peter's Declaration about Jesus
Jesus Speaks about His Suffering and Death
The Transfiguration
Jesus Heals a Boy with an Evil Spirit
Jesus Speaks Again about His Death
Who Is the Greatest?
Whoever Is Not against Us Is for Us
Temptations to Sin
Jesus Teaches about Divorce
Jesus Blesses Little Children
The Rich Man
Jesus Speaks a Third Time about His Death
The Request of James and John
Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus
The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree
Jesus Goes to the Temple
The Lesson from the Fig Tree
The Question about Jesus' Authority
The Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard
The Question about Paying Taxes
The Question about Rising from Death
The Great Commandment
The Question about the Messiah
Jesus Warns against the Teachers of the Law
The Widow's Offering
Jesus Speaks of the Destruction of the Temple
Troubles and Persecutions
The Awful Horror
The Coming of the Son of Man
The Lesson of the Fig Tree
No One Knows the Day or Hour
The Plot against Jesus
Jesus Is Anointed at Bethany
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
Jesus Eats the Passover Meal with His Disciples
The Lord's Supper
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
The Arrest of Jesus
Jesus before the Council
Peter Denies Jesus
Jesus before Pilate
Jesus Is Sentenced to Death
The Soldiers Make Fun of Jesus
Jesus Is Crucified
The Death of Jesus
The Burial of Jesus
The Resurrection
AN OLD ENDING TO THE GOSPEL16.8: Some manuscripts and ancient translations do not have this ending to the Gospel (verses 9-20).Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
Jesus Appears to Two Followers
Jesus Appears to the Eleven
Jesus Is Taken Up to Heaven
ANOTHER OLD ENDING16.20: Some manuscripts and ancient translations have this shorter ending to the Gospel in addition to the longer ending (verses 9-20).
Luke
Introduction
The Birth of John the Baptist Is Announced
The Birth of Jesus Is Announced
Mary Visits Elizabeth
Mary's Song of Praise
The Birth of John the Baptist
Zechariah's Prophecy
The Birth of Jesus
The Shepherds and the Angels
Jesus Is Named
Jesus Is Presented in the Temple
The Return to Nazareth
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
The Preaching of John the Baptist
The Baptism of Jesus
The Ancestors of Jesus
The Temptation of Jesus
Jesus Begins His Work in Galilee
Jesus Is Rejected at Nazareth
A Man with an Evil Spirit
Jesus Heals Many People
Jesus Preaches in the Synagogues
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
Jesus Heals a Man
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man
Jesus Calls Levi
The Question about Fasting
The Question about the Sabbath
The Man with a Paralyzed Hand
Jesus Chooses the Twelve Apostles
Jesus Teaches and Heals
Happiness and Sorrow
Love for Enemies
Judging Others
A Tree and Its Fruit
The Two House Builders
Jesus Heals a Roman Officer's Servant
Jesus Raises a Widow's Son
The Messengers from John the Baptist
Jesus at the Home of Simon the Pharisee
Women Who Accompanied Jesus
The Parable of the Sower
The Purpose of the Parables
Jesus Explains the Parable of the Sower
A Lamp under a Bowl
Jesus' Mother and Brothers
Jesus Calms a Storm
Jesus Heals a Man with Demons
Jairus' Daughter and the Woman Who Touched Jesus' Cloak
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Disciples
Herod's Confusion
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
Peter's Declaration about Jesus
Jesus Speaks about His Suffering and Death
The Transfiguration
Jesus Heals a Boy with an Evil Spirit
Jesus Speaks Again about His Death
Who Is the Greatest?
