Jesus fulfilled the entire Old Testament by suffering, rising from the dead, and having forgiveness preached to all the nations.
The people could draw near to God only after the blood of the covenant was shed.
If genealogies are not the most engaging reading, why would Matthew begin his history of Jesus with one in Matthew 1:1-17? Actually, genealogies can...
In preparation for coming calamity, the prophet made plans to rejoice in the Lord.