Whoever Is Not against You Is for You
A Samaritan Village Refuses to Receive Jesus
The Would-Be Followers of Jesus
Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two
The Unbelieving Towns
The Return of the Seventy-Two
Jesus Rejoices
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Jesus Visits Martha and Mary
Jesus' Teaching on Prayer
Jesus and Beelzebul
The Return of the Evil Spirit
True Happiness
The Demand for a Miracle
The Light of the Body
Jesus Accuses the Pharisees and the Teachers of the Law
A Warning against Hypocrisy
Whom to Fear
Confessing and Rejecting Christ
The Parable of the Rich Fool
Trust in God
Riches in Heaven
Watchful Servants
The Faithful or the Unfaithful Servant
Jesus the Cause of Division
Understanding the Time
Settle with Your Opponent
Turn from Your Sins or Die
The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
The Parable of the Yeast
The Narrow Door
Jesus' Love for Jerusalem
Jesus Heals a Sick Man
Humility and Hospitality
The Parable of the Great Feast
The Cost of Being a Disciple
Worthless Salt
The Lost Sheep
The Lost Coin
The Lost Son
The Shrewd Manager
Some Sayings of Jesus
The Rich Man and Lazarus
Sin
Faith
A Servant's Duty
Jesus Heals Ten Men
The Coming of the Kingdom
The Parable of the Widow and the Judge
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Jesus Blesses Little Children
The Rich Man
Jesus Speaks a Third Time about His Death
Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
Jesus and Zacchaeus
The Parable of the Gold Coins
The Triumphant Approach to Jerusalem
Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem
Jesus Goes to the Temple
The Question about Jesus' Authority
The Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard
The Question about Paying Taxes
The Question about Rising from Death
The Question about the Messiah
Jesus Warns against the Teachers of the Law
The Widow's Offering
Jesus Speaks of the Destruction of the Temple
Troubles and Persecutions
Jesus Speaks of the Destruction of Jerusalem
The Coming of the Son of Man
The Lesson of the Fig Tree
The Need to Watch
The Plot against Jesus
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
Jesus Prepares to Eat the Passover Meal
The Lord's Supper
The Argument about Greatness
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
Purse, Bag, and Sword
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives
The Arrest of Jesus
Peter Denies Jesus
Jesus Is Mocked and Beaten
Jesus before the Council
Jesus before Pilate
Jesus before Herod
Jesus Is Sentenced to Death
Jesus Is Crucified
The Death of Jesus
The Burial of Jesus
The Resurrection
The Walk to Emmaus
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
Jesus Is Taken Up to Heaven
John
The Word of Life
John the Baptist's Message
The Lamb of God
The First Disciples of Jesus
Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael
The Wedding in Cana
Jesus Goes to the Temple
Jesus' Knowledge of Human Nature
Jesus and Nicodemus
Jesus and John
He Who Comes from Heaven
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
Jesus Heals an Official's Son
The Healing at the Pool
The Authority of the Son
Witnesses to Jesus
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
Jesus Walks on the Water
The People Seek Jesus
Jesus the Bread of Life
The Words of Eternal Life
Jesus and His Brothers
Jesus at the Festival of Shelters
Is He the Messiah?
Guards Are Sent to Arrest Jesus
Streams of Life-Giving Water
Division among the People
The Unbelief of the Jewish Authorities
The Woman Caught in Adultery
Jesus the Light of the World
You Cannot Go Where I Am Going
The Truth Will Set You Free
Jesus and Abraham
Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind
The Pharisees Investigate the Healing
Spiritual Blindness
The Parable of the Shepherd
Jesus the Good Shepherd
Jesus Is Rejected
The Death of Lazarus
Jesus the Resurrection and the Life
Jesus Weeps
Lazarus Is Brought to Life
The Plot against Jesus
Jesus Is Anointed at Bethany
The Plot against Lazarus
The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem
Some Greeks Seek Jesus
Jesus Speaks about His Death
The Unbelief of the People
Judgment by Jesus' Words
Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
The New Commandment
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
Jesus the Way to the Father
The Promise of the Holy Spirit
Jesus the Real Vine
The World's Hatred
The Work of the Holy Spirit
Sadness and Gladness
Victory over the World
Jesus Prays for His Disciples
The Arrest of Jesus
Jesus before Annas
Peter Denies Jesus
The High Priest Questions Jesus
Peter Denies Jesus Again
Jesus before Pilate
Jesus Is Sentenced to Death
Jesus Is Crucified
The Death of Jesus
Jesus' Side Is Pierced
The Burial of Jesus
The Empty Tomb
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
Jesus and Thomas
The Purpose of This Book
Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples
Jesus and Peter
Jesus and the Other Disciple
Conclusion
Acts
Jesus Is Taken Up to Heaven
Judas' Successor
The Coming of the Holy Spirit
Peter's Message
Life among the Believers
A Lame Beggar Is Healed
Peter's Message in the Temple
Peter and John before the Council
The Believers Pray for Boldness
The Believers Share Their Possessions
Ananias and Sapphira
Miracles and Wonders
The Apostles Are Persecuted
The Seven Helpers
The Arrest of Stephen
Stephen's Speech
The Stoning of Stephen
Saul Persecutes the Church
The Gospel Is Preached in Samaria
Philip and the Ethiopian Official
The Conversion of Saul
Saul Preaches in Damascus
Saul in Jerusalem
Peter in Lydda and Joppa
Peter and Cornelius
Peter's Speech
The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit
Peter's Report to the Church at Jerusalem
The Church at Antioch
More Persecution
Peter Is Set Free from Prison
The Death of Herod
Barnabas and Saul Are Chosen and Sent
In Cyprus
In Antioch in Pisidia
In Iconium
In Lystra and Derbe
The Return to Antioch in Syria
The Meeting at Jerusalem
The Letter to the Gentile Believers
Paul and Barnabas Separate
Timothy Goes with Paul and Silas
In Troas: Paul's Vision
In Philippi: the Conversion of Lydia
In Prison at Philippi
In Thessalonica
In Berea
In Athens
In Corinth
The Return to Antioch
Apollos in Ephesus and Corinth
Paul in Ephesus
The Sons of Sceva
The Riot in Ephesus
To Macedonia and Achaia
Paul's Last Visit to Troas
From Troas to Miletus
Paul's Farewell Speech to the Elders of Ephesus
Paul Goes to Jerusalem
Paul Visits James
Paul Is Arrested in the Temple
Paul Defends Himself
Paul Tells of His Conversion
Paul's Call to Preach to the Gentiles
Paul before the Council
The Plot against Paul's Life
Paul Is Sent to Governor Felix
The Case against Paul
Paul's Defense before Felix
Paul before Felix and Drusilla
Paul Appeals to the Emperor
Paul before Agrippa and Bernice
Paul Defends Himself before Agrippa
Paul Tells of His Conversion
Paul Tells of His Work
Paul Sails for Rome
The Storm at Sea
The Shipwreck
In Malta
From Malta to Rome
In Rome
Romans
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Power of the Gospel
Human Guilt
God's Judgment
The Jews and the Law
No One Is Righteous
How We Are Put Right with God
The Example of Abraham
God's Promise Is Received through Faith
Right with God
Adam and Christ
Dead to Sin but Alive in Union with Christ
Slaves of Righteousness
An Illustration from Marriage
Law and Sin
The Conflict in Us
Life in the Spirit
The Future Glory
God's Love in Christ Jesus
God and His People
God's Anger and Mercy
Israel and the Gospel
Salvation Is for All
God's Mercy on Israel
The Salvation of the Gentiles
God's Mercy on All
Praise to God
Life in God's Service
Duties toward State Authorities
Duties toward One Another
Do Not Judge Others
Do Not Make Others Fall
Please Others, Not Yourselves
The Gospel to the Gentiles
Paul's Reason for Writing So Boldly
Paul's Plan to Visit Rome
Personal Greetings
Final Instructions
Concluding Prayer of Praise
1 Corinthians
Blessings in Christ
Divisions in the Church
Christ the Power and the Wisdom of God
The Message about the Crucified Christ
God's Wisdom
Servants of God
Apostles of Christ
Immorality in the Church
Lawsuits against Fellow Christians
Use Your Bodies for God's Glory
Questions about Marriage
Live As God Called You
Questions about the Unmarried and the Widows
The Question about Food Offered to Idols
Rights and Duties of an Apostle
Warnings against Idols
Covering the Head in Worship
The Lord's Supper
Gifts from the Holy Spirit
One Body with Many Parts
Love
More about Gifts from the Spirit
Order in the Church
The Resurrection of Christ
Our Resurrection
The Resurrection Body
The Offering for Needy Believers
Paul's Plans
Final Words
2 Corinthians
Paul Gives Thanks to God
The Change in Paul's Plans
Forgiveness for the Offender
Paul's Anxiety in Troas
Victory through Christ
Servants of the New Covenant
Spiritual Treasure in Clay Pots
Living by Faith
Friendship with God through Christ
Warning against Pagan Influences
Paul's Joy
Christian Giving
Titus and His Companions
Help for Needy Believers
Paul Defends His Ministry
Paul and the False Apostles
Paul's Sufferings as an Apostle
Paul's Visions and Revelations
Paul's Concern for the Corinthians
Final Warnings and Greetings
Galatians
The One Gospel
How Paul Became an Apostle
Paul and the Other Apostles
Paul Rebukes Peter at Antioch
Jews and Gentiles Are Saved by Faith
Law or Faith
The Law and the Promise
The Purpose of the Law
Paul's Concern for the Galatians
The Example of Hagar and Sarah
Preserve Your Freedom
The Spirit and Human Nature
Bear One Another's Burdens
Final Warning and Greeting
Ephesians
Spiritual Blessings in Christ
Paul's Prayer
From Death to Life
One in Christ
Paul's Work for the Gentiles
The Love of Christ
The Unity of the Body
The New Life in Christ
Living in the Light
Wives and Husbands
Children and Parents
Slaves and Masters
The Whole Armor of God
Final Greetings
Philippians
Paul's Prayer for His Readers
To Live Is Christ
Christ's Humility and Greatness
Shining as Lights in the World
Timothy and Epaphroditus
The True Righteousness
Running toward the Goal
Instructions
Thanks for the Gift
Final Greetings
Colossians
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Person and Work of Christ
Paul's Work as a Servant of the Church
Fullness of Life in Christ
Dying and Living with Christ
The Old Life and the New
Personal Relations in the New Life
Instructions
Final Greetings
1 Thessalonians
The Life and Faith of the Thessalonians
Paul's Work in Thessalonica
Paul's Desire to Visit Them Again
A Life That Pleases God
The Lord's Coming
Be Ready for the Lord's Coming
Final Instructions and Greetings
2 Thessalonians
The Judgment at Christ's Coming
The Wicked One
You Are Chosen for Salvation
Pray for Us
The Obligation to Work
Final Words
1 Timothy
Warnings against False Teaching
Gratitude for God's Mercy
Church Worship
Leaders in the Church
Helpers in the Church
The Great Secret
False Teachers
A Good Servant of Christ Jesus
Responsibilities toward Believers
False Teaching and True Riches
Personal Instructions
2 Timothy
Thanksgiving and Encouragement
A Loyal Soldier of Christ Jesus
An Approved Worker
The Last Days
Last Instructions
Personal Words
Final Greetings
Titus
Titus' Work in Crete
Sound Doctrine
Christian Conduct
Final Instructions
Philemon
Philemon's Love and Faith
A Request for Onesimus
Final Greetings
Hebrews
God's Word through His Son
The Greatness of God's Son
The Great Salvation
The One Who Leads Us to Salvation
Jesus Is Greater than Moses
A Rest for God's People
Jesus the Great High Priest
Warning against Abandoning the Faith
God's Sure Promise
The Priest Melchizedek
Another Priest, like Melchizedek
Jesus Our High Priest
Earthly and Heavenly Worship
Christ's Sacrifice Takes Away Sins
Let Us Come Near to God
Faith
God Our Father
Instructions and Warnings
How to Please God
Closing Prayer
Final Words
James
Faith and Wisdom
Poverty and Riches
Testing and Tempting
Hearing and Doing
Warning against Prejudice
Faith and Actions
The Tongue
The Wisdom from Above
Friendship with the World
Warning against Judging One Another
Warning against Boasting
Warning to the Rich
Patience and Prayer
1 Peter
A Living Hope
A Call to Holy Living
The Living Stone and the Holy Nation
Slaves of God
The Example of Christ's Suffering
Wives and Husbands
Suffering for Doing Right
Changed Lives
Good Managers of God's Gifts
Suffering as a Christian
The Flock of God
Final Greetings
2 Peter
God's Call and Choice
Eyewitnesses of Christ's Glory
False Teachers
The Promise of the Lord's Coming
1 John
The Word of Life
God Is Light
Christ Our Helper
The New Command
The Enemy of Christ
Children of God
Love One Another
Courage before God
The True Spirit and the False Spirit
God Is Love
Our Victory over the World
The Witness about Jesus Christ
Eternal Life
2 John
Truth and Love
Final Words
3 John
Gaius Is Praised
Diotrephes and Demetrius
Final Greetings
Jude
False Teachers
Warnings and Instructions
Prayer of Praise
Revelation
Greetings to the Seven Churches
A Vision of Christ
The Message to Ephesus
The Message to Smyrna
The Message to Pergamum
The Message to Thyatira
The Message to Sardis
The Message to Philadelphia
The Message to Laodicea
Worship in Heaven
The Scroll and the Lamb
The Seals
The 144,000 People of Israel
The Enormous Crowd
The Seventh Seal
The Trumpets
The Angel and the Little Scroll
The Two Witnesses
The Seventh Trumpet
The Woman and the Dragon
The Two Beasts
The Lamb and His People
The Three Angels
The Harvest of the Earth
The Angels with the Last Plagues
The Bowls of God's Anger
The Famous Prostitute
The Fall of Babylon
The Wedding Feast of the Lamb
The Rider on the White Horse
The Thousand Years
The Defeat of Satan
The Final Judgment
The New Heaven and the New Earth
The New Jerusalem
The Coming of Jesus
Conclusion